GEOMATECH - supported by modern software GeoGebra,
the Revised National Curriculum fitting mathematical and
scientific development of teaching material and training of
trainers - in Hungary
Ildikó Anna Pomuczné Nagy
Faculty of Teacher Training College, Kecskemét College/Hungary Trainer in
the project GeoMatech nagyildikoanna@freeamail.hu
Abstract
In my presentation I would like to introduce the GEOMATECH education
development project and I would like to share my experiences as a trainer.
The project, in which I work as a trainer, was launched in January 2014 in
Hungary. Its aim is that students in public education should come to like maths
and science subjects, become more motivated and could experience success
in learning. They should be encouraged to take up a career in the field of
science.
During the training we introduce the digital curriculum units created under the
project, we teach the use of GeoGebra software, as well as advanced
methodologies, such as Web 2.0 tools and classroom solutions to support
teamwork. We are modelling the relationship between mathematics and art on
the computer, and we realize some ideas for the computer by manual activities
as well.
After the presentation of the project, I will summarize my experiences gained
from the training of my students at college and teacher training. I will compare
traditional mathematics teaching and learning with the opportunities offered by
the project, particularly with regard to its impacts on problem-solving skills
development.