Technology in Mathematics Instruction

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Opening minds with a new set of keys
Opening minds with a new set of keys
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Opening minds with a new set of keys
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Technology inMathematics Instruction

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• Freed-Hardeman University
• Annette S. Cornelius
• EDU 506

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Why is Mathematics Instruction Important?

• Mathematics is at the forefront of knowledge
  age.
• Everyone will need more proficiency in
  mathematics.
• Education is the key for preparing students for
  tomorrow.
• Technology provides new tools in mathematics
  education.

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Issues in Mathematics Controversies and Trends

• Background
• NCTM Standards for School Mathematics
• call for major revisions in the way that schools
  teach mathematics
• strive to ensure that all students have
  opportunity to become mathematically literate
• NCTM Goals of Standards for School Mathematics
• to value mathematics
• to reason mathematically
• to communicate mathematically
• to solve problems
• to develop confidence

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Issues in Mathematics Controversies and Trends
(contd)

• Is technology necessary to meet NCTM Standards?
• When should technology be introduced into
  curriculum?
• What type of technology should be used?

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Issues in Mathematics Controversies and Trends
(contd)

• Quality of software
• Technology as a mathematics tool
• The issues in summary

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Resources for Mathematics Instruction

• Calculators
• Video
• Directed instruction
• Real life applications
• Computer software
• Interactive instruction
• Visual/spatial tasks
• Integrated software packages

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Resources for Mathematics Instructions (contd)

• Internet resources
• Information stock market
• Problem-solving activities MathMagic
• Answers to math questions mail
  dr.math_at_forum.swarthmore.edu
• Math related websites Geometry

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Resources for Mathematics Instructions (contd)

• Additional resources for directed instruction
• Electronic chalkboards
• Skill based software programs
• Additional resources for constructivist teaching
• Integrated software
• CD-ROM technology

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Example Activities for Math

• Developing a Persuasive Presentation
• Health-care Education Project
• Designing Your Classroom

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Additional Ideas for Mathematics Activities

• Stock Market Simulations
• Project Whats in Litter?
• Script for a Mathematics Lesson
• Project AIMS
• Survey Project What Kind of Driver Are You?

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Mathematics and Technology-Its a Whole New World

• Opening minds with a whole new set of keys.
• The end