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Title: Uses of Java Applets in mathematics education
Url: http://www.utc.edu/%7Ecpmawata/instructor/tsukuba1.htm
Contributor: Christopher P Mawata (author)
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga (publisher)
Description: This document discusses and illustrates a variety of applications for Java applets designed for mathematics instruction. The author aims to demonstrate that applets are very powerful as a medium of instruction. Examples of ways in which applets can improve mathematics instruction are given. Applets are included that can be used to generate: examples, instances of the objects under discussion, and simple yes/no or multiple choice questions. According to the author, these applets give students immediate reassurance that they have understood a concept. A sample applet for elementary school children allows the user to indicate the fraction that represents the part of the pie that is shaded. Applets can be used to generate data for students to analyze. Applets can guide a student through a sequence of steps with the student performing the activities at each step as the applet runs. Another sample applet is designed to convince the student that the sum of the measures of the angles in a triangle is 180 degrees. The student cuts up a triangle and rearranges the angles to form a 180 degree angle. Other sample applets can be used for constructions, proofs, puzzles, and to support mathematical themes. This resource is appropriate for all users, because it involves on-line activities that produce a tangible result and demonstrates the different ways in which the Java programming language can be used.
Classification: Integrated/interdisciplinary approaches -- Mathematics (ENC)
Mathematics -- Geometry -- Angles (ENC)
Mathematics -- Geometry -- Trigonometry (ENC)
Mathematics -- Instructional issues (ENC)
Format: Text/HTML
Audience: Undergraduate students
Language: English
Copyright: Java applets copyright C. Mawata
Subject: Mathematics
Integrated/interdisciplinary approaches
Date Record Checked: 2005-10-06 (W3C-DTF)
Date Last Modified: 2005-10-06 13:05:01 (W3C-DTF)
Interactivity Level: Low
Interactivity Type: Mixed
Instructional Method: Integrating technology
Gender: Involves hands-on or lab activities
Uses STEM to solve real-world problems
Other Platform Requirements: Requires browser that supports use of Java applets
Cost for user: No
Copyright restrictions: Yes
Learning Context: Intermediate elementary
Undergraduate lower division
Intended End User: Teacher