Assignment #1:
Introduction:
The appropriate use of technology in mathematics classrooms is one of the principles espoused by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). Research has shown that using technology to assist in the teaching and learning of mathematics can increase student performance, understanding, and motivation. For this task, you will use a combination of technology tools to solve a real-world mathematics problem of your choice.

Task:
The number N of bacteria in a culture at time d, where d is measured in days, is modeled with the following function:
ܰ ൌ 12250݀ଶ െ 2419݀ ൅ ሺݎݑ݋ݕ ݑݐݏ݀݁݊ݐ ܦܫሻ ൅ 1000 5݀ଶ െ 37݀ ൅ 99

A. Use technology to analyze the modeling function by doing the following:
1. Use a calculator to determine the number of bacteria when ݀ ൌ 10
2. Use a graphing utility to graph and estimate the maximum number of bacteria.
a. Provide an image of the graph produced by the graphing utility
3. Determine the exact value for the maximum number of bacteria, using a computer algebra system.
a. Provide an image of the output from the computer algebra system.
4. Discuss two advantages to using graphing calculators or other math-specific technologies in the classroom.

B. Use dynamic geometry software to explore a geometric conjecture about a shape by doing the following:
1. Explain how you used the dynamic geometry software to analyze geometric properties of the shape (e.g., side lengths).
a. Provide visual images (e.g., screenshot, graphic) of how you used the software to analyze geometric properties of the shape.
2. Explain how you used the software to explore a conjecture about the shape.
a. Provide visual images (e.g., screenshot, graphic) of how you used the software to explore a conjecture about the shape.
3. Compare the strengths and limitations of the software you used (e.g., learning curve, cost, access, features) to a similar application.

C. When you use sources, include all in-text citations and references in APA format.

Assignment #1: Introduction: The appropriate use of technology in...