Exciting ICT in Maths
Alison Clark-Jeavons(Author)
Mary Pardoe(Editor)
Network Educational Press Ltd
Published on 1. January 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-85539-191-8 (ISBN)
Description
As with all tools for learning, it is the way you use ICT resources that gives them their power. In Exciting ICT in Maths, Alison Clark-Jeavons masterfully contrasts ways of working, showing how to turn routine activities into real learning experiences. She also explains how some ICT material can enhance teaching in ways that are hard to contrive without it. This book is packed with ideas to take into the classroom. It is about the way we think and what we say, do, imagine and recall when we truly engage in mathematics; it addresses the way pupils learn. Clearly explained research findings support case studies, leaving no doubt as to why one approach is more effective than another. The accompanying CD-ROM enables the reader to engage with the featured software and overcome any fear that it will be hard to use. The seven chapters are all richly illustrated with examples. The book starts by considering criteria for evaluating software, followed by an explanation of how formative assessment can aid learning, including valuable guidance on effective questioning.
It then goes on to address aspects of practical mathematics, including visualizing and kinesthetic experience, ranging from simple activities in which students use themselves in mathematical structures, through o the use of ICT tools such as data-loggers and interactive whiteboards. Making connections in mathematics and mathematical exploration are the focus of the later chapters. Pupils deserve to experience at least some of the exciting software and tools described in this publication. They deserve to experience the teaching approaches all the time.
It then goes on to address aspects of practical mathematics, including visualizing and kinesthetic experience, ranging from simple activities in which students use themselves in mathematical structures, through o the use of ICT tools such as data-loggers and interactive whiteboards. Making connections in mathematics and mathematical exploration are the focus of the later chapters. Pupils deserve to experience at least some of the exciting software and tools described in this publication. They deserve to experience the teaching approaches all the time.
Reviews / Votes
Alison Clark-Jeavons is a senior lecturer in mathematics education and co-ordinates the work of The Mathematics Centre at University College Chichester. Some of her recent projects include the development of content for Research Machines MathsAlive KS3 scheme and, more recently, the ESTUICT (Enhancing Subject Teaching Using ICT) resources for the DfES. Alisons teaching experiences have been a class teacher, head of department and advanced skills teacher, specializing in the use of ICT within mathematics.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Stafford
United Kingdom
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 295 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-85539-191-8 (9781855391918)
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Persons
Alison Clark-Jeavons is a senior lecturer in mathematics education and co-ordinates the work of The Mathematics Centre at University College Chichester. Some of her recent projects include the development of content for Research Machine's MathsAlive KS3 scheme and, more recently, the ESTUICT (Enhancing Subject Teaching Using ICT) resources for the DfES. Alison's teaching experiences have been a class teacher, head of department and advanced skills teacher, specializing in the use of ICT within mathematics.
Content
Foreword; Author's acknowledgements; Introduction; ICT and mathematics - evaluating effectiveness; Assessing mathematics with ICT; Visualizing mathematics with ICT; Mathematics moving with ICT; Connecting ideas in mathematics with ICT; Exploring and researching mathematics with ICT; Communicating mathematics with ICT; Evaluating mathematical learning - Sort cards; Checklist for lesson planning; Lesson plan: Real-life graphing; Resource M01 Graph Stories; Resource P1 Journeys to School; Texas TI Interactive Helpsheet - using the CBR; Helpsheet - Installing Virtual TI-83 onto your PC; Template for an advanced organizer; References; Index; ;