Cassiopeia

Mathematics & Graphic Manipulation with the Backpack Computer

The new "Backpack Computer" from Casio, the Cassiopeia A-22T, has far reaching implications for use in the mathematics classroom. It combines the capabilities of the MRI graphing calculator, the MapleTM computer algebra system, The Geometer's SketchpadTM, and ExcelTM. An emphasis will be placed on demonstrating how the different software applications can be used together to investigate graphic manipulation using transformation geometry, coordinate geometry, matrices, and algebraic and geometric definitions of functions.

This workshop will explore how, by working with these programs in relationship with each other for data analysis, mathematics can be approached using new ways of teaching and learning. The number of places is limited, since participants will have hands-on access to their own Cassiopeia during the workshop time. Dates:  April 27 - 28,2001 Time: on April 27, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM on April 28, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Credit: One graduate credit or non-credit option. This workshop can be applied towards the 100 hours required by NJDOE. Instructors: Janet Zahumeny NJ high school teacher, is a presenter for The Geometer's Sketchpad for Key Curriculum Press and for the CASIO-Clemson University Curriculum.  J. Zahumeny has received the Presidential Award For Excellence in Teaching Mathematics Beva Eastman Associate Professor and Co-Director of the former Institute for Technology in Mathematics now teaches on-line courses with William Paterson University and New Jersey City University. Contact: Beva Eastman: beva@igc.org  Janet Zahumeny Center for Continuing Education & Distance Learning,William Paterson University: 973-720-2354. Registration Form

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