MATH TOOLS NEWSLETTER - MARCH 7, 2008 - No. 61 ***GOOGLE GROUPS DISCUSSION - TI-NSPIRE http://groups.google.com/group/tinspire/ For users of the new TI-Nspire handheld, Rex Boggs has set up a moderated discussion group at Google Groups. The purpose of the discussion is to share knowledge and problems to make the technology more productive, enjoyable and enlightening. If you are interested in becoming a member, please use the link listed above and request to join the group. \|/ ***FREE ONLINE OPPORTUNITY FOR TEACHERS OF GRADES 5-9 Technology Tools for Thinking and Reasoning about Probability http://mathforum.org/nsdl_mathtech/online/overview.prob.html The Math Forum will host a new online workshop for teachers who work with students in 5th through 9th grade. Teachers will investigate some mathematics topics common to middle school curricula within the theme of probability. In this context they will explore the Math Tools digital library and several software tools that contribute in some way to mathematical understanding, problem solving, reflection and discussion. Each participant's $100 workshop fee is being covered by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, affording participants the convenience of anytime, anywhere online learning. The workshop will be offered March 17 - April 28. Certificates of completion will be available for participants finishing the six weeks of interaction. For an overview with additional detalis, visit: http://mathforum.org/nsdl_mathtech/online/apply.prob.html Deadline for applications is Monday, March 10, 2008. http://mathforum.org/nsdl_mathtech/online/apply.prob.html \|/ ***TEACHERS' DOMAIN http://www.teachersdomain.org Teachers' Domain is a digital library of multimedia resources for classroom use and independent study, and offers teachers media-rich tools to present science concepts to students in high-impact, engaging, and interactive ways. \|/ As you browse the catalog, please take a moment to rate a resource, comment on it, review it -- or start a new discussion! ***FEATURED DISCUSSION Algebra http://mathforum.org/mathtools/discuss.html?&do=m&thread=_____g-134 Indu explains, "I am helping a student in algebra I need worksheets for him where I can find on internet." ***FEATURED DISCUSSION TI-83 Plus http://mathforum.org/mathtools/discuss.html?&do=m&thread=__d___g-5 rickeyd412 states, "I get an ERR:INVALID DIM when ever I try to enter a graph. What is the solution to correct this?" ***FEATURED DISCUSSION Interactive Mathematics Activities http://mathforum.org/mathtools/discuss.html?&do=m&thread=_____g-132 Eric Schlytter writes, "In the interactive Mathematics spirit, I have selected my top 10 favorite Geometry activities from my classroom web site to help students be successful on our Washington State Standardized Test." ***FEATURED DISCUSSION Physical models of surfaces http://mathforum.org/mathtools/discuss.html?&do=m&thread=g_____g-24 Peter Ash states, "I would like to obtain an actual physical model of a surface exhibiting negative curvature." ***FEATURED SUPPORT MATERIAL Support Material: TI-Nspire Tutorials (movies) Atomic Learning - Christopher Boldon http://mathforum.org/mathtools/support/37942/ Atomic Learning has teamed up with Texas Instruments to create tutorials that answer common questions students and teachers may have when learning how to use TI-Nspire and TI-Nspire CAS math and science learning technology. CHECK OUT THE MATH TOOLS SITE: Math Tools http://mathforum.org/mathtools/ Register http://mathforum.org/mathtools/register.html Discussions http://mathforum.org/mathtools/discuss.html Research Area http://mathforum.org/mathtools/research/ Developers Area http://mathforum.org/mathtools/developers/ Newsletter Archive http://mathforum.org/mathtools/newsletter/ \`. .--------------.___________) \ |//////////////|___________[ ] `--------------' ) ( '-' The Math Forum @ Drexel -- 7 March 2008