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)

Helping children become mathematicians is a valuable way to engage them with the power of mathematics. Describes an example with primary children and distance education. (ASK)

Showcases applications of mathematics designed to demonstrate to students how the topics under study are used in the real world or to solve problems. Presents an activity on thermal systems using spreadsheets or graphing calculators. (ASK)

Focuses mainly on a common example in technology-rich mathematics curricula, namely the line of best fit, followed by a discussion of two additional examples, interpolating polynomials and complete graphs. (ASK)

Presents a way to examine in depth the polynomial approximation of a transcendental function by using graphing calculators. (ASK)

Technology offers the opportunity to study larger, more difficult group structures and perform tedious computations quickly while maintaining the focus on concepts over calculations. Explores several technology options available to the instructor as well as sample assignments and class explorations that effectively integrate technology within the…

This paper presents two mathematics activities that model functions studied using the Calculator Based Ranger (CBR) software for TI-82 and TI-83 graphing calculators. The activities concern a bouncing ball experiment and modeling a decaying exponential function. (ASK)

This paper discusses uses of TI-73 graphing calculators for middle school mathematics students. It indicates that with the appropriate use of the TI-73, students can develop understanding about variables and basic concepts of algebra, and explore mathematical topics. Background on middle school students' difficulties with those subjects is…

Hand-held data collection technology allows for access to real-world data collection--at any other time and almost any place. Is the use of data and its collection desirable to the mathematical learning process? The answer is a resounding yes! Not only can significant mathematical ideas be taught in the process; colleagues are also helped in the…

Presents an activity for determining the volume of a solid revolved around an horizontal axis using graphing calculators and computers. (ASK)

Presents historical mathematics to students. Suggests allowing students to have two methods of problem solving with a graphing calculator to allow for a visual result. Indicates that students should have more than one opportunity to experience a solution to a problem, a variety of contexts for the problem, and an opportunity to communicate. (ASK)

Describes a unit of study focusing on tessellations to show students another view of mathematics. (Author)

Provides an historical look at probability games of chance and some of the mathematicians involved in the development of basic concepts. Includes exploratory activities for students. (YDS)

Presents an activity using dynamic-geometry system software to create an environment in which all students can explore and extend the locus definition of conics. (ASK)

Presents a game to capture student interest in probability by giving them an opportunity to explore the idea of various outcomes and the likelihood of the occurrence of one of those outcomes to explain the benefits of using a large sample rather than a small one. (ASK)