Teaching mathematics with GeoGebra

GeoGebra constructions are great and it’s fun ‘watching’ them especially if you know the mathematics they are demonstrating. If you don’t and most students don’t then we have a bit

Embedding the idea of functions in geometry lessons

GeoGebra is a great tool to promote a way of thinking and reasoning about shapes. It provides an environment where students can observe and describe the relationships within and among

Solving algebra problems – which one should be x?

Every now and then I get an e-mail from a friend’s son asking for help in algebra problems. When it’s about solving word problems, the email will start with “How