1. Can the usage of JAVA applets and web resources replace today’s textbooks and exams? Smitha Sriram (sriram1@uiuc.edu)

2. Goals Use of interactive JAVA applets for better understanding of various concepts in Pre-Calculus Increased student involvement and interest in Math Preparation of lab sheets that will create an inquiry based study environment Use of textbook merely as a reference.

3. The Textbook used This is currently the textbook used. It is very comprehensive and covers a lot of basics that the students will need to know.

4. CBL activity – In class Lab The image shows an example of how the JAVA applet can be used for the study of functions, line graphs, slope, the derivative, and basic motion concepts. http://www.mste.uiuc.edu/murphy/MovingMan/MovingMan.html

5. Reflect on known concepts Some websites help the students in revising what they have already learnt. And some websites help them enhance their current knowledge

6. More than the syllabus Sometimes, these websites can be used by students who are interested in the material more than what is necessary to fulfill the curriculum requirements. This graphs investigates the following logarithmic property: LogM + LogN = Log MN

7. Laboratory Sheets Lab sheets are prepared to use the web site to its full potential. They will include questions that ensure student understanding of the topic.

8. Investigate Also some questions at the end of the lab sheet should help them think more deeply on what is taught in class. http://www.mste.uiuc.edu/users/dildine/js/dice/3dicetri.ht ml

9. Create their own sheets Asking the students to create their own lab sheets increases their involvement and enthusiasm. It also helps them set their learning goals.

10. Future goals Involvement of the high school students in designing the lab sheets and evaluation of the educational websites. Use of http://www.blackboard.unl.edu more intensively to store web site addresses in an organized manner, student interaction and communication. Preparation of lab sheet for every relevant and useful URL found. Development of math specific web search engines

11. References Mr. Gregory Hill @ Hinsdale Central High school Pre Calculus text book http://www.mste.uiuc.edu http://www.gomath.com http://www.students.uiuc.edu/~sriram1/GK-12 http://www.sprintbiz.com/icc/app/sim/ (For Online chat session with high school teacher)http://www.sprintbiz.com/icc/app/sim/

12. THANK YOU !