Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Math and Technology
With the use of technology students can see real world applications of math. By using spreadsheets they can learn to chart data and make graphs. When they help to collect the information that is used in the graph they understand what it represents. If they use this information to draw conclusions or make decisions they can begin to appreciate the importance math can have in our daily lives. If students see for themselves the importance of math they will explore it deeper on their own and quit asking "when will I ever use this". Technology can show students manipulatives in many ways that would be difficult to show without it. My son plays many games on the computer and doesn’t even realize the math problems he is solving to advance within the game. He thinks he is just having fun but really he is also learning.
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Its funny that you bring up the famous question "when will i ever use this?" because I remember growing up asking that question many times. But ironicly my specalty is going to be math. I feel the older you get the better you understand why it is important to understand math. It is more critical thinking then anything, and having good critical thinking skills will benifit you as an adult.
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