Electronic Proceedings of the Eleventh Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate MathematicsNew Orleans, Louisiana, November 19-22, 1998Paper C049Calculator Activities in College Algebra |
Debbye StapletonGeorgia Southern University POB 8121 Statesboro, GA 30460 USA Phone: (912) 681 0167 dstapleton@gsvms2.cc.gasou.edu | Cynthia SikesGeorgia Southern University POB 8121 Statesboro, GA 30460 USA Phone: (912) 681 5424 cynsikes@gsvms2.cc.gasou.edu |
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ABSTRACT
All incoming freshmen taking any precalculus or lower level mathematics courses are required to use the TI-83 graphing calculator. These activities were designed to give teachers some examples of ways in which to incorporate technology into their traditional courses. These activities were designed for a college algebra course using a functional approach that includes mathematical modeling of real data and business applications.Keyword(s): TI-83, college algebra, precalculus