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Resources | Graphic Calculators in the Classroom
Using Graphic Calculators in the Classroom
The following links will take you to bibliographic and summary information about a range of resources which include the use of graphic calculators in the Mathematics curriculum or tasks designed for graphic calculators. All information is current at the time of review.
* indicates a highly recommended resource.
These resources have been trialed and evaluated by a network of teachers working in WA Government schools, District Offices and Central Office.
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Advanced Algebra Through Data Exploration : A graphing Calculator Approach.
Essential Technology in Mathematics
* Exploring Calculus with a Graphing Calculator
* Graphic Algebra : Explorations with a Function Grapher
* Graphing Calculator Activities : Exploring Topics in Algebra I & II
* Instant Graphics Calculator Lessons (Calculus)
* Instant Graphics Calculator Lessons (Pre-Calculus)
Graphing Calculators in the Mathematics Classroom
* This is IT : Graphics Calculator Activities for Upper Secondary Students
Essential Technology in Mathematics
Rev. 3rd ed. Malvern, Vic : Coghill Publishing, 1997. 209p.
ISBN 1 86360 148 1
SCIS No: 901096
| Overarching Learning Outcomes: | Numeracy, Using Technology, Predicting Outcomes & Drawing Conclusions, Problem-solving |
| Mathematics Learning Area Outcomes: | Working Mathematically, Algebra, Chance & Data, Number |
| Related Topics: | Using technology, graphic calculators for Year 10 (Victoria), programming with TI-83 & TI-82, using Excel, Mathematica, Cabri Geometry |
| Focus Area/s: | Calculus, Applicable Mathematics, Discrete Mathematics, Foundations of Mathematics, Geometry & Trigonometry, Introductory Calculus, Maths in Practice, Modelling with Maths |
| Phase of Development: | Early - Late Adolescence |
| Reviewer: | Thelma Perso, Senior Curriculum Officer Mathematics |
| From: | Cambridge University Press PO Box 85 Oakleigh VIC 3166 Ph (03) 9568 0322, Fax (03) 9563 1517 (Marketing Office), Fax (03) 9569 9292 (Book Orders) Email: info@cup.edu.au  www.cup.edu.au/
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| Summary The intention of this title is to allow students to explore the technology on their own and then select the appropriate tool (technology) for the task. Clear graphics, easy-to-read text and screen dumps make this book user friendly and helps to achieve this aim. While only the Macintosh computer platform is considered, the ideas and activities are transferrable to Windows. | |
FORSTER, P., CADBY, A. and YOUNG G.
This is IT : Graphics Calculator Activities for Upper Secondary Students
Adelaide, SA : Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Inc., 1998. 177p.
ISBN 1 875900 30 6
SCIS No: 969911
| Overarching Learning Outcomes: | Numeracy, Using Technology, Predicting Outcomes & Drawing Conclusions, Problem-solving |
| Mathematics Learning Area Outcomes: | Working Mathematically, Algebra |
| Related Topics: | Using technology, rational functions, sequences, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, calculus, trigonometric functions, matrices, statistics, vectors |
| Focus Area/s: | Introductory Calculus, Applicable Mathematics, Discrete Mathematics, Foundations of Mathematics, Geometry & Trigonometry, Lower school |
| Phase of Development: | Early - Late Adolescence |
| Reviewer: | John Agostinelli, Churchlands SHS |
| From: | Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Inc. (AAMT) PO BOX 1729 ADELAIDE SA, 5001 Ph (08) 83630288, Fax (08) 83629288 Email: aamtinc@nexus.edu.au www.aamt.edu.au/
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| Summary Suitable for high ability students in Years 9 and 10 and upper secondary Mathematics students, this recent publication is extremely relevant to the Western Australian curriculum. Written by three Western Australian Mathematics educators, this title contains clear instructions to complete tasks and investigations with the aid of a graphics calculator. While specific instructions for the HP386 have been included, this text is generic and suitable for all calculator types. An excellent resource which may be used as an additional teacher reference, student workbook or as a supplementary text. Highly recommended | |
THOMSON, S. and FORSTER, I.
Instant Graphics Calculator Lessons (Calculus)
[Blackline Masters] Sth Melbourne, Vic : Addison-Wesley Longman, 1998. 76p.
