 Other Review (Not based on classroom experience)Reviewer: ihor, Feb 15 2008 10:00:46:613PM |
Review based on: I haven't used this tpow, but have done this investigation many times with teachers and students. See my version of it at: http://www.ciese.org/ciesemath/crickets2.html |
Appropriate for: applications of a concept or technique |
Other Comments: Can be a good investigation using Excel or a graphing calculator. |
What math does one need to know to use the resource? Know what is meant by a formula.
Making graphs from 2 ordered pairs. |
What hardware expertise does one need to learn to use the resource? how to use a graphing calculator |
What extra things must be done to make it work? More data needed. Type of graph is not determined by just 2 ordered pairs. |
How hard was it for you to learn? Easy |
Explanation: It was easy to understand but difficult to implement with kids because so little information is given. |
Ability to meet my goals: Neutral |
Recommended for: Math 7: Linear relationships |
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