GeoGebra: Open Source Software for Learning and Teaching Mathematics
Critical Issues in Education: Teaching Teachers Mathematics
June 01, 2007 11:40 AM to 12:30 PM
Speakers:
Barmoha, Guy
Hohenwarter, Markus
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GeoGebra is a free multi-platform software that combines dynamic geometry, algebra and calculus in one easyto-use package for mathematics education. Students from middle grades through college can use it in their classroom and at home. Educators may also create interactive web pages with this versatile tool (see http://www.geogebra.org). Supplement NSF grants have enabled the strong integration and continued development of GeoGebra as part of the NSF Math and Science Partnership Institute between Florida Atlantic University and the School Board of Broward County. Our intent is to increase the use and usefulness of GeoGebra within the entire math-science education community. Dr. Hohenwarter, the developer of GeoGebra, will provide an introduction to the software and discuss its underlying design principles and future directions. Guy Barmoha, one of our MSP lead teachers, will demonstrate some of the creative uses of GeoGebra in classroom situations. |
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