GeoGebra Dynamic Mathematics for Schools Markus Hohenwarter, Judith Preiner Florida Atlantic University

GeoGebra What is GeoGebra?  Dynamic Mathematics Software  For Learning and Teaching in Schools  Geometry, Algebra and Calculus  Open Source

GeoGebra GeoGebra =GeometryAlgebra+ Geometry & Graphics Window Algebra Window

GeoGebra Why use Technology? “Technology is essential in teaching and learning mathematics; it influences the mathematics that is taught and enhances students’ learning.” (NCTM Principles and Standards, 2000)

GeoGebra Technology can Enhance Learning Visualizing students can “see” abstract concepts Visualizing Representations students can make connections Representations Experiments students can discover mathematics Experiments

GeoGebra GeoGebra’s Web Export Every GeoGebra Construction can be exported as a Web Page (html) Dynamic Worksheet Examples:  Theorem of Pythagoras Theorem of Pythagoras  Center of a Round Table (ggb)ggb

GeoGebra Why Open Source? Available in Schools and at Home Collaboration  GeoGebraWiki – Pool of Shared Materials GeoGebraWiki  User Forum – Users help Users User Forum  International Community: 35 Languages Expandable by using other Open Source Libraries

GeoGebra Differences to Sketchpad / Cabri No license fees Truly Platform Independent (Java) Unlimited and easy Web-Export (unlike JavaSketchpad, Cabri Java) Direct input of Equations, Coordinates and Commands Integrated Computer Algebra System Open Architecture: JavaScript Interface (Example: Fractions)JavaScript InterfaceFractions

GeoGebra Future Plans Make it Easier, Easier, Easier! Spread Sheet Window Symbolic Calculator Window (CAS) Extended Web-Export Interactive Exercises, Worksheet Modules

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Web Addresses GeoGebra GeoGebraWiki – Pool of free Materials GeoGebra User Forum

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