LTTS Course Catalog

Course:	MA301
Title:	"Modeling Mathematical Functions: How can I help students use the Internet and graphing calculator to make sense out of real world data?"
Author:	Evan Glazer
Course Fee:	$250.00
Credits:	2 graduate credits available
Instructor:	LTTS Facilitator
Abstract:	Many mathematics curricula do not incorporate realistic contexts to help students apply newly learned concepts. Teachers are constantly searching for ways to connect mathematics to the real world. Furthermore, students are looking for meaning and relevance of what they learn in the classroom to the world around them. "When am I ever going to use this?" is a question often posed by students. One way to promote mathematical connections to the real world is to use authentic resources, such as Internet-based data from business, industry, sports, and government. In this course, you will design a learning activity that uses Internet-based data and the graphing calculator to resolve an authentic problem. One way to promote mathematical connections to the real world is to use authentic resources, such as Internet-based data from business, industry, sports, and government. In this course, you will design a learning activity that uses Internet-based data and the graphing calculator to resolve an authentic problem.
Outcomes:	After completion of this course, you will be able to: Answer an authentic problem using Internet-based data and the graphing calculator. Design an authentic lesson plan that incorporates real-world data and analysis on the graphing calculator. Select data that can be modeled with functions taught in your curriculum. Explore Internet sites to develop ideas for a lesson plan. Develop an implementation plan for a lesson plan. Develop an assessment plan that measures student learning.
Timeline:	You will have 12 weeks to complete this course. If you wish to complete the course after this period, you must re-enroll and pay any applicable enrollment fee.
Standards:	This course will help teachers to meet ISTE NETS foundation standards 1, 2 and 5 addressing: 1 - Technology Operations and Concepts 2 - Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences 5 - Productivity and Professional Practice This course will help your students to meet ISTE NETS foundation standards 1, 3, 5 and 6 addressing: 1 - Basic Operations and Concepts 3 - Technology Productivity Tools 5 - Technology research tools 6 - Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools
LTTS Contact Information:	ltts@indiana.edu