Math for Elementary Teachers Research Paper. Fall 2009
Electronic copy of this assignment is online at http://www3.sc.maricopa.edu/meacham/
Part I - Research
Read the following Articles.
http://standards.nctm.org/document/chapter1/index.htm
http://standards.nctm.org/document/chapter2/index.htm
http://standards.nctm.org/document/chapter2/techn.htm
http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForTeachers/2008Standards/NETS_for_Teachers_2008.htm
NETS for Teachers 2008 Standards
Part II - Technology
Graphing Calculator - Since I'm limited to the TI-82, here's a simple and fun activity - Fun Activity This is the only one you have to do. Actually, you don't even have to do it. Just read through it. Also read through a second one at the following site.
http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/nonProductSingle/mte_activities.html
Then look at this site and browse for a while. If you have a TI calculator that matches, give some a try.
http://education.ti.com/educationportal/activityexchange/activity_list.do?cid=us
Virtual Manipulatives
Read the following article on Virtual Manipulatives
http://otec.uoregon.edu/virtual_manipulatives.htm
Explore the Virtual Manipulatives found at the next site. Make notes on the ones you liked. What makes them good. What are the drawbacks.
Part II - Reflection
Write a 4-5 page paper detailing your findings (Double spaced, 12 point font, New Times Roman). What are your opinions on the use of technology in the classroom in regards to teaching Math. Especially at the level you are interested in teaching. What are the advantages and disadvantages. What are some other technologies that may be useful.
Paper Outline
Title Page – Nice and Formal
Introduction – Purpose of the Paper
Research – A few paragraphs summarizing your reading
Technology – A few paragraphs summarizing your readings
Summary – Your personal opinion on the use of technology in the classroom.