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Oldknow, Adrian – Micromath, 2003
Discusses simple tools for digitizing objects of interest from image files for treatment in other software such as graph plotters, data-handling software, or graphic calculators. Explores methods using MS Paint, Excel, DigitiseImage and TI Interactive (TII). (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary Education
Micromath, 2001
Provides a collection of calculator-based lessons developed by teachers for use in their daily mathematics lessons. Features whole class teacher-led activities, small group activities, and games. Provides teaching suggestions for the activities and general information about teaching with calculators. Includes a reference to a fuller online…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Graphing Calculators, Lesson Plans, Mathematics Activities
Child, Doug – Micromath, 2001
Describes the use of an application for TI-83 and TI-92 calculators called the Symbolic Math Guide (SMG) for teaching and learning the laws of exponents in algebra. Discusses ways in which the SMG can be used for teaching, review, and testing. (MM)
Descriptors: Algebra, Educational Technology, Graphing Calculators, Mathematics Activities
Hoyle, Don – Micromath, 2000
Outlines a geometry task that uses computers to transform some quadrilaterals into other quadrilaterals. (ASK)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Geometric Concepts, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Searl, John – Micromath, 2000
Presents six examples illustrating both the way in which the level of mathematical demand has been raised, and ways in which the response has sometimes been inadequate with the use of graphing calculator technology. (ASK)
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Graphing Calculators, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Li, Qing – Micromath, 2000
Presents an activity that uses the world wide web to teach mathematics. The activity integrates science, language skills, and mathematics with higher levels of problem solving. (ASK)
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Language, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Hyde, Ros – Micromath, 2001
Offers teaching suggestions for activities using the TI-73 graphing calculator in middle schools. Topics include the number line, data handling, and algebraic thinking. (MM)
Descriptors: Algebra, Educational Technology, Graphing Calculators, Mathematics Activities
Cox, Steve – Micromath, 2001
Describes the use of the TI-73 calculator to support and enhance the teaching of mathematics with 9-11 year old students. Topics include equivalent fractions, algebra, and data handling. (MM)
Descriptors: Algebra, Data, Educational Technology, Fractions
Pope, Sue – Micromath, 2003
Discusses drawing a Pythagoras diagram in the context of how computer software influences mathematical understanding. Requires different understandings of what the diagram involves in order to be successfully completed in different environments. Suggests that while LOGO is often expected to be easier, a graphic calculator can be less demanding.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Geometry, Graphing Calculators
Perks, Pat; Prestage, Stephanie – Micromath, 2002
Presents attributes of different types of software including Logo, geometric packages, graphical packages, and spreadsheets, each of which offers different opportunities for learning. Investigates the different ways in which the software allows for performing the given task so as to make the mathematics of the task explicit to users. (KHR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Geometry, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Activities
Harris, David – Micromath, 2000
Describes an experiment with two participants, one of which is familiar with the Geometer's Sketchpad but not with Cabri-Geometre and vice versa. Displays the work of both participants when they are given two geometry problems in secret and 20 minutes to work on each, the first with software that they are familiar with and the second using the…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Educational Technology, Geometry, Mathematics Activities
Butler, Douglas – Micromath, 2003
Presents activities for using the Internet to teach mathematics. Includes various web sites. (NB)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Internet, Mathematics Activities
Lawrence, Glynis – Micromath, 2001
Takes a theme from "IMPACT Maths" and works it into a spreadsheet activity to display data in bar charts, pie charts, and line graphs. (ASK)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Graphs
King, Wendy – Micromath, 2001
Shares experiences with using "The Wall", a number patterns spreadsheet idea developed by Dave Shiers, with children in a middle school. (ASK)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Activities
Bunker, Dan – Micromath, 2000
Introduces a course using mPowerNet to develop course material by using computers to teach numeracy. Presents the guiding principles of the course, mathematics material, course material, and course guidance. (ASK)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Course Descriptions, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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