Using Graphics calculators
Initially intimidated by the many differences to my scientific calculator, I feared that teaching with these calculators would be more trouble than teaching without them. However it doesn’t take long to see how simply designed they are and what a powerful math tool that they are. Unlike some of the computer software I have used they don’t require a new input language on top of already complicated mathematical language, and things such as ‘complex numbers’ can be entered as they read without ‘operators’ becoming an issue. I think they are simple to use, especially once you are familiar with some of the simple reset or ‘error’ procedures. They offer instant feedback, and simple opportunities to view and correct input. They are, I think, an excellent learning tool.
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Very impressive video skills Sam. Next week I’ll get you to show us all how you made it.
Posted March 7, 2008, 10:29 amThat is an interesting literacy issue you brought up about not needing to include the operators when typing in equations, eg 2*s can be typed in as 2s. This does fit better with the way we usually pronounce equations.
Posted March 7, 2008, 12:42 pm