• School Mathematics
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.525-542
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• 2011

As teachers need to understand how to select and use technology in mathematics education, analysis on history, characteristics, and effects of various technology used in school mathematics will facilitate effective use of technology. This thesis aims to analyze through literary studies the history, characteristics, and effects of using spreadsheets Excel, dynamic geometry softwares GSP, Cabri and CAS, the most commonly used technology in teaching and learning mathematics in Korea. And we also study the current trends on using technology in mathematics education in Korea by investigating research trend, secondary mathematics curriculums past and present in Korea, mathematics textbooks, and classroom environments.