2. Learning with Technology
in the Mathematics Classroom
Many wonderful websites to use in
your classroom
....which your students can also use at
home
3. Learning with Technology
in the Mathematics Classroom
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hyperlinks to further information.
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44. Draw a quick graph
Suppose you want a graph of y = 3x+2
Simply go to Desmos and type in your
function
That’s it – one graph!
Learning to use Desmos y = 3x+2
45. Learn about sliders
Now suppose you want to explore
straight line graphs.
Simply go to Desmos and type in your
function but this time use variables:
You will be offered the chance to add
sliders – select all
46. Learn about sliders
y = mx+c
Now you have sliders
Try changing them and
watch that graph!
47. Learn about sliders
If you want a slider to have integer
values only, select one of the end points:
then you could make the step size 1 for
integer values and also change the lowest
and highest values if you want
y = mx+c try changing the sliders
48. Learn about sliders
If you want a slider to have integer
values only, select one of the end points:
then you could make the step size 1 for
integer values and also change the lowest
and highest values if you want
y=mx+c, m and c integers
52. Tables
y = 1/x with table
Now try changing the table:
Change the first value of x
Delete the other rows
Enter a second value of x
....then keep pressing enter
54. Settings
Try changing the x and y axes
Uncheck Equalize Axis Scales
for more control over the axis
settings
Experiment with the three
show settings to see what
happens
Try changing the axes for the
quadratic function in the link
below
Quadratic - try changing axes
75. This year I will ....
Use a greater variety of homework
activities.
Homework Ideas
76. Is it helpful to have the details of any
current homework online?
77. Is it helpful to have the details of any
current homework online?
â–ˇ Yes!
â–ˇ Very helpful
â–ˇ Yes, very
â–ˇ Definitely
â–ˇ Yes, very helpful, especially if you are off
â–ˇ Yes, very good for disorganised people (ie me)
who always forget to write it down!
Homework Ideas
78. Homework Ideas
• Set some questions with solutions and mark
schemes
• Prepare ahead
• Revise and Recall
• Rich Tasks
• Use Online Resources
• Vocabulary
• Reflective Writing
• Collaborate online
• Do two!
Homework Ideas
79. This year I will ....
Give my students clear and frequent
feedback.
Feedback Progression
80. The most powerful single modification
that enhances achievement is feedback.
The simplest prescription for improving
education must be “dollops of feedback”.
Hattie, J.A. (1992). Measuring the
effects of schooling. Australian Journal
of Education (see page 9).
Feedback Progression
83. This year I will ....
Read more.
“It is what you read when you don't have to
that determines what you will be when you
can't help it.” ― Oscar Wilde
“Classic' - a book which people praise and
don't read.” ― Mark Twain
Reading
84. Writing Things Down
â–ˇ Gives you a permanent record
â–ˇ Helps your memory
â–ˇ Shows you are serious
â–ˇ Makes you more accountable
â–ˇ Helps you work things out
â–ˇ Improves your writing!
Sacha Chua - How to brain-dump what you know
85. Writing Things Down
â–ˇ Writing became such a process of
discovery that I couldn't wait to get
to work in the morning: I wanted to
know what I was going to say.
Sharon O'Brien
â–ˇ Writing is thinking on paper.
William Zinsser
Sacha Chua - How to brain-dump what you know
86. This year I will ....
Organise all my ideas and
resources so I can find them again!
Searching for things ...