Computers, Computers, Computers


Presentation at NCCTM Annual Conference
October 6, 2000, Greensboro, NC

Leah P. McCoy
Department of Education
Wake Forest University
mccoy@wfu.edu

http://www.wfu.edu/~mccoy/


 

Part I. WebQuests

·In a webquest, students utilize World Wide Web resources to obtain data that is then analyzed and used in various mathematical exercises, involving reasoning and critical thinking in a constructivist setting
http://www.wfu.edu/~mccoy/NCTM00/



Part II. Spreadsheets

·A spreadsheet is a mathematical application that is often overlooked as a teaching tool.Excel can be used for various topics involving formulas and graphs, including regression and curve fitting.
http://www.wfu.edu/~mccoy/ssdemo.htm



Part III. Multimedia

·Various multimedia tools can be useful in creation and presentation of student mathematics projects.This example illustrates a "History of Mathematics" project which emphasized the contributions of minority mathematicians and scientists.
http://www.wfu.edu/~mccoy/phs/



Part IV. Web Resources for Math Teachers

·Many and varied resources are available online for mathematics teachers.These sites list a few of my favorites, for mathematics and for diversity.
http://www.wfu.edu/~mccoy/mathstuff.htm
    http://www.wfu.edu/~mccoy/diver/diversity.html



Part V. The Cognitive Tutor

·This is a comprehensive program that includes a software package and classroom activities for Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II.The United States Department of Education designated the Cognitive Tutor Algebra I program as one of five “exemplary” curricula for K–12 mathematics.
http://www.carnegielearning.com



Part VI. NCTM Standards online

·http://www.standards.nctm.org/