Math


 * Subject: Mathematics **

  
 * **Technology: **
 * Software: Geometer’s Sketchpad
 * **Curriculum standard: **
 * Grade 6: Patterns, Functions, and Algebra Standard: Produce and interpret graphs that represent the relationship between two variables.
 *  **Description: **
 * Students will view the teacher provided data of the population of India from 2003 to 2009 and will create a graph in Geometer’s Sketchpad. Students will plot the appropriate points on the graph and create a line that best represents the data. The students will use this graph to explain the relationship between the year and the population of India.
 * **Supporting research: **
 * This article provides evidence that Geometer’s Sketchpad is successful at providing a hands-on approach to mathematics. The use of the software in the program also improved student motivation and interest.
 * APA citation: Hannafin, R.D., Burruss, J.D., & Little, C. (2001). Learning with dynamic geometry programs: Perspectives of teachers and learners. //The Journal of Educational Research, 94, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> 132-144.

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 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Tried & True or New & Innovative **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">NI: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> While Geometer’s Sketchpad is not new and innovative by itself, this lesson uses it in an innovative way. This software has mainly been used to teach geometry and this lesson uses the software for algebra concepts. Not only is the software useful to teach shapes, but the graphing tools are also useful for algebra and functions.