## Technology [T]

TECHNOLOGY [T]

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Quotes

(The Alberta 10-12 Mathematics Program of Studies with Achievement Indicators 2008, Alberta Education)

"Technology enables students to explore and create patterns, examine relationships, test conjectures and solve problems." (pg. 9)

"[T]echnology should be used as one of a variety of approaches and tools for creating mathematical understanding." (pg. 9)

Thoughts on Technology
Technology assists in exploring patterns and viewing multiple representations. Technology gives students the opportunity to be engaged learners. The following are examples where technology may be used to assist teaching:
M20-2 Angles in Polygons
Distance-Time Gizmo from LearnAlberta.ca (Search within Learn Alberta for Distance-Time Gizmo)
• I use this with two runners to discuss the number of solutions to a system of linear equations
M10-C The Ruler Game
• Excellent practice for reading imperial measurements

Math 20-1 Link to Interactive Activities

Math 30-1 Link to Interactive Activities

Chart of Useful Technologies