Seán Madden
The
author and his Algebra 1 students explore the quadratic behavior behind the
parabolic shape of fountains at the local family splash park. In this hands-on
discovery project, students gathered data on and used graphing calculators to
analysis of the beautiful symmetry of these fountains. This experience served
as a capstone project for a unit on quadratic equations.
Annette Salsovic
A WebQuest
is an inquiry-based lesson plan that uses the Internet. The article explains
what a WebQuest is, shows how to create one, and provides an example.
Maurice Burke, Elizabeth Burroughs
Historically, the calculus has displaced many algebraic methods for solving classical problems. This article illustrates how classroom use of a Computer Algebra System can enable teachers to connect these historical methods to the precalculus curriculum.
Michael Dempsey
If
students are in an advanced mathematics class, then at some point they enjoyed
mathematics and looked forward to learning and practicing it. There is no
reason that this passion and enjoyment should ever be lost because the subject
becomes more difficult or rigorous.
Ayana Touval
Kinesthetic explorations of the radian in a classroom setting help students internalize the concept.
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