WolframAlpha
This is the first in a series of examples showing the syntax to use for WolframAlpha. These examples are intended for 11-14 year old students. All the examples will be added to the WolframAlpha pages...
View ArticleWords with WolframAlpha
WolframAlpha can be used for vocabulary, for example try typing ‘plus’ into WolframAlpha. Note that WolframAlpha has assumed plus is a character but you can choose to refer to a mathematical definition...
View ArticleHwb Resources….and more on Mini-Tests!
A collection of resources are available from Hwb (the all Wales Learning Platform, note this now includes all the material from the NGfL Wales website). Select Find and Use to explore the resources....
View ArticleDesmos, WolframAlpha & handwriting recognition!
December 2014 – Note that MyScript (formerly Vision Objects) now has apps for iPad and Android tablets. Reviewing popular posts and checking for correct links caused me to revisit my post on...
View ArticleDilbert and Mathematics
An accidental discovery today when I came across information on a favourite character of mine on one of my favourite websites! This actually came about because I have completely reorganised and added...
View ArticleRegression
Since I will be studying the Bivariate Data section on one of our Year 13 (UK age 17-18) Statistics modules soon I was rather pleased to see that it is now really easy to use Desmos for Regression. The...
View ArticleSolving Linear Equations
A collection of resources to use to demonstrate and practise solving equations. Student Exercises I find Owen Elton’s worksheet, Balancing Equations on TES Resources very useful when introducing...
View ArticleLow Stakes Testing in the Mathematics Classroom
Please note – a completely new version of this presentation with many more resources and additional ideas will be presented at the BCME Conference, April 2018. Following my sessions, I will update all...
View ArticleIntegration – Desmos & WolframAlpha
With my year 12 students (UK age 16-17) we have been looking at definite Integration. Desmos and WolframAlpha are both excellent for checking work and by using the technology we have a very clear...
View ArticleTidying Up!
A break is always a good time for tidying up and reorganising things! Continuing the Use of Technology series of pages, the PhET Simulations, Standards Unit Software and Wolfram Alpha pages have been...
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