The use of laptops and other technology in teaching and learning of algebra 1 was found to add new dimensions to the way students studied the subject. But all its positives and negatives are still to emerge and students also need to be comfortable using the computer technology.

Students should be given an opportunity to explore and conjecture with the help of new technology to become good problem solver. Ron Mclister, while using the Geometer's Sketchpad to explore the Pythagorean theorem, came upon a nice result about the relationship of some geometrical patterns.

A program on calculus is conducted, which helps students learn about inherent differentiation through a study of mathematical functions, while simultaneously reinforcing their understanding of functional concepts. This process develops their mathematical experience in the field of calculus and in other advanced quantitative programs.

Students solve a geometric problem of measuring polygons with the help of proportional reasoning. Thus the importance of conceptual reasoning is emphasized as a highly efficient technique for teaching and strengthening mathematical content.

The Chebyshev polynomials named after a Russian mathematician, Pafnuty Lvovich Chebyshev, have various mathematical applications. A process for obtaining Chebyshev polynomials, and a mathematical inquiry into the patterns they generate, is presented.

Four activities consisting of puzzles are introduced, which help students to recognize the strength of algebraic generalizations. They also assist them to comprehend algebraic concepts, and enable them to develop their individual puzzles and games.

A Mandelbrot mathematical set is an object with endless borders, and in the present exercise a graphing calculator is used to identify and examine the set points. The significance and power of technology is also displayed in the understanding and solving of problems.

A mathematical problem is solved using the extension-reduction or build it up-tear it down tactic. This technique is implemented in reviving students' earlier knowledge to enable them to apply this knowledge to solving new problems.

Two technology guidelines are contributed by Robin Rider of East Carolina University based on the TI-Interactive software she had introduced. The two guidelines to use for this software consist firstly of data gathering with a Calculator-Based Laboratory (CBL) and Calculator-Based Ranger (CBR) without a graphing calculator, and secondly the…

A science fiction problem was placed before the students, they had to plan a profitable trip for Galactic spaceship tour and for which group of five students was made to solve the problem, which would encourage cooperative efforts, and different people in the group could work on different aspects. An important part of this problem is that students…

An attempt to implement problem solving as a teacher of ninth grade algebra is described. The problems selected were not general ones, they involved combinations and represented various situations and were more complex which lead to the discovery of Steiner triple systems.

The students need not compute dependent values required in making line graphs but to teach the students the usage of graphing calculator to plot, calculating and graph linear equations, which are best suited to real world data. In this initial learning process, the teacher should give minimum support to the students in arriving at a solution as…

Pick's theorem can be used in various ways just like a lemon. This theorem generally finds its way in the syllabus approximately at the middle school level and in fact at times students have even calculated the area of a state considering its outline with the help of the above theorem.

An activity which stresses on identifying features of functions like the rate of change, intercepts, local and global behavior, zeros and asymptotes is designed to increase the level of understanding of the students and also to clear any doubts that they might have. The students are then asked to make a summary of what was discussed in the class,…

Action research activity enables the teachers to find out questions about their teaching habits, their students learning ability, where the good teachers are constantly involved in this process to know what happens in the class. Action research is a valuable tool in the hands of the teachers, which helps them to know more about teaching and…