Mathematics+Technology+Integration

Internet Integration

 * Problem:** Students are having a hard time grasping the concept of probability in a presentation on statistics.


 * Integration Strategy:** An interactive mathematics focused website that will allow students to further explore the concept of probability using several different examples like a coin tossing and other problem-solving opportunities that allow them to figure the outcome of a probability drill.


 * Relative Advantage:** Allows students motivating practice in foundational statistics skills that are necessary for advanced learning. The additional resources allow students to find an example online that matches their learning style and apply actual life events that they have encountered. Additional online resources provide guided instruction in a structured lesson format.


 * Expected Outcome:** Students will have a better grasp of the concept of probability and be able to apply what they learned to skill drills and to more advanced statistics problems in the future.


 * Resources:**
 * Coin Tossing Lesson from Math World Lesson plan on probability that uses coin flips as a way of relating concept to students.
 * Probability Lesson PBS Mathline Probability lesson from PBS Mathline.
 * [|Probability Lesson from Math Is Fun] Probability lesson from Math Is Fun website.
 * [|Math Goodies] Introductory lesson discussing the concepts of probability.
 * Johnnie's Math Page Compilation page of a variety of online resources related to the concept of probability.

Tool Based Software

 * Problem:** Students have a difficulty grasping a real world connection to the mathematical concepts being taught in class.

Students will be able to use a tool such as Microsoft Excel to organize sets of data and use the formulas to calculate and graph concepts like mean, average, and distribution
 * Integration Strategy:**


 * Relative Advantage:** Students develop useful skills in data analysis. Students can also explore and present data in a graphical format. Provides a variety of rich, real world scenarios to use in problem solving.


 * Expected Outcome:** Students will gain useful skills in data gathering and presenting their results in graphical format. They will also see firsthand how spreadsheet software can be used to solve real world problems.


 * Resources:**
 * [|M&M Lesson] Spreadsheet lesson that teaches the concept of probability using M&M snack candy.
 * [|Fast Food Lesson] Spreadsheet lesson that allows students to calculate the grams of fat and calories in a typical fast food meal.
 * [|Graphing Our Throw Away Materials] Spreadsheet lesson that uses Microsoft Excel to graphically express the effects of recycling.
 * [|Spreadsheet - A Variety of Activities] Compilation website that highlights a variety of mathematical activities using excel and other data graphing software.
 * [|Microsoft Lesson Plans for Teachers] Compilation of detailed lesson plans in mathematics that use Microsoft Excel as a main resource.

Instructional Software

 * Problem:** Focusing on solving problems straight out of the mathematics textbook or workbook can become boring to students and repetitive.


 * Integration Strategy:** The use of video game software will encourage students to practice math skills outside of class. Students will reinforce skills they have already learned about in the classroom and gain a greater understanding of these concepts through the additional practice.


 * Relative Advantage:** The use of the video game software will serve to motivate students and allow learning in a more competitive environment. Offers students a fun-filled more relaxed environment to reinforce key concepts learned in the classroom.


 * Expected Outcome:** Students will gain a better understanding of previously addressed concepts through repetition in a more fun and relaxed learning environment. They will be more prepared when the instructor begins to address advanced ideas based on the rudimentary skills they have already mastered.


 * Resources:**
 * [|Arcademic Skill Builder] Fun and free online multi-player educational math games and language arts games for students and teachers.
 * Master Guru //Master Guru// is a fun children's educational software game that teaches Math, Science, English and Social Studies to over 100,000 students.
 * Fun Brain //FunBrain// is the #1 site for online educational games for kids of all ages. (math, grammar, science, spelling, history)
 * [|Bagatrix] Software for basic math, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trig, pre-calculus, and calculus. Solves problems with step-by-step explanations. Features graphing capabilities.
 * [|Crocodile Clips] Software for easily creating mathematical models for geometry and numeracy, and an interactive mathematics course for GCSE.

Productivity Software

 * Problem:** Students need to be able to produce graphs and charts that support their data in a logical and accurate way.


 * Integration Strategy:** Students will use their analysis of collected data to create a graph. Students may use the graphing tools available in Excel or online.


 * Relative Advantage:** The graphing software offers a quick and accurate way to chart data for interpretation and presentation. Students will also have additional time for questions and collaborative discussion about their data outcomes that they may not have had if they had to hand draw a graph or chart.


 * Expected Outcome:** Students will learn how to analyze and present data using graphing software. They will also gain additional time for further discussion of the their data outcomes and the key skills being taught.


 * Resources:**
 * [|Create A Graph] Explains and illustrates the different types, and provides a step-by-step guide to //creating// examples for downloading and printing.
 * [|Grapher] //Grapher// is an easy to use tool to plot the graph of any equation- for work, research, and at home.
 * [|Webgraphing.com] Online graphing and solving calculators for functions, equations, and inequalities
 * [|Labwrite Resources: Graphing with Excel] A step-by-step tutorial on how to use Excel. It covers both basic techniques (entering raw data, formula entry, cell displays, basic graphing) and advanced techniques (such as importing raw data, creating various kinds of graphs, culling data, formatting graphs, and using descriptive statistics in graphs--error bars).