Four Committees ~ Final Exam - In-class Portion

Math 303

The who, what, where, when, why, and how of using technology in the mathematics classroom to help students understand mathematics.

Below are 4 tasks to be carried out by the 4 committees (2 people each) in our class to compile a summary of the information class members have contributed. Prepare a Word document or web page and e-mail to Dr. Olsen. Link to the Math 303 page.

Tasks/Questions

1. Task #1: What web sites are useful for helping students learn
   • algebra and functions
   • geometry
   • statistics

[Organize by the three subject areas. When possible put the name of the web site and the URL to the specific page (not just the URL to the front/main page).]

2. Task #2: What computer programs are useful for helping students learn
   • algebra and functions
   • geometry
   • statistics

[Organize by the three subject areas. Provide brief and helpful information about the software (e.g., is it free?). Include the name of the web site where it can be downloaded or purchased.]

3. Task #3: Make a list of mathematical ideas or concepts which can be illuminated (made clearer) by the use of these programs, calculators, and web sites?
   • Algebra (Example: "Solving equations.")
   • Functions. (Example: "The concept of the range of a function can be taught using the TRACE feature on the graphics calculator.")

[Organize by the two subject areas. Minimally include the mathematical ideas. If possible, include other helpful information as in the examples.]

3. Task #4: Make a list of mathematical ideas or concepts which can be illuminated (made clearer) by the use of these programs, calculators, and web sites?
   • Geometry. (Example: "Rotation")
   • Statistics. (Example: "The concept of mean and median of a data set can be taught using the applet on the NCTM Illuminations web site http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=160)

[Organize by the two subject areas. Minimally include the mathematical ideas. If possible, include other helpful information as in the examples.]