The Technology Principle:
"Technology is essential in teaching and learning mathematics; it influences the mathematics that is taught and enhances students' learning" (NCTM, 2000, p. 24)
Explore a web page designed for middle school mathematics teachers to investigate the concepts of Factors & Multiples. (This web page was designed for the Georgia Teacher Quality Enhancement Plan at the Rockdale County site.)
Reflect on how a spreadsheet can be used for the McNugget Problem.
Group Discussion:
How does the technology influence the mathematics that is taught?
How does the technology enhance students' learning?
In what way is technology essential in teaching and learning mathematics?