Ch Math Index

Topic: Math, thinking and spreadsheets

The Steps

Look: Concepts

Read: Chapter Overview - Mathematics, Spreadsheets, Thinking & Graphing.

Read: 6 NCTM Principles The technology principle is part of a set of six principles that undergird the practice of teaching mathematics.

Read: The Technology Principle of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is simple. Use technology.

TPACK (Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators)

Read: Math and the LEAP Problem Processing Model The language of mathematical problem solving fits well with the LEAP model. Note the way that the math language complements and extends the language used in other content areas such as science.

What is the best question to ask in a given situation so that problem solving can succeed? To pause and think, to correctly frame the problem, whether from an ethical, a critical or a creative perspective is essential to an effective solution. Compare different models of higher order thinking skills (HOTS) and memorize a question format for each level of the Revised 2000 version.

Look: Technical

Skim these teacher technology competencies: Spreadsheets & Graphing Do you have these basic skills?

Optional

GIS explanation and free software to download and explore.

ESRI's GIS systems

Relevant Math journal articles with annotation

Web site that helps teach the math in many math textbooks

DataSpaceWeb

Lab for Advanced Computing

GapMinder

Motion Chart (Google bought the product that GapMinder's team created and renamed it, making it freely available)
Trend Compass (a program similar to Motion Chart)
United Nations statistics data (massive datasets used by GapMinder and available for free to all)

SmartBoard Training

Online survey in Interactive WhiteBoards (IWBs)
Setting up the board: Win/Mac
2 minute tutorial-introduction
SmartBoard accessibility

Evoke

All read and complete spreadsheet study:

Primary Grades - Introductory spreadsheet creation

Teaming: Create a lesson plan that teaches about spreadsheets with a class team which divides up responsibilities for integrating all media taught to date in the course.

* eCROP site (link in Blackboard): contribute at least 1 question related to this chapter on audio and 1 contribution to someone else's question related to this chapter. They do not have to be in your own section.

Assess

WebCat Login (Asynchronous)

Publish

Overview of Assignments Due for Next Session

Finish chapter readings and assigned hands-on activities.

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