tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post7283423930198186833..comments2024-03-21T15:59:25.263-05:00Comments on Math Teacher Mambo: Google GeniusShireen Dadmehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16282965851939089408noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post-25636928377559430592010-12-07T21:11:20.249-06:002010-12-07T21:11:20.249-06:00I keep hearing about Wolfram Alpha ... I have to m...I keep hearing about Wolfram Alpha ... I have to make it a priority to actually learn it (and what to do with it), or just jump right in.Shireen Dadmehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16282965851939089408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post-43892049290849524822010-12-07T21:05:29.000-06:002010-12-07T21:05:29.000-06:00I have my students use Wolfram Alpha quite a bit. ...I have my students use Wolfram Alpha quite a bit. It gives them a comprehensive view of the problem. It's also great for collecting other data ... lat/long, populations ... all kinds of real-world data that can be modeled in the classroom. We distributed iPod Touches to our students, making it very easy to use this plus other great apps.<br /><br />I'm in Texas as well ... more west than central.David Hoganhttp://mathematech.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post-58974398816323364242010-11-18T09:11:48.538-06:002010-11-18T09:11:48.538-06:00Wow...I had no clue! My students have never shared...Wow...I had no clue! My students have never shared this with me. They must be smarter than I think!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05004248371200090884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post-3221638385809421452010-11-17T04:39:32.735-06:002010-11-17T04:39:32.735-06:00Chris: aye yai yai! super cool, and hopefully the ...Chris: aye yai yai! super cool, and hopefully the algebra kids don't use it for nefarious purposes.<br /><br />jd2718: sheesh! maybe it can do my taxes, too :)Shireen Dadmehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16282965851939089408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post-51371751204498407592010-11-16T00:45:07.427-06:002010-11-16T00:45:07.427-06:00You know, I'm in my 14th year teaching math, t...You know, I'm in my 14th year teaching math, too.<br /><br />This works<br />In symbols: e^(i*pi)<br />or in words: e to the i pi<br /><br />So does this:<br />square root of a googol<br /><br />And this:<br />5 choose 2<br /><br />JonathanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post-63178133921849415612010-11-15T21:17:34.998-06:002010-11-15T21:17:34.998-06:00Very handy for unit conversions, as well. For anyt...Very handy for unit conversions, as well. For anything more advanced, go waste some time on www.wolframalpha.com . Throw a polynomial equation in and see roots, factors, derivatives, graphs... You name it!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09506027195685580723noreply@blogger.com