Making the Most of
Online Math Explorations

contentsNECC 2005 Handouts
by Wendy Petti

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Presentation Outline (Word document)

What Is a Math Jewel?
a checklist for teachers and students evaluating math sites
(webpage  or   Word document)

Constructivism Meets Technology (Word document)

A Treasure Map to Math Jewels
online and offline resources for open-ended math explorations (hyperlinked webpage  or  Word document)

Getting the Most out of Math Jewels (Word document)

  • asking useful questions
  • organizing the classroom environment
  • assessing learning
  • DigiQuilt Challenges (Word document)
    sample questions guiding students in a math exploration -
    use with the DigiQuilt free downloadable math tool at http://home.cc.gatech.edu/kristin/36

    Teacher Self-Assessment Checklist in a Constructivist Computer Lab (Word document)


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