The Algebra Launching PAD

Ann Brunner; Sharon Sheehan

doi:10.5951/mt.90.9.0696

The Algebra Launching PAD

Mathematics Teacher ◽

10.5951/mt.90.9.0696 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 90 (9) ◽

pp. 696-701

Author(s):

Ann Brunner ◽

Sharon Sheehan

Keyword(s):

Mathematics Courses ◽

Use Of Technology ◽

Low Achieving Students ◽

Class Of 2000

How can technology bring substantive algebra content to students traditionally excluded from algebra? Such “low achieving” students do not lack ability, motivation, or dedication when presented with appropriate and challenging material. Their talents can be enhanced with new content and instruction in all mathematics courses through the exploitation of computer and calculator technologies. A decade ago, we were challenged to use technology to “move our subject away from the routine and toward the content and processes that will give the class of 2000 originality, insight, judgment, initiative, and understanding” (McConnell 1988). Our use of technology transforms our sequence of courses for lowachieving students so that the “modified” algebra they get is no longer weakened and diluted but rather is modified for power, applications, and depth (PAD).

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The Pentagon Problem: Geometric Reasoning with Technology

Mathematics Teacher ◽

10.5951/mt.89.2.0086 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 89 (2) ◽

pp. 86-90

Author(s):

Rose Mary Zbiek

Keyword(s):

Mathematics Learning ◽

Geometric Reasoning ◽

Geometer's Sketchpad ◽

Mathematics Courses ◽

Learning And Teaching ◽

Mathematical Ideas ◽

Geometric Figures ◽

Algebraic Expressions ◽

Use Of Technology

We value the use of technology in mathematics learning and teaching, and we want students to reason and to explore mathematical ideas in their mathematics courses. In recent years, such computing tools as The Geometer's Sketchpad (1991) and Cabri Geometry II (1994) allow us to devise and operate on geometric figures similarly as symbolic manipulators allow us to work with algebraic expressions. In this article, we call these tools figure manipulators. These tools make it possible for students to explore and connect geometric ideas from synthetic, analytic, and transformational perspectives. Yet we wonder how we can actually get this synthesis to happen in our classrooms. Our doubting colleagues, and we, question the effects of such experiences on our students' understanding of mathematics in general and of geometry in particular.

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Using Technology to Improve Access to Health Care for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations

Perspectives on Communication Disorders and Sciences in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations ◽

10.1044/cds19.3.71 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 19 (3) ◽

pp. 71-76 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Pauline A. Mashima

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Access To Health Care ◽

Underserved Populations ◽

Linguistically Diverse ◽

Care Providers ◽

Department Of Health ◽

Use Of Technology ◽

Access To Health ◽

Improve Access

Important initiatives in health care include (a) improving access to services for disadvantaged populations, (b) providing equal access for individuals with limited or non-English proficiency, and (c) ensuring cultural competence of health-care providers to facilitate effective services for individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health, 2001). This article provides a brief overview of the use of technology by speech-language pathologists and audiologists to extend their services to underserved populations who live in remote geographic areas, or when cultural and linguistic differences impact service delivery.

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Maximizing Outcomes in Group Treatment of Aphasia: Lessons Learned From a Community-Based Center

Perspectives on Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders ◽

10.1044/nnsld24.3.100 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

pp. 100-105 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Darlene Williamson

Keyword(s):

Group Treatment ◽

Treatment Protocol ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Group Program ◽

Community Based ◽

Multiple Treatment ◽

Use Of Technology ◽

Communication Impairments ◽

Treatment Settings

Given the potential of long term intervention to positively influence speech/language and psychosocial domains, a treatment protocol was developed at the Stroke Comeback Center which addresses communication impairments arising from chronic aphasia. This article presents the details of this program including the group purposes and principles, the use of technology in groups, and the applicability of a group program across multiple treatment settings.

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AAC Supporting Literacy Instruction for Individuals With Deafblindness

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups ◽

10.1044/persp2.sig12.98 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (12) ◽

pp. 98-106

Author(s):

Christopher Brum

Keyword(s):

Literacy Instruction ◽

Literacy Development ◽

Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽

Alternative Communication ◽

Use Of Technology ◽

Communication Supports

This paper aims to provide an overview of literacy as it relates to children with deafblindness, including information on literacy instruction and specific examples of activities that support literacy development for this population. It will also explain how augmentative and alternative communication supports, including the use of technology, can be integrated into literacy instruction for individuals with deafblindness.

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