conference handouts

Teaching and Learning with Mathematica

New technology developments with Mathematica by Wolfram Research. It's easier than ever to use. Make cool graphs and amazing animations. Build your own problem generator. 

• Some Handouts
  • Mathematica: Some Sample Code
  • Getting Help in Mathematica
  • Mathematica Worksheets by Students
  • Mathematica: Quick Reference
     
• Wolfram Research Handouts
  • Experience Mathematica in Education
  • Mathematica vs. Graphing Calculators
  • Why Mathematica is Ideal for Education
     
• Handout Cover Sheets with Code for Quick Algebra Problem Generator
  • GSDMC 2009 | CMC 2008 | NCTM 2008 | OCMC 2008 | OCMC 2007 | CMC 2007
     
• Older References
  • Introduction to Mathematica by Torrey Pines High School Students
  • Mathematica Notebooks on abbymath.com
     
• Related Sites
  • www.MathematiClub.com
  • www.MathRules.org (webMathematica site)
  • http://math.sduhsd.net/MathX (Middle School Mathematica)
  • www.abbymath.com (Abby Brown's general web site)
  • www.wolfram.com (download trial version of Mathematica here)
  • www.lenovo.com (ThinkPad x60 Tablet computers)
     
  • Free Mathematica Player: www.wolfram.com/player
  • Demonstrations: http://demonstrations.wolfram.com

Abigail Brown and Torrey Pines High School Students

Greater San Diego Mathematics Council ~ San Diego, CA, February 2009
California Mathematics Council - South Annual Conference ~ Palm Springs, CA, November 2008 and 2007
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics ~ Salt Lake City, UT, April 2008
Orange County Mathematics Conference ~ Orange, CA, March 2008, 2007

Related Talks:
International Symposium on Mathematica-Based System Simulation and Education Technologies ~ Beijing, China, April 2009 (invited keynote speaker)
International Mathematica User Conference, Champaign, IL, October 2008 (invited keynote speaker)
International Mathematica Symposium ~ Maastricht, The Netherlands, June 2008 (invited keynote speaker)
Wolfram Technology Conference ~ Champaign, IL October 2005, 2006, 2007

About Abby Brown

Big Ideas in a Smorgasbord of Technological Treats

Relish Internet appetizers, the laptop d'jour, and an entrée of computer applications. Savor a video dessert wrapped in a reflective practice model for learning mathematics.

• Menu: Handout
• Tasty Tablet Tidbits: more information on Microsoft.com
• Savory Sites (list of links)
• Take Out Tools: WinPlot
• Interactive Appetizers: www.MathRules.org
• Meaty Mathematics: How can I get Mathematica? (see also: www.wolfram.com)
• Reflective Refreshments
  • Samples of student work (including video)
  • Project Forms
• Related Sites
  • www.abbymath.com
  • www.MrShayMath.com
  • www.MathRules.org
  • www.MathematiClub.com
  • How can I get Mathematica?
  • Spanish Mathematics Internet Resources
    See also: www.wolfram.com
• Interesting Applications for Tablet PCs
  • Virtual Whiteboard
  • Recorded Lecture Notes (example: 40 MB PDF with 3 Flash and 1 PDF attachments)

Abby Brown and Brian Shay
CMC-South Annual Conference ~ Palm Springs, November 2006

Deeper Meaning in Standards-Based
Courses Beyond Algebra II

What courses will meet mathematical goals for different students? Join our discussion. Learn how our district is working toward consistency and access for all students.

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• Complete Handout Packet (PDF)
   
• Survey for Participants: Courses Beyond Algebra II (PDF or Word Doc)
• Recommended Pathways Flow Chart (PDF)
• Course Profile Template (Word Doc)
• College-Prep Statistics Description (PDF or Word Doc)
• College-Prep Discrete Mathematics (PDF or Word Doc)
• Complete Mathematics Course Profiles for TPHS (PDF)
   
• Developing Consistency: Support Materials
  • Survey for Math Classes (PDF or Word Doc)
  • Syllabus Category Checklist (PDF or Word Doc)
  • Worksheet for Discussing Syllabus Categories (PDF or Word Doc)

Abby Brown and Brian Shay
CMC-South Annual Conference ~ Palm Springs, November 2005

How Many Ways Can You Solve It?

Explore and discuss how to make typical textbook problems more interesting and meaningful for students through the use of multiple representations and students’ presentations. Participants will learn about a reflective practice model for peer and teacher assessment of students’ work.

• Main Handout Including Curriculum Design (PDF) or html
• Brandon and Rudy’s Presentation Problems (PDF)
• Connections to Standards
• Additional Notes (Including “Rule of Four”)
• Opening Activity Directions (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Matrix of Access Points for Learning
  
  
• Samples of Students’ Presentations
• More Information

Above links correspond to presentations at

• HCTM Spring Conference ~ Honolulu, February 2004
• CMC-South Annual Conference ~ Palm Springs, November 2003, 2004
• NCTM Annual Meeting ~ San Antonio, April 2003
• GSDMC Annual Conference ~ San Diego, February 2002

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