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SESSION C: Thursday, 2pm-3pm (cont.)
C25 TRANSFER GOALS: INTERACTIVE
MATHS WITH TI-NSPIRE, ROVER INNOVATOR
C26 WORTHWHILE CAS USE IN THE 2024
MATHEMATICAL METHODS EXAM 2
Subtheme: Technology
Subtheme: Technology
Jayaseelan Durairaj, Canadian International School,
Bangalore, India
(Year 7 to Year 12)
Kevin McMenamin, Mentone Grammar
(Year 9 to Year 12)
In this session, we delve into how technology transforms
mathematics education by leveraging TI-Nspire, GDC and
the TI Rover Innovator to transfer essential skills. These
tools empower students to apply theoretical knowledge to
practical, real-world contexts, enhancing their application
of knowledge, problem-solving skills, and interdisciplinary
understanding. From Year 6 to Year 12, educators will explore
strategies to integrate graphing software effectively, fostering
a deep comprehension of functions and modelling. The TI
Rover Innovator exemplifies this integration by enabling
students to implement mathematical principles in real-time
scenarios, promoting engagement and motivation through
hands-on activities. This approach not only makes learning
enjoyable but also equips students with critical skills necessary
for future academic and professional success. Discover how
these innovative technologies can revolutionise mathematics
teaching, preparing students to excel in an increasingly
complex world.
Key takeaways:
1. Enhanced Conceptual Understanding
2. Utilise TI-Nspire and TI Rover Innovator to deepen
student comprehension of functions and modelling.
Routine and clever use of the CAS calculator in previous
years of the Mathematical Methods Exam 2 has shown it to
be advantageous and worth the time and effort in getting
to know how it works. Generally, half of the multiple choice
questions and many parts of the extended answer questions
benefit from good calculator skills. This hands-on session will
get you using the calculator to see just how helpful (or not)
it was with this year’s questions. The most efficient methods
will be presented and questions where the calculator should
be avoided will be pointed out. The session notes will include
both TI-Nspire and Casio ClassPad screen shots and the
Casio ClassPad will be the featured CAS.
Key takeaways:
1. Familiarisation with an approved CAS technology.
2. Applications of CAS functionality to questions contained
in a VCAA Examination.
3. Exposure to efficient approaches to solve and investigate
questions thorough the use of a CAS technology.
Remember Bring along your preferred CAS calculator
to have the opportunity to try some of the presented
applications.
3. Real-world application: Implement mathematical principles
with the TI Rover Innovator, fostering problem-solving skills.
C27 STRENGTHENING CONNECTIONS AND
UNDERSTANDING - LINEAR FUNCTIONS AND
Remember Participants are encouraged to bring their TIMODELS
Nspire graphing calculators to fully engage in the hands-on TI
Rover Innovator activities planned for the session.
Subtheme: Pedagogy
David Leigh-Lancaster, Leigh-Lancaster Consulting
(Year 7 to Year 12)
Linear functions are a fundamental type of function studied
in detail throughout secondary school, Years 7-10, and yet
many learners struggle with various aspects of them even at
VCE. How might we address this? This interactive session will
engage participants with a range of activities and approaches
that can be used to enable students to progressively build
their understanding, make connections and develop their
skills in working with linear functions and models from Year 7
through to VCE.
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