Part 1:
Preparing to Use ICT in Teaching
a.
Aims and Objectives
In
this case study, the teacher's aim was to teach some introductory
algebra, including how to represent number patterns as number
machines and then formulas, and how to convert linear formulas
between bracket and non-bracket forms.
Specifically,
he wanted pupils to be able to:
- Identify
linear relationships in tables of values (one- and then two-operation
relationships).
- Write
these relationships in conventional algebraic notation.
- Understand
the importance of the conventional order of operations and the
use of brackets.
- Expand
simple expressions containing brackets and factorise simple
expressions which did not contain brackets.
Questions
for Consideration
- Identify
which aspects of the Mathematics programmes of study will be
involved in this topic.
- How
do you teach pupils to identify functions and construct formulas?
- Do
you use number machines as the basic way of representing functions?
- Do
you teach rules for identifying linear functions from number
patterns and tables?
- What
difficulties do pupils have?
- How
do you teach the removal of brackets and simple factorisation?
Keep
a short record of your responses to these questions for discussion
with your mentor.
 b.
Selecting ICT Resources
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