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Geogebra is a mathematical software application which has gone viral. It has many similarities with Excel, is free and highly interactive yet remains a challenge for many to get started. | Geogebra is a mathematical software application which has gone viral. It has many similarities with Excel, is free and highly interactive yet remains a challenge for many to get started. | ||
A kick-off GeoGebra tutorial session features ‘real life’ examples such as mathematical modeling of flowers, arches and athletic performance (Usain Bolt). | A kick-off GeoGebra tutorial session features ‘real life’ examples such as mathematical modeling of flowers, arches, math aerobics, Kepler's 3rd law and athletic performance (Usain Bolt). | ||
Following this, the onus is very much on the students’ own initiative. The focus on ‘real life’ and student ownership of their idea and project increases student motivation. | Following this, the onus is very much on the students’ own initiative. The focus on ‘real life’ and student ownership of their idea and project increases student motivation. | ||
The activity engages pupils in group talk(i), mathematical thinking(i) and vocabulary(i). This open ended(i) task encourages higher order(i) thinking, and encourages whole class(i) discussion(i)/questioning(i) and inquiry(i) projects. It can be used as a whole-day activity or a weekly half-term project. | The activity engages pupils in group talk(i), mathematical thinking(i) and vocabulary(i). This open ended(i) task encourages higher order(i) thinking, and encourages whole class(i) discussion(i)/questioning(i) and inquiry(i) projects. It can be used as a whole-day activity or a weekly half-term project. | ||
A complete activity description, sample student project outcome descriptions and GeoGebra applications files are provided. | |||
