>The computer is a goldmine of math concepts. Logic gates and
>binary representation. Permutations. The notion of operators,
>algorithms, and the sequencing thereof. Plus object oriented
>thinking has proved a bonanza as well -- works very well in
>tandem with spatial geometry, since polyhedra are objects with
>properties.[1] Our curriculum gets to flatlander Euclidean stuff
>by way of spatial geometry (spatial modeling first, proofs about
>triangles later).[2]
>
>We're looking at blueprints for a charter school here in Oregon.
>We'll probably be calling it a "high school" for legal reasons,
>but plan to admit a full range of qualified individuals (in
>competition of community colleges, or in complement, depending
>on how we're received).
>
>Teachers will need to know some Java -- yes, I'm talking math
>teachers. Our math center will be very high tech and showcase
>the direction schools really should be taking, given all the
>advances over the last few decades.[3] Obviously we've got
>some sponsors with capital.
>
>Our expectation is once more parents start seeing what the
>Silicon Forest is doing to showcase experimental, prototype
>schools of tomorrow, there will be no turning back. This
>should help all schools leverage a bigger piece of the pie,
>as I think public opinion will become reinvigorated around
>the math issue -- many adults will wish to enroll and "really
>get it" this time around (and they really will, in the kinds
>of trainings we provide for them).
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But your list doesn't include things that RayM suggested. I think he was
looking at Window NT and the like? I guess I assumed he would also want
other business skills like word processing, operating systems, etc. Your
list is fine for some math classrooms. No problem.
Ed
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SO WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE LINES VS CAPS?? CAN YOU EASILY TELL WHO SAID WHAT?
ED
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>Kirby
>Oregon Curriculum Network
>http://www.inetarena.com/~pdx4d/ocn/
>
>[1] http://www.inetarena.com/~pdx4d/ocn/oop.html
> (also article in March 1999 issue of FoxPro Advisor)
>[2] http://www.inetarena.com/~pdx4d/ocn/urner.html
>[3] http://www.teleport.com/~pdx4d/mathcenter.html
>
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