Integrating Computers, Science, and Mathematics - A Course for Future Mathematics Teachers

Alfinio Flores

2014

Abstract

A course for prospective secondary mathematics teachers was developed at the University of Delaware, based on professional recommendations to integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the preparation of teachers of mathematics. Students used GeoGebra, Cabri3D, and Mathematica to model phenomena in the physical, natural and social sciences. They used motion sensors and graphing calculators to study motion. They wrote Python programs to simulate random phenomena. They built a robot and controlled it with a computer program, and made explicit the mathematical and scientific concepts involved in the functioning of the robot. Several forms of formative and summative assessment were conducted during the course. Teachers learned alternative ways of looking at mathematical concepts, and established connections in mathematics and with other areas.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Flores A. (2014). Integrating Computers, Science, and Mathematics - A Course for Future Mathematics Teachers . In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU, ISBN 978-989-758-021-5, pages 246-251. DOI: 10.5220/0004942402460251

in Bibtex Style

@conference{csedu14,
author={Alfinio Flores},
title={Integrating Computers, Science, and Mathematics - A Course for Future Mathematics Teachers},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU,},
year={2014},
pages={246-251},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0004942402460251},
isbn={978-989-758-021-5},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU,
TI - Integrating Computers, Science, and Mathematics - A Course for Future Mathematics Teachers
SN - 978-989-758-021-5
AU - Flores A.
PY - 2014
SP - 246
EP - 251
DO - 10.5220/0004942402460251