K-8 Mathematics Technology Projects
http://www.k8technologymath.com

The following technology projects are designed to be used in a mathematics content course for prospective elementary teachers, but some of them can also be used in K-8 mathematics lessons.

Problem Solving
Problem Solving: Spreadsheet: Calculate your weight on different planets using the web and a spreadsheet.
Problem Solving: Shopping Spree: Spend $150 using a spreadsheet.
Problem Solving: Games: Play Mathematics Computer Games on the Web.

Sets
Sets: Power Point Presentation.
Sets: Practice on the WWW.

Algebra and Functions
Functions: TI-73 Activity.
Functions: Graphing with A Spreadsheet.

The Real Number System
Different Bases: Addition and Subtraction in Different Bases: Virtual Manipulatives.
Composites, Primes, Factors, Multiples, and Prime Factorization: Practice on the web.
Division with Remainders: A TI-15 Activity.
Fractions: Equivalent Fractions and Addition of Fractions.
Fractions: Understanding Students.

Probability
Introduction to proability with spinners.

Let's Make a Deal: The Monty Hall Problem.
A Princess's Love Story: Probability on the TI-73.

Statistics
Statistical Graphing with the TI-73.

Statistics with TinkerPlots.

 

Geometry
GSP and Angles in Polygons.

Transformations with Technology.

Guidelines
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Standards
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Created by: Barbara Boschmans
Updated: 04/19/2006
Project sponsored in part by: Arizona Teacher Excellence Coalition