The Salem State Collaborative and Lynnfield High School
Co-Sponsoring
“Technology in Teaching Mathematics” Course
Description: How we approach the teaching of mathematics has changed drastically over the past few years. The technology available allows us to graphically or pictorially represent most concepts being presented to our students. This makes the understanding of many more math topics reachable to more of our students. This course is designed to introduce mathematics teachers to a wide variety of these new technology tools. These tools include the TI graphing calculator, scientific probes for calculators and PC’s, internet and calculator applications, and computer software packages for pre-algebra through calculus. Participants, who are taking this course for credit, are expected to design and present activities and explorations to their classes and share their results.
Target Audience: Grade 7 - 12 Mathematics Teachers or Special Education Teachers
Time: 3:15 – 5:15 PM
Location: Lynnfield High School, 275 Essex Street, Lynnfield, MA 01940
Week 1: TI Graphing Calculator December 6th
Focus: Using TI-Apps (Transformation, Inequality and Probability, etc.,) and TI SmartView to help students understand topics in algebra and statistics.
Week 2: SmartBoards and SmartNotebook December 13th
Focus: How can this technology enhance the mathematics classroom? Learn how to use SmartNotebook with links to the web and other technology resources.
Week 3: TI Graphing Calculator and Scientific Probes December 20th
Focus: Using the TI-Graphing Calculator and PC Computer with scientific probes (motion, temperature, light, etc.), collect and analyze real-life data.
Week 4: Autograph January 3rd
Focus: Using the power of Autograph, a graphing and statistical software program, to introduce topics in algebra 1, algebra 2, and statistics and in creating professional looking worksheets and assessments. Autograph is the number one selling mathematics program in Europe.
Week 5: Internet and Mathematics January 10th
Focus: Investigate a number of mathematics web-sites that can be used as student resources, lesson activities, or demonstrations.
Week 6: Compare Geometer’s Sketchpad and Cabri Dynamical Geometry Software January 17th
Focus: Cabri is a dynamical geometry package available on the TI Graphing Calculators, how does the PC version compare to the Geometer’s Sketchpad? Learn how to use both as you compare them.
Week 7: Using Technology to Teach the Curriculum Frameworks January 24th
Focus: There exist many patterns in the methods of solutions of MCAS problems. How can technology visually represent these patterns and solution methods?
Week 8: Cabri Jr. January 31st
Focus: Participants will work with Cabri Jr on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 graphing calculators.
Week 9 and 10: Bringing It All Together February 7 and 14th
Focus: Teachers will use this time to create activities and units of study to use with their classes. Time will be spent on techniques in creating professional looking worksheets and assessments. Participants will share these activities with the other participants.
Location: Lynnfield High School’s Mathematics Lab
PDP’s: 30 hours Optional Credits: 2 Non-Degree Graduate Credits ($200)
Fee: $50 for full program or $10 per session for Member Districts
$195 for full program or $25 per session for non-Member Districts
Please email the following information to Jim Kearns at registration@salemcollaborative.org, mail to Jim Kearns, 750 G Brookside Drive, Andover, MA 01810 or register at our website www.salemcollaborative.org. If you have registration questions, please call Jim at 781-771-4860.
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DEADLINE to sign up for the Technology In Mathematics Series by
November 27th