1. Core Math Tools (CMT)
Kyle Linford

2. Core Math Tools is Helpful
General Purpose Tools
Custom Apps
Advanced Apps
Classroom Benefits

3. General Purpose Tools Algebra & Functions CAS
Symbolic expressions, equations, inequalities
Graphs and tables
Expand and factor polynomials
Compute with matrices

4. General Purpose Tools cont.
Algebra & Functions
Spreadsheet
Computes data stored in cells of a table
Formulas for rows and columns
Linear programming
Graphs for models

5. General Purpose Tools cont.
Geometry & Trigonometry
Interactive Geometry platform
Construct, measure, manipulate, transform, and animate
Simple command-oriented programming language
Synthetic and coordinate

6. General Purpose Tools cont.
Statistics & Probability
Data Analysis
“Like a spreadsheet environment with statistics related functionality”
Similar to Spreadsheet section
Display & analyze univariate and bivariate data

7. General Purpose Tools cont.
Statistics & Probability
Simulation
Create and run simulations
View graphically
Analyze

8. Custom Apps Specific topics Covers each category
Includes directions under “Help”

9. Advanced Apps More advanced Post CCSSM topics
Discrete & continuous math

10. Classroom Benefits Many options for each section
Covers a variety of topics
Easy to explore
Fun & interactive activities
Helpful explanations
FREE

11. Where to Download? National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Web search of “core math tools”

13. Summary General Purpose Tools Custom Apps Advanced Apps
Classroom benefits

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