Mathematics teachers can use a broad range of technologies--calculators, computers, display systems, and others--as teaching and learning tools. Simply using technology is not enough; well-intentioned activities can fall flat or pose roadblocks to student understanding, and practical issues can interfere with student success and lasting concept…

Students are more likely to develop a deep conceptual understanding of mathematics when they interact with and discuss their thoughts with others. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) (1989, 2000) has recommended that students be active learners--communicating with one another, conjecturing, exploring, and justifying claims by…

This article allows students to apply their knowledge and experience of area and volume to find the volume of Norris Lake, a large reservoir lake in Tennessee. Students have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in using maps and scales as well as to incorporate the use of technology in developing the solution. This project satisfied the…