Web 2.0 Tools SMART Notebook Math Tools By Joanna Snyder

Task 1—Creating Equations Method 1– Equation Editor (∑) To use the equations editor, click on the ∑ symbol. Use the mouse to draw a textbox on the page. The equation editor automatically appears. Use the symbols in the editor and the characters on the keyboard to create any mathematical expression. Click outside the textbox to complete the equation.

Task 1—Creating Equations Method 2—Converting Writing Select the pen from the toolbar (click on ). Or select a marker from the SMART board. Write any mathematical equation. Click on the entire written expression. Click on the menu arrow that appears, and select the Recognize Math Ink option. The computer’s interpretation appears. If it is correct, hit the green checkmark. Note: For tips on how to write recognizable equations visit: 8_0/index_Left.htm#CSHID=NBNotebookSoftware|StartTopic=Content %2FHome.htm|SkinName=SMART

Task 2—Solving Equations Select the equation. Click on the menu arrow of the equation. Place the cursor over Math Actions. Select the option you wish to execute. – Possible selections include: simplify symbolically, simplify numerically, find zeroes, or find maxima. The software then does the calculations and displays the solutions.

Click on the button on the toolbar. Select the number of sides the polygon should have. On the notebook page, press where you want the image to be. Drag the cursor out until the shape is the desired size. Task 3—Creating Shapes Method 1—Regular Polygons

Select from the toolbar. On the notebook page, press where you want the first vertex to go. Continue pressing where each consecutive vertex to go. When you want to close the shape, click on the initial vertex. Task 3—Creating Shapes Method 2—Irregular Polygons

Click on the menu arrow and select the options to: – Show/hide vertices – Show/hide interior angles – Show/hide side lengths When the vertices are displayed, click on a red circle and drag it to edit the vertex. When the side lengths are displayed, double click on a side and type a new number to edit the side length. (The other sides automatically adjust as well.) Task 4—Working With Shapes

Circles, squares and rectangles can also be divided into equal parts. Click on the menu arrow of the circle, square, or rectangle. Select the Shape Division option. Choose the number of parts into which you want to divide the shape. The portions of the shape can then be manipulated separately. Task 4—Working With Shapes

Task 5—Inserting Graphs Method 1—Default Graphs Select the button from the toolbar. Click on the Cartesian graph, quadrant graph, or number line to insert a default graph. When the graph appears, you can use the buttons at the bottom to customize the graph (remove grid lines, zoom, etc.) To add a point to the graph double click on the coordinate where it should appear. To add a trend-line to the graph, click on the button.

Task 5—Inserting Graphs Method 2—Customized Graphs Select the button from the toolbar. Click on the wizard. Follow the wizard instructions to create a graph. Select the range and domain of the x and y variables (when applicable). Also, insert the interval of the values. Click finish when done, and the graph will appear. The graph can then be manipulated in the same way as a default graph.

Task 6—Creating Tables Select the button from the toolbar. Choose the numbers of columns and rows for the table. When the table appears, double click on the first empty box. When the cursor appears, you can type in the first x value. Hit tab, and the cursor moves to the next box. Insert the first y- value. Continue until the table is completed. Note: You can also write on the table with the pen. Then, you can select the table, click on the menu arrow, and then select recognized graph table content.

Task 7– Generating Graphs/Tables If you have a completed table, you can generate a graph by selecting the table. Click on the menu arrow, go down to math actions and then choose generate graph. The graph and the table are then connected. Any change made on the table is reflected in the graph. Similarly, if you have a completed graph, you can click on the menu arrow, go to math actions, and then choose generate table. Again, the two are connected. Note: you can disconnect tables and graphs by hilighting the two, and hitting the blue “x” that lies on the illustrated connection.

Additional Tools Ruler Protractor Compass These can be found under on the toolbar. The functions are self-explanatory.

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