Advanced Explorations with Technology in Mathematics Instruction
EMAT 4700/6700
3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Advanced Explorations with Technology in Mathematics Instruction
Course Description
Use of technology in mathematics instruction, with an emphasis on the organization of materials for secondary mathematics courses.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students: Graduate students will read three articles related to course content and will write a summary/critique/reflection on each one.
Athena Title
Adv Tech in Math Instruct
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in EMAT 4700E or EMAT 6700E
Prerequisite
MATH 2260 or MATH 2260E or MATH 2260H
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
To become familiar with and operational on MacIntosh computer systems
To use application software to solve mathematics problems
To use application software to create mathematics demonstrations
To use application software to construct new ideas of mathematics for yourself
To engage in mathematical investigations using software applications
To engage in some independent investigations of mathematics topics from the secondary school curriculum or appropriate for that level
To communicate mathematics ideas that arise from mathematics applications on the MacIntosh
To communicate mathematics ideas via the MacIntosh applications
To use general tools such as word processing, paint programs, and spreadsheets on the MacIntosh to facilitate mathematics investigations and communication about mathematics investigations
Topical Outline
This course is an extension of Technology and Secondary School Mathematics and Technology Enhanced Instruction in Secondary School Mathematics. We will continue the course aims of Technology Enhanced Instruction in Secondary School Mathematics to go more depth with the use of various software applications to engage in mathematics investigations, to organize pedagogical demonstrations, and to set up problem explorations, and we will continue to emphasize the development of material that might be used with secondary school students.
The change from Technology and Secondary School Mathematics and Technology Enhanced Instruction in Secondary School Mathematics is that each student, or possibly teams of students, in the course will select, develop, and carry out a major project.
The students will use application software owned by the Department of Mathematics Education and will carry out the course using primarily MacIntosh computers. The emphasis is on exploration of various mathematics contexts to learn mathematics, to pose problems and problem extensions, to solve problems, and to communicate mathematical demonstrations.
The following software will be used:
1. Graphing Calculator 2.3
2. Geometer's Sketchpad
3. Excel
4. xFn
5. Microsoft Word
6. Other software as needed
7. Hand-held devices
Communication will be facilitated via e-mail and the course homepage, and each student should have an e-mail account.
Projects/Course Requirements: Develop and carry out one major project. This must be carefully planned and approved by the instructor.
