On Mar 16, 2006, at 10:42 AM, Jonathan D. Proulx wrote:
Software: For middle grades math (ages 10 and up) the spreadsheet can be very valuable for making the transition from arithmetic to algebra. (This isn't very well known, but I'm working on it.) And a dynamic geometry program: I think that GeoGebra does the best job of any software, even commercial ones, for connecting geometry and algebra. Apparently java needs to be installed separately (from what I have heard from this list.) The drawing programs are also good for various things in math. But, again, it's hard to say without knowing the people. Do they have lots of paper and pencil? Slates and chalk? Pocket calculators? I notice that 95% of the adult population is literate (according to the CIA website.) Susan Addington [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Math Department, California State University, San Bernardino |
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