Core Conversations with Educative Dragging
The Measure-Trace-Algebratize (MTA) approach allows students to uncover algebraic relationships within familiar geometric objects.
Contributor Notes
Jeffrey J. Wanko, wankojj@muohio.edu, teaches mathematics methods courses at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He is interested in developing students' logical reasoning skills through the use of puzzles.
Michael Todd Edwards, m.todd.edwards@muohio.edu, also teaches at Miami University. He is interested in the use of dynamic mathematics software in teaching and learning mathematics.
Steve Phelps, sphelps@madeiracityschools.org, teaches AP Statistics at Madeira High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is interested in helping teachers integrate technology—particularly, dynamic mathematics software and web2.0 tools—into their instruction. Edwards and Phelps are the codirectors of the GeoGebra Institute of Ohio.
