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…

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)

Provides a lesson plan designed to form three one-hour sessions with mixed ability groups of 11-12 year olds. The activity involves students estimating road distances by counting the number of map grid lines crossed in going from A to B. The activity is designed to introduce students to graphing calculators. Screenshots from the calculator are…

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)

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.…

Explores ways in which various technologies can be integrated to teach the transformation of graphs in an interactive and dynamic way. Discusses how the use of graphic calculators, a spreadsheet, graph plotter, presentation package, and an interactive whiteboard can be combined to give students the opportunity to investigate, understand, and have…