Core Math Tools for Secondary Students

NCTM has recently released a fascinating set of Java-driven math tools, including CAS, dynamic geometry and trigonometry, spreadsheet, data analysis, and simulation tools.  You can find introductory information and the download link at http://www.nctm.org/resources/content.aspx?id=32702.

I haven't had a lot of time to get acquainted with these tools yet, but it is clear that this is an important addition to the freeware we can make available to students, particularly as we incorporate mathematical modeling as well as career readiness into our courses.

I suspect that this will be an excellent companion tool to Geogebra (www.geogebra.org) and WinPlot (math.exeter.edu/rparris/winplot.html).  


I'll share more about all of these tools in future posts.


Thanks for all that you do for students!


Note:  I just ran across a list of technology tools the Park City Math Institute used in 2011 http://mathforum.org/pcmi/hstp/tech.resources.html.