1. Tatyana Finkelstein By Tatyana Finkelstein Spring 2005 – Summer 2006 Featuring: Some practical examples of how we may use modern technology in our mathematics classroom. Click image to view video

3. Teachers: Engage students through project and inquiry based instruction. Strengthen pedagogy and curriculum by focusing on teaching STEM content for understanding. Students: Improve content knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and math.

4. River Crossing with 3 Things Task: Move all 3 things to the other bank. Cat is the pilot, he always stays on the boat. Only 1 passenger allowed on the boat. Wolf will eat Goat. Goat will eat Cabbage. Click image to view video

5. River Crossing with 8 People Task: Move all 8 people to the other bank. ☻ Someone must be on the raft to pilot it, but no more than 2 people. ☻ Children cannot go on the raft without adults. ☻ Policeman won’t leave Inmate with anyone. ☻ Mom won’t leave either Girl with Dad. ☻ Dad won’t leave either Boy with Mom. Click image to view video

6. Binary Counter Algorithm with “The Incredible Machine” (TIM Contraptions - 2000 - Sierra.com) Task: Explain this machine.  Hands-on constructive experience.  Building a virtual machine is even more fun than a real physical machine.  While at it, learn about algorithms and how a computer processor works.  Exactly what is going on?  What number is shown here? Click image to view video

7. Another Binary Counter with “Kye” Task: Figure out what is going on in this puzzle.  The green circle (Kye) is you.  -- A sticky thing (a magnet).  -- A one-way door only lets you go out, but not back in.  -- A diamond: get all the diamonds, and the puzzle is solved.  What number is shown here?  At 1 move per second, how long will it take to solve this puzzle? Click image to view video