Get an overview of Media4Math's Algebra Nspirations series. This PowerPoint was used at a recent NCTM. For more information go to www.media4math.com

1. The TI-Nspire™ in the Algebra Classroom Monica M. Neagoy, Ph.D. Series Content Writer, Host and Math Consultant NCTM – Salt Lake City – 04.09.08

2. Background Discovering Algebra with Graphing Calculators Featured on The Discovery Channel Featured on Discovery Streaming 10 30-minute episodes

3. Background (Continued) Finding the Slope of a Line Graphing a Line (on linear functions) Exploring Quadratics Solving Systems of Equations Investigating Inequalities Understanding Exponential Functions Investigating Logarithmic Functions Exploring Probability Representing and Analyzing Data Plotting the Curve of Best Fit

4. Background (Continued) International Mathematics Consultant Dr.Monica M. Neagoy served as Series Author, Host and Math Consultant (www.MonicaNeagoy.com); Award-winning Producer Dr.Edward de Leon served as the Executive Producer of the Discovering Algebra series; Award-winning editor Brian Savoie worked on the video editing and graphics.

5. Background (Continued) New series by a New Media company: am productions llc. www.Media4Math.com Algebra Nspirations

6. Algebra Nspirations: Main Objectives Modelthe teaching and learning of algebra in the technological world of the 21st Century; IntegrateTI-Nspire handheld technology in the algebraic problem presentation as well as in the problem solutions; Connect the topics of algebra—in meaningful ways—to the world in which students live; Showcase the dynamic new TI-Nspire Technology

7. Algebra Nspirations: Rationale (based on algebra research) Algebra, the perennial gatekeeper : algebra is viewed as the "filter" course for future success in college (e.g. TCB) The importance of teaching the multiple representations of algebra: words, equations, numbers and graphs The Importance of Real-World Connections A Strong Partner of MATH FORWARD

8. Algebra Nspirations: Proposed Titles 1. Linear Functions and Equations (focus: geometry of graphs) 2. Linear Functions and Equations (focus: algebra of equations) 3. Quadratic Functions and Equations (focus: geometry of graphs) 4. Quadratic Functions and Equations (focus: algebra of equations) 5. Exponents and Exponential Functions 6. Logarithms and Logarithmic Functions 7. Rational Functions and Expressions 8. Solving Systems of Equations 9. Solving Systems of Inequalities 10. Data Analysis and Algebra

9. Algebra Nspirations is Problem Based Each video contains three engaging and thought provoking problems.

10. Algebra Nspirations has Dynamic Footage

11. Algebra Nspirations has TI-Nspire Animations

12. Host Monica Neagoy

13. Algebra Nspirations Math Lab:a hands-on investigation

14. Algebra NspirationsDVD Cover Single DVD: $49.99Two-pack: $75Four-pack: $125Price for all ten: $350www.Media4Math.com