Electronic Proceedings of the Twenty-fifth Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics

Boston, Massachusetts, March 21-24, 2013

Paper S082

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Engaging Students with Their iPad and iPhone Applications

Christina Gawlik

Saint Xavier University

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ABSTRACT

We discuss engaging ways to utilize popular iPhone and iPad Apps for teaching common mathematics in a technology driven world. We explore classroom ready activities using free downloadable apps to investigate Geometry, Measurement, Statistics and Algebra concepts found in Mathematics for Teachers, Developmental Mathematics, and College Algebra courses.

Keyword(s): mobile platforms, college algebra, teacher training, developmental mathematics, geometry, statistics