Course Math 5144: Using the TI-83+/84+ Graphing Calculator to Teach Algebra I
Quarter Graduate Credits: 3
Dates: To be arranged with instructor.
Location: Distance Learning Course
Fees: $395 Tuition ($410 starting Fall 2011)
Graduate Credit Fee (optional): $165
Special Fee: $40 (includes TI-83/84 textbook, USPS priority mailing, handling, and free Online Course Workbook
Registration: Register anytime and take up to 3 months to complete the course from time of registration.
Click on the following link Registration
Questions: Send email to eknowlton@adventures-in-education.com or call 630-377-5035
Description: Learn how the TI-83+/TI-84+ calculator can be used for instructional purposes to help teach important mathematical concepts in the Basic Algebra, Intermediate Algebra and Algebra I curriculum. Investigate the connection between Multiple Intelligences and technology. Engage in real-world activities that can immediately be used in the classroom. Topics included are scientific notation; functions and graphs; recursion; linear, quadratic and exponential growth; basic trigonometry; one-variable statistics and data plots; central tendency; probability; data collection activities; and matrices for solving systems of linear equations.
Offered cooperatively by Portland State University and Adventures In Education, Inc.
Materials Needed:
1. Text: TI-83+,TI-84+ and TI-83+ Silver Graphing Calculator: How To Best Use It
2. Course Workbook
3. TI-83+, TI-84+ or TI-83+ Silver Graphing Calculator (not included in materials)
Instructor: Elisabeth Knowlton, PhD
Contact Instructor: eknowlton@adventures-in-education.com
or call 630-377-5035