Electronic Proceedings of the 12th Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics

 

 

Abstract for 12974

            Using Calculator to Find Your Own Algebraic DNA

            Authors: Brenda Lee

            Affiliations: Wu Feng Institute of Technology

            Keywords: K-12 Level, Algebra, Individualized activity

 

            An instructional module has been created to help students learn

            different topics in mathematics. This module is based on each

            person’s name to arouse interest in learning mathematics. It

            involves mathematical concepts such as number sense, algebraic

            thinking, geometry, and statistical reasoning, as well as other

            subjects such as art and logo design. It helps to solve typical

            problems of high-school and college science, mathematics, statistics

            and other courses. With its abundant contents we can provide our

            students the basic mathematical knowledge needed for further study

            in their own fields. In this workshop, using this module with the

            help of calculator, solving complex algebraic expressions can be

            quickly done with CAS. We will show how our students find their own

            individualized algebraic DNA and to appreciate that making

            mathematics is simple, attractive, realistic and personalized. The

            participants will be expected to play with their calculators and

            find their own individualized algebraic expressions.