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ICT & Maths - Part 2

Using dynamic mathematics software to support the teaching of Strands 3, 4 and 5 of the post-primary mathematics curriculum. The aim of the “ICT & Maths - Part 2” course is to enable teachers to use ICT and mathematics software to support the teaching of Strands 3, 4 and 5 of the post-primary mathematics curriculum. Designed by the Project Maths Development Team in collaboration with NCTE the course is the second in a series of ICT & Maths courses on the use of free dynamic mathematics software to support the teaching of Strand 3 (Number), Strand 4 (Algebra) and Strand 5 (Functions).

Registration	To register for this course please log in here
Enrolment limit	20 (currently enrolled: 13)
The course number	11BK030
Course type	NCTE
Instructor	Alice McDonnell
Time	Monday, 19:00–21:30
Recurrence	weekly from Nov 14, 2011 until Nov 28, 2011
Location	Blackrock Education Centre

Module 1:
Using ICT mathematics software to teach Number & Algebra (Strands 3 and 4) -
This module deals with complex numbers in depth, the number line and linear patterns.

Module 2:
Using ICT mathematics software to teach Number, Algebra and Functions (Strands 3, 4 and 5) -
This module deals with the Trapezoidal Rule, square root of two and three, 3D shapes and provides an introduction to functions.

Module 3:
Using ICT mathematics software to teach Functions (Strand 5) -
This module deals with many different types of functions and many areas of calculus.

Prerequisites

Participants should have undertaken the first ICT & Maths Course or have a good knowledge of GeoGebra software. Participants should also have basic ICT skills, understand how to download software and have some experience of using the Internet.

Target group

Designed for Project Maths post-primary teachers who are interested in integrating ICT within their classroom