Course Math 5145: Teaching Algebra II Using the

TI-83+/84+ Graphing Calculator

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 new and innovative ways to effectively teach algebra using the TI-83+/TI-84+ graphing calculator. Engage in real-life activities that can immediately be used in the Algebra I and Algebra II classroom and align with the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (NCTM 2000). Review the research of instructional implications for the use of technology in the classroom. The content will explore topics in the secondary mathematics curriculum including functions and relations, transformations of linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, logarithmic and exponential functions, factoring polynomials, min/max problems, data analysis, regression and correlation, stat plots, curve fitting and residual plots, matrices and systems of equations, trigonometry, finance, polar graphs, fractals and simple programming.  

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