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Mathematics from Still and Video Images.
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
Quad City: A Dynamic Geometry Task.
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
Simple Animated Spreadsheets.
Sharp, John – Micromath, 2003
Presents a graphing activity to show transverse and longitudinal waves using spreadsheets. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Graphs, Mathematical Concepts
Polygons with Primary Students.
Mackrell, Kate – Micromath, 2002
Presents some activities for elementary school mathematics classes using a Cabri computer program. (KHR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Geometry
Does the Software Change the Maths? Part 2.
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
What's Mathematics All About?
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
Data Handling.
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
Successful ICT Use in Secondary Mathematics--A Teacher Perspective.
Ruthven, Kenneth; Hennessy, Sara – Micromath, 2003
Overviews a model built to identify and organize successful use of information and communication technology (ICT) in secondary classrooms to support teaching and learning. Teachers found ICT most effective in facilitating routine components of classroom activity; increasing pupil productivity, confidence, and independence; supporting various…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Information Technology, Mathematics Instruction
The Wall.
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
Teaching and Learning Mathematics with an Interactive Whiteboard.
Ball, Barbara – Micromath, 2003
Presents findings from observations of two classrooms in which teachers used an interactive whiteboard and projector. Provides ways of using the interactive whiteboard in classroom activities. (KHR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials
Proof, Proof and More Proof.
Weeden, Marnie – Micromath, 2002
Explores ways in which Information Communication Technology (ICT) can be used within the classroom environment to enhance pupils' learning and understanding of mathematics. Describes how to incorporate ICT into lessons investigating mathematical proof. (KHR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Geometry
The mPowerNet Approach to NOF ICT Training in Primary Mathematics.
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
Online Strategy Games.
Dye, Bryan – Micromath, 2002
A strategy game is an online interactive game that requires thinking in order to be played at its best and whose winning strategy is not obvious. Provides information on strategy games that are written in Java or JavaScript and freely available on the web. (KHR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Games, Elementary Secondary Education, Internet
Interactive Whiteboards: Some Lessons from the Classroom.
Edwards, Julie-Ann; Hartnell, Mike; Martin, Rosalind – Micromath, 2002
Proposes some possible ways of using an interactive whiteboard as a means of stimulating pupils' thinking and active participation. (KHR)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Geometry
Histograms and Frequency Density.
Micromath, 2003
Introduces exercises on histograms and frequency density. Guides pupils to Discovering Important Statistical Concepts Using Spreadsheets (DISCUSS), created at the University of Coventry. Includes curriculum points, teaching tips, activities, and internet address (http://www.coventry.ac.uk/discuss/). (KHR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Internet