Mathematics at TCD

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Mathematics at TCD

• Increase opportunities for students to gain
  skills in mathematics using technology.
• Introduce technological tools to instructors and
  students to help incorporate mathematics within
  program areas.

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Examples

• Interactive mathematics activities and tutorials.
• Instructor development of activities with focus
  in mathematics.
• Student creation of resources and materials to
  enhance their learning and learning within
  program area.

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Interactive Mathematics Activities

• Instructors identify students encountering
  difficulty with a math concept in a program area
  and direct students to a web-site tutorial.
• Students can work autonomously on interactive
  tutorials and activities.
• Math activities are relevant to TCD program areas
  and other math classes.

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Interactive Math Examples

• Binary Numbers Tutorial - Used with Electronics
  Computers and encountered in Algebra and Computer
  Science Courses.
• Length and Measurement Conversion on the Web and
  With MS Excel - Used in CAD Health Occupations
  and encountered in Geometry, Algebra,
  Measurement.
• Percents Tutorial Encountered in many TCD Areas
  and Algebra classes.

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TCD Students

• Instructors notice students who are weaker in
  skills like measurement, fractions, and algebra.
• Not only at TCD - I had to teach fraction
  addition to my juniors today - Comprehensive
  HS Teacher.
• TIMSS Results suggest this is commonplace in
  Middle School and beyond.

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TIMSS Content Areas

• Use technology to increase the opportunities for
  students to gain skills in mathematics.
• Introduce technological tools to teachers to help
  incorporate mathematics within program areas.

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Instructor Development

• Jim Krudl Dominic Pacenti enrolled in
  Curriculum and Instruction 300 from the U of I -
  Creating a Project
• Project Goal To create an identification and
  measurement system for automotive-technology
  (e.g. Car Engine Classification.)
• Students answer What is it? Why are we doing
  this? What is the best instrument to measure it?

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Student Creation of Resources

• Students use technology (digital cameras, Web
  design uploading, AutoCAD) to showcase their
  work.
• Students gain ownership of material and develop
  organization strategies.
• Engage in problem solving experiences,
  investigations, and decision making situations.

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Future

• Instructors currently involved in creating
  technology intensive modules incorporating
  mathematics.
• Continue developing interactive tutorials and
  activities for students to perform.
• Involve more students in creating projects and
  developing ideas for topics.
• Reach more program areas with additional
  activities.

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