* * Content: 1. Numbers and operations 2. Algerbra and geometry 3. Measurement 4. Data analysis 5. Probability Process:
1. Problem solving 2. Reasoning and proof 3. Comunication 4. Connections 5. Representations * 1. Teachers should consider an appropriate combination of off- and- on computer activities 2. They should consider technology as a mathematical tool rather than as a pedagogical tool 3. They should view technology as a tool for developing student thinking
* *Helps make abstract concepts more concrete. *Allows students to explore complex concepts. *Offers flexible enviroments that allow students to explore complex concepts *Provides concrete representations of abstract concepts
* *Allows a visual depiction of abstract math concepts *Gives students environments to explore conjectures and make discoveries about geometry concepts * *Helps students gather data to use in problem solving *Provides rich, motivating problem solving environments *Gives students opportunities to apply mathematical knowledge and skills in the authentic contexts * *Provides easy access to many data sets *Provides real data and statistics to support investigations *Helps students develop skills in data analysis *Allows students to explore and present data in graphical form * *Allows easy contact with math experts for help. *Promotes social interaction and discussion *Allows teachers to connect with eachother and exchange ideas *Ex. * Ask Dr. Math * http://mathforum.org/dr/math
* *Provides motivating practice in foundation skills required for higher level learning. *Provides guided instruction in a structured learning environment. *Ex. * Leap Frog * Mathisfun.com * *Many of todays mathematicians cannot do their jobs without technology tools *For example a math teacher shows students how to graph and make intersects based on the graphing calculator * computer algebra systems support higher level math learning *Spreadsheets help students carry out problem solving and data driven methods