Four examples of investigative mathematics
· Multiples of Three (isolating digits)
· Pythagorean Triples
· Sums of Consecutive Numbers
· Beads (a distribution puzzle)
Four examples of interactive presentation environments:
· Haitch
· Factor-Multiple
· Multiples
· Lucky Stars
In October: the investigation was "Ring on a String"
The Interactive Task was: "Make a Copy"
And the techniques demonstrated were:
· Making a Table for a Function of Two Independent Variables.
· Inserting an Increment Button.
· Using Paste Special
In November: the investigation was "More Beads"
The Interactive Task was: "Interactive Division"
And the technique demonstrated was: Conditional Formatting
In January: the investigation was "Number Pyramids" plus "Pascal Multiples"
The Interactive Task was: "Number Grid Functions"
And the technique demonstrated was: Triangular Arrays by Turning Off Zeros