ISBN 0 7339 0364 9
SCIS No: 944663
| Overarching Learning Outcomes: | Numeracy, Using Technology, Predicting Outcomes & Drawing Conclusions, Problem-solving |
| Mathematics Learning Area Outcomes: | Working Mathematically, Algebra |
| Related Topics: | Using technology |
| Focus Area/s: | Introductory Calculus, Geometry & Trigonometry, Year 10 |
| Phase of Development: | Late Adolescence, Year 10 |
| Reviewer: | John Agostinelli, Churchlands SHS |
| From: | Pearson Education Australia Unit 29, 3rd Floor 123B Colin Street West Perth WA 6005 Ph: (08) 9486 1008, Fax: (08) 9321 0054 Email: WA Rep Secondary Glenn Watson http://www.pearsoned.com.au/
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| Summary Suitable for Year 11 , these reproducible student lessons incorporate many aspects of the current Introductory Calculus course. Lessons are well set out and may be used with any graphics calculator, however, there are hints especially for the TI-83 and Casio cfx-9850G. Highly recommended | |
THOMSON, S. and FORSTER, I.
Instant Graphics Calculator Lessons (Pre-Calculus)
[Blackline Masters] Sth Melbourne, Vic : Addison-Wesley Longman, 1998. 76p.
ISBN 0 7339 0266 9
SCIS No:
| Overarching Learning Outcomes: | Numeracy, Using Technology, Predicting Outcomes & Drawing Conclusions, Problem-solving |
| Mathematics Learning Area Outcomes: | Working Mathematically, Algebra |
| Related Topics: | Using technology |
| Focus Area/s: | Introductory Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, Foundations of Mathematics, Geometry & Trigonometry, Year 10 |
| Phase of Development: | Late Adolescence, Year 10 |
| Reviewer: | John Agostinelli, Churchlands SHS |
| From: | Pearson Education Australia Unit 29, 3rd Floor 123B Colin Street West Perth WA 6005 Ph: (08) 9486 1008, Fax: (08) 9321 0054 Email: WA Rep Secondary Glenn Watson http://www.pearsoned.com.au/
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| Summary While these reproducible student worksheets introduce the graphics calculator with a specific focus on the TI-83 and Casio cfx-98506, they also contain many non-calculator specific tasks and can be used as generic activities. The worksheets are well written and easy to follow with clear instructions. Highly recommended | |
BECKMANN, Charlene E. and SUNDSTROM, Theodore A.
Exploring Calculus with a Graphing Calculator
Reading, Mass. : Addison-Wesley, 1992. 267p.
ISBN 0 201 55574 3
SCIS No: 903294
| Overarching Learning Outcomes: | Numeracy, Using Technology, Predicting Outcomes & Drawing Conclusions, Problem-solving |
| Mathematics Learning Area Outcomes: | Working Mathematically, Algebra |
| Related Topics: | Families of functions, differential & integral calculus, trigonometric functions, parametric functions, vectors in the plane, maxima & minima, rectilinear motion |
| Focus Area/s: | Introductory Calculus, Calculus |
| Phase of Development: | Late Adolescence |
| Reviewer: | Thelma Perso, Senior Curriculum Officer Mathematics |
| From: | Pearson Education Australia Unit 29, 3rd Floor 123B Colin Street West Perth WA 6005 Ph: (08) 9486 1008, Fax: (08) 9321 0054 Email: WA Rep Secondary Glenn Watson http://www.pearsoned.com.au/
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| Summary Although the appendix contains specific directions for Casio and TI-81 graphics calculators, this is a generic text for use with any calculator. Some topics (eg. conic sections) are beyond the current course, but the approach used is very good and concentrates on using the calculator to enhance the acquisition of conceptual understandings by students. Highly recommended | |
Graphing Calculators in the Mathematics Classroom
New York : Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 1994. 84p.
ISBN 0 02 824176 2
SCIS No: 903030
| Overarching Learning Outcomes: | Numeracy, Using Technology, Predicting Outcomes & Drawing Conclusions, Problem-solving |
| Mathematics Learning Area Outcomes: | Working Mathematically, Algebra, Chance & Data |
| Related Topics: | Using technology, applications, matrices, analytic geometry, statistics, probability |
| Focus Area/s: | Introductory Calculus, Applicable Mathematics, Discrete Mathematics, Foundations of Mathematics, Geometry & Trigonometry, Lower Secondary Mathematics |
| Phase of Development: | Early - Late Adolescence |
| Reviewer: | Bruce Seymour, Katanning SHS |
| From: | McGraw-Hill 4 Barcoo Street, Roseville NSW 2069 Ph (02) 9417 4288 (Customer Service), Fax (02) 9417 7003 Email: cservice@mcgraw-hill.com.au |
| Summary This is a useful booklet, well set out and with easy-to-read instructions which describe how to use the Casio fx-7000, Casio fx-7700, TI-81 and TI-82. The sequencing of keystrokes is especially well done and there are numerous comments throughout of things to be aware of when using graphics calculators. Since many schools will now be using more recent models of the 4 calculators covered in this title, this is more suitable as an extra reference for teachers. | |
LUND, Charles, ANDERSEN, Edwin
Graphing Calculator Activities : Exploring Topics in Algebra I & II
Menlo Park, Calif. : Addison-Wesley, 1992. 84p.
