Evaluating Web Tools for Learning and Teaching Mathematics

Presented by
Dr. Andrew Wilson
Austin Peay State University
wilsona@apsu.edu
at the 25th Annual Mathematics Symposium at Western Kentucky University

Novermber 18-19, 2005


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Levels of Interactivity
  • Static to dynamic continuum
  • Drill and practice to micro-world continuum

    • Criteria to Evaluate Web Sites (download the evaluation form)

    1. Web tool URL and/or directions to the site:
    2. Brief description of the resources at the URL:
    3. This tool is appropriate for what grade level(s)/course(s)?
    4. What are the specific strengths or weaknesses of this tool as related to each of the following?

    a) Correct and Worthwhile Mathematics:
    b) Navigation and User Friendliness:
    c) Interactivity (Feedback) and Resources:
    d) Higher Order Thinking/Conceptual vs. Procedural Understanding:

    5. What specific Tennessee Mathematics Standards Accomplishments/University Goals does this site address?
    6. What would you change about this site, or is using web technology the best way to learn/teach this concept?

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    Mathlets (Some Require Shockwave or Flash Plugin)
     
    K-12 Level

    College Level

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