Building Multimedia Instructional Materials to Nationally Promote the Use of Calculator Technology in Mathematics Classes

美国数学协会将开展一项为期四年的项目，名为“构建多媒体教材，在全国范围内推广计算器技术在数学课堂上的应用”。这项建议包括在特别征集“在科学和数学教学中促进有效使用技术的项目”中。每个工具包都将有一盘20分钟的录像带，介绍如何使用图形或符号处理计算器来教授数学原理和技巧。德克萨斯州的两个学区将参与成为使用计算器的模范，以执行全国数学教师委员会(NCTM)标准。NCTM将提供专业知识，审查处于开发阶段的产品。该项目团队制作了成功的视频《数学：你可以信赖它》，并以一些数学教育界的杰出人物为特色。这个项目可能具有重大意义，因为它代表着推动全国在数学教育中接受计算器的关键一步。美国数学协会、德克萨斯仪器和两个参与的学区捐赠的金额相当于国家科学基金会申请的42%。

The Mathematical Association of America will conduct a four-year project titled, "Building Multimedia Instructional Materials to Nationally Promote the Use of Calculator Technology in Mathematics Classes". The proposal is included in the special solicitation, "Projects to Promote the Effective Use of Technology in the Teaching of Science and Mathematics". Each kit will feature a 20-minute videotape on the use of graphing or symbol manipulating calculators to teach principles and techniques of mathematics. Two school districts in Texas will participate to become models in the use of calculators in implementing the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards. The NCTM will provide expertise in reviewing the products in the development stage. The project team produced the successful video, "Math: You Can Count on It", and features a number of prominent figures in mathematics education. This project has the potential for great significance, since it represents a key step in the drive for national acceptance of calculators in mathematics education. The Mathematical Association of America, Texas Instruments, and the two participating school districts are contributing an amount equal to 42% of the National Science Foundation request.