ISBN 1 86366 289 8
SCIS No: 707721
| Overarching Learning Outcomes: | Numeracy, Using Technology, Predicting Outcomes & Drawing Conclusions, Problem-solving |
| Mathematics Learning Area Outcomes: | Working Mathematically, Algebra |
| Related Topics: | Linear functions, quadratic functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, inequalities & linear systems, special functions |
| Focus Area/s: | Introductory Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, Foundations of Mathematics, Geometry & Trigonometry, Lower Secondary Mathematics |
| Phase of Development: | Early - Late Adolescence |
| Reviewer: | John Agostinelli, Churchlands SHS |
| From: | Pearson Education Australia Unit 29, 3rd Floor 123B Colin Street West Perth WA 6005 Ph: (08) 9486 1008, Fax: (08) 9321 0054 Email: WA Rep Secondary Glenn Watson http://www.pearsoned.com.au/
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| Summary This write-on text contains a range of activities which utilise any type of graphics calculator, with plenty of room for student answers. Activities range from drawing linear functions to trigonometric functions. Selected answers and an appendix containing hints for the TI-81, Casio fx-7000G and Casio fx-7700G graphics calculators are also included. Highly recommended | |
ASP, Gary, DOWSEY, John, STACEY, Kaye and TYNAN, David
Graphic Algebra : Explorations with a Function Grapher
Teacher Edition. Carlton, Vic : Curriculum Corporation, 1995. 160p.
ISBN 1 86366 289 8
SCIS No: 858073
Graphic Algebra : Explorations with a Function Grapher
Carlton, Vic : Curriculum Corporation, 1995. 90p.
ISBN 1 86366 288 X
SCIS No:
| Overarching Learning Outcomes: | Numeracy, Using Technology, Predicting Outcomes & Drawing Conclusions, Problem-solving |
| Mathematics Learning Area Outcomes: | Working Mathematically, Algebra |
| Related Topics: | Linear functions, quadratic functions, scale - polynomial functions, exponential functions, reciprocal functions |
| Focus Area/s: | Introductory Calculus, Calculus, Applicable Mathematics, Discrete Mathematics, Foundations of Mathematics, Geometry & Trigonometry, Lower Secondary Mathematics |
| Phase of Development: | Early - Late Adolescence |
| Reviewer: | Thelma Perso, Senior Curriculum Officer Mathematics |
| From: | Curriculum Corporation PO Box 177, Carlton South, VIC 3053 Ph (03) 9207 9600, Toll free 1 800 337 405 Fax (03) 9639 1616 Email: sales@curriculum.edu.au www.curriculum.edu.au/
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| Summary Large clear graphics and user friendly text make the teacher edition and the student text in this series extremely useful resources for the classroom. The main themes of secondary algebra are covered through exploration and the materials are designed to extend students' abilities to work mathematically. These titles also teach the use of graphics calculators in a relvant context very well. The units seek to develop through student exploration:
Highly recomended | |
MURDOCK, Jerald, KAMISCHKE, Eric and KAMISCHKE, Ellen
Advanced Algebra Through Data Exploration : A Graphing Calculator Approach
Teacher's Materials, Section Guides and Answers
Berkley, Calif. : Key Curriculum Press, 1996. 277 p.
ISBN 1 55953 159 2
SCIS No: 897934
| Overarching Learning Outcomes: | Numeracy, Using Technology, Predicting Outcomes & Drawing Conclusions, Problem-solving |
| Mathematics Learning Area Outcomes: | Working Mathematically, Algebra, Appreciating Mathematics |
| Related Topics: | Statistics, data analysis, functions, parametric equations & trigonometry, systems of equations, polynomials |
| Focus Area/s: | Applicable Mathematics, Discrete Mathematics, Foundations of Mathematics, Geometry & Trigonometry |
| Phase of Development: | Late Adolescence, Year 10 |
| Reviewer: | Graham McDonald, Wanneroo SHS |
| From: | Objective Learning Materials 41 Martin Place Glen Waverley VIC 3150 Ph (03) 9803 2822, Fax (03) 9887 9495 Email: contactus@lat-olm.com.au www.lat-olm.com.au
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| Summary A companion volume to the student text by the same name for teachers, this title contains tips on how to use the student text. Lessons are activity based, encourage cooperative learning and are designed so students can practise Mathematics in a real-world context. Contents include section guides and answers. Each section guide outlines materials required, notes, activities and problems, plus a suggested assignment. Useful as an additional teacher reference. | |
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