Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Summer 2025 - EDUC 845 G031

Learning Mathematics with Computers (5)

Class Number: 3700

Delivery Method: Online

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Location: TBA

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Experience in incorporating computers in mathematical problem solving, adaptation of materials for use in mathematics classroom.

COURSE DETAILS:

Students will explore a wide range of technologies used in mathematics teaching and learning. Historical, philosophical, epistemological perspectives on these technologies will be discussed, as will political and aesthetic dimensions. Students will have the opportunity to engage in technology-rich mathematical experiences and also to undertake the design of a “duo of artefacts” that is appropriate for their own current teaching context.

Course Dates:
Wednesdays, 4:30 - 9:00 pm
April 16 - July 16, 2025

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  1. To better appreciate the way that technologies have historically shaped mathematical concepts.
  2. To appreciate the political, material and curricular context that frames the use of technology in contemporary school mathematics
  3. To understand and assess the semiotic potential of different technologies
  4. To develop expertise in designing technology-rich experiences for mathematics learning.

Grading

  • Participation 25%
  • Presentation of a (physical/historical) technology 25%
  • Material exploration of a mathematical concept 25%
  • Duo of artefact lesson design 25%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

  • Compass and ruler
  • iPad
  • The Geometer’s Sketchpad
  • Ball + elastics

REQUIRED READING:

To be distributed electronically through Canvas


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.