Enhancing the Teaching of Mathematics with TI-83 & TI-92 Graphing Calculators Institute
SMED R769
Credit: 3 graduate hours
Instructor: Dr. Stephen King
Location: USC Aiken
Times: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Dates: July 22-26, 1996
Course fee: $75
Deadline: June 15, 1996
Sponsored by: USC-Aiken Math Dept. & RPSEC
Description: The course features hands-on use of the TI-83 and TI-92 graphing calculators and Calculator Based Laboratory (CBL) units in teaching and learning mathematics. Teachers will be immersed in hands-on algebra, statistics, and interactive geometry using cooperative learning environments. Guided discovery activities and real world applications in algebra will be mathematical modeling tools. Discussions focusing on assessment, implementation and pedagogical issues will be incorporated throughout with special attention to NCTM Standards.