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This material is based in part upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. DUE-0202202

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NCPN, Atlanta, Sept. 30 - Oct. 3, 2009
SECO, Columbus, Feb. 25-27, 2010.
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Up Close and Personal
Bios and other information about Bob Chaney and Fred Thomas [the people who offer Math Machines workshops].

National Standards

Our work is aligned with Math, Science, and Technology standards. more

The mission of our organization is to improve the quality of mathematical education, enhance the transfer of mathematical thinking into other classes, and increase students’ ability to apply rigorous mathematics outside the classroom. Our primary tool for carrying out this mission is “math machines”—simple devices which give an immediate, physical, dynamic expression to “abstract” mathematical equations.

FIRST TIME HERE? You might want to read the rationale behind this project and view photos and evaluations from past workshops.

What's New?

Sept. 3, 2009.

Free software (upgraded Sept. 5, 2009) and building instructions are now available to control a low-cost hobby servo motor with Vernier's SensorDAQ interface. Click here for more information.

You can also see the AAPT presentation which describes the controller or look at photos and participant evaluations from the 2009 summer workshops.

[ archives of past "What's new?" ]

New Math Machines
for the SensorDAQ from Vernier Software & Technology

Click here for SensorDAQ products

Here for Calculator Products

Getting Results

Bob Chaney and Math Machines are featured in Getting Results, a new program from WGBH and the League for Innovation in the Community College. Click here for the program.

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Workshop Photos and Evaluations

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