Monday, September 21, 2009

Technology & Mathematics

~Let us discuss first~

How is integrating technology into mathematics benefical?

Why is the use of technology essential and neccessary?

What are the advantages and the disadvantages of integrating technology into our everyday Mathematics class?


~Now, let us solve problems~

Solve for x: Manually

#1.) 6 - 3x = 21

#2.) x^2 = 4

#3.) x^2 - 4x + 4 = 0

Graph: Use a graphing calculator

#1.) y = x^2

#2.) y = (2-x)^2+4

#3.) y=44-x

Graph: Use Maple (computer graphing system)

#1.) x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = 1

#2.) x^2 + z^2 = 4

#3.) x^2 - y^2 - z^2 = 1

~Last but not least - let us have FUN with Mathematics~

http://funschool.kaboose.com/

http://www.mathplayground.com/games.html