Readings

Required Readings:

Craine, T. (1996). A graphical approach to the quadratic formula. Mathematics Teacher, 89, 34 – 38 & 44 – 46.

Gutmann, T. (2003). A direct approach to computing the sine or cosine of the sum of two angles. Mathematics Teacher, 96, 314 – 318.

Holliday, B. & Duff, L. (2004). Using graphing calculators to model real-world data. Mathematics Teacher, 97, 328 – 342.

Jackiw, N. (2001). The Geometer’s Sketchpad: Dynamic Geometry Software for Exploring Mathematics [Computer program]. Emeryville, CA: Key Curriculum Press. (Version 4, Fall 2001)

Jones, G., Thornton, C., McGehe, C. & Colba, D. (1995). Rich problems – big payoffs. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1, 520 – 521.

McCoy, L. (1997). Algebra: real-life investigations in a lab setting. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2, 220 – 224.

McGehee, J. (1998). Interactive technology and classic geometry problems. Mathematics Teacher, 91, 204 – 208.

Russell, R. (2004). Pick’s theorem: What a lemon! Mathematics Teacher, 97, 352 – 355 .

Shealy, B. (1996). Becoming flexible with functions: Investigating United States population growth. Mathematics Teacher, 89, 414 – 418.

Somers, K., Dilendik, J., & Smolansky, B. (1996). Class activities with student-generated data.
Mathematics Teacher, 89, 105 – 107.

Smith, R. (2003). Equal arcs, triangles, and probability. Mathematics Teacher, 96, 618 – 621.

Stephens, G. (2002). Teaching the logistic function in high school. Mathematics Teacher, 95, 286 – 294.

Verzoni, K. (1997). Turning students into problem solvers. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 3, 102 – 107.

Watson, J. (1995). Conditional probability: Its place in the mathematics curriculum. Mathematics Teacher, 88, 12 – 17.

Optional/Recommended Readings:

Bannard, D. (2004). The trigonometry workbook with the TI-83 Plus and the Geometer’s Sketchpad. Andover, MA: Venture Publishing.

Bennett, D. (1995). Pythagoras plugged in: Proof and problems for The Geometer’s Sketchpad.
Berkley, CA: Key Curriculum Press.

Brueningsen, C., Bower, B., Antinone, L., & Brueningsen-Kerner, E. (1999). Real-world math with the CBL system: Activities for the TI-83 and TI-83 Plus. Explorations. Dallas, TX: Texas Instruments, Inc.

Carlson, R. & Winter, M. (1993). Algebra experiments I: Exploring linear functions. White Plains, NY: Dale Seymour Publications.

Carlson, R. & Winter, M. (1993). Algebra experiments II: Exploring nonlinear functions. White Plains, NY: Dale Seymour Publications.

Clements, C., Pantozzi, R. & Steketee, S. (2002). Exploring calculus with The Geometer’s Sketchpad. Berkley, CA: Key Curriculum Press.

Equals. (1989). Get it together: Math problems for groups, grades 4-12. Berkeley, CA: University of California.

Gough, J. & Gough, S. (2000). TI Interactive! math for high school. Explorations. Dallas, TX:
Texas Instruments, Inc.

King, J. (1996). Geometry through the circle with The Geometer’s Sketchpad. Berkley, CA: Key
Curriculum Press.

Lund, C. & Andersen, Edwin. (1998). Graphing Calculator Activities: Exploring topics in algebra I and algebra II (revised edition). Menlo Park, CA: Dale Seymour Publications.

Morgan, L. (1997). Statistics handbook for the TI-83. Explorations. Dallas, TX: Texas Instruments, Inc.

Muschla, G. & Muschla, J. (1996). Hands-on math projects wit real-life applications. West Nyack, NY: The Center for Applied Research in Education.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. (2000). Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Newman-Turner, R. & Goodman, R. (2002). Activities for algebra with the TI-83 Plus. Explorations. Dallas, TX: Texas Instruments, Inc.

Scher, D. (1995). Exploring conic sections with The Geometer’s Sketchpad. Berkley, CA: Key Curriculum Press.

Shaffer, D. (1995). Exploring trigonometry with The Geometer’s Sketchpad. Berkley, CA: Key
Curriculum Press.

Weeks, A. (2001). Calculus in motion: Dynamic animations of calculus concepts. [Computer software]. Burbank, CA: Audrey Weeks. (www.calculusinmotion.com)

Wyatt, K., Lawrence, A. & Foletta, G. (1998). Geometry activities for middle school students with The Geometer’s Sketchpad. Berkley, CA: Key Curriculum Press.