Integrating Graphical, Numerical, and Analytical (GNA) Approaches in Community College Mathematics Offerings Using Palmtop Computers & Graphing Calculators

这个项目是整合图形，数字， 全球需求评估（GNA） 阿迪朗达克社区学院的数学课程， 在教室使用手提式掌上电脑， 推导和图形计算器。阿迪朗达克的试点项目 已经证明了改变传统的 将数学课堂变成活跃的实验室环境 与学生合作小组探索概念和真实的 世界问题。该项目正在编制课程， 由于全球需求评估方法在一个 各种各样的课程，从算术到 微分方程学生的相应改革 结果包括改善问题解决和关键 思维能力、概念获得、动机和决策 连接.这个项目是作为一个模型的动手， 积极的数学学习经验，两所高中 和大学。

This project is integrating graphical, numerical, and analytical (GNA) approaches in all levels of the mathematics program at Adirondack Community College through the use of classroom sets of handheld palm-top computers with DERIVE and graphing calculators. Pilot programs at Adirondack have shown that it is possible to transform the traditional mathematics classroom into an active laboratory environment with cooperative groups of students exploring concepts and real world problems. The project is producing curricular and instructional changes resulting from the GNA approaches in a wide variety of courses ranging from arithmetic through differential equations. Corresponding reforms in student outcomes include an improvement in problem solving and critical thinking skills, concept attainment, motivation, and making connections. This project is serving as a model of a hands-on, active mathematics learning experience for both high schools and universities.