Geometer's+Sketchpad+in+an+Algebra+Classroom


 * Presenter:** Cathy Chuba
 * Email:** cathy_chuba@hempfieldsd.org


 * Demonstration 1: Graphing Inequalities

Demonstration 2: Length, Perimeter, Area

Demonstration 3: Transformations of Functions**








 * Directions for Creating Basic Features in Geometers Sketchpad:

1.) To graph a function:** Open a blank sketch Graph > Grid Form > Choose Grid Graph > Plot New Function > Enter Function

You can change the color and style of the line from the Display Menu

Highlight what you want to show/hide Edit > Action Buttons > Hide/Show
 * 2.) To create a Show/Hide Button:**

You can change the label of the button if you right click and choose properties. You can change the size and font of the label by clicking on "Style" under the label tab.

Highlight the two parameters you would like to use as x and y. You must highlight them in order (x, then y). Graph > Plot as (x, y) If necessary, change the scale on your graph so that you can see the point Highlight point > Display > Trace Plotted Point
 * 3.) To Trace a Point:**

To erase the traces all at once, press open apple B (on a Mac), or go to Display > Erase Traces


 * Online Resources:**

Classroom Activities: The Geometer's Sketchpad**:** []