Simulations, Graphing, & Problem-solving

OVERVIEW

In this module, you will be learning about a variety of instructional technology tools and strategies that support of active problem-solving and mathematical discovery.

OBJECTIVES

transform a traditional lesson plan that incorporates authentic mathematical problem-solving through meaningful instructional technology tools and strategies

WONDER

Have you ever wondered how you can help students better understand math through discovery and dynamic problem-solving?

INVESTIGATE

Choose some tools/strategies from the list below that you'd like to investigate further.

LEARN

Visit the Resources page to view some video tutorials and read various support materials about your chosen tool/strategy to learn how to integrate technology into your lesson. Don't see what you'd like to learn? Please contact Rob Leo, Coordinator of Instructional Technology Training for support.

CREATE

Create a real-world example of whichever tool/strategy you have chosen, transform a lesson plan that integrates your selection, and deploy your lesson with your students.

Tools

Geogebra
Desmos
Equatio Chrome Extension
CodeCogs Website
WolframAlpha
MB-Ruler Chrome Extension
Graph.tk Website
RoboCompass Website
Mathalicious Website
Visnos Website
SketchUp for Schools

Strategies

Browse the Geogebra website to search from over one million free and interactive materials relevant to your subject area and assign to students. Alternatively, create your own Geogebra lesson and share it with the Geogebra community.
Task students with using the Geogebra Graphing Calculator, Geometry tools, or 3D Graphic Calculator to solve equations.
Task students with using Desmos to graph functions, plot data, evaluate equations, and explore transformations.
Browse the Desmos website to search for digital activities relevant to your subject area and assign to students. Alternatively, create your own Desmos lesson and share it with the Desmos community.
Use the Equation Chrome Extension to create mathematical equations, formulas, and quizzes to assign to your students.
Use the Code Cogs Website to create mathematical equations using a LaTex editor. Images of formulas can be copied and pasted into a Google Doc.
Use WolframAlpha to calculate answers to mathematical problems with step-by-step solutions.
Use the MB-Ruler Chrome Extension to measure distances and angels on websites.
Use the Graph.tk website to create and graph equations.
Use the RoboCompass website to teach geometry. It has paper, a straightedge, a compass, a protractor, a setsquare, and a pencil, all in 3D.
Use the Mathalicious website to browse for a limited number of free, real-world lessons that challenge students to think critically.
Browse the Visnos website for a variety of interactive math demonstrations.
Browse the Manifest website for a variety of math simulations, lessons, and puzzles to share with your students.
Task students with using mathematical thinking to design 3-D models using SketchUp for Schools.

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