Mathematics Use appropriate instruments, electronic equipment, computers and networks to access information, process ideas and communicate results. The technology of paper and pencil is appropriate in many mathematical situations. In many other situations, calculators or computers are required to find answers or create images. Specialized technology may be required to make measurements, determine results or create images. Students must be able to use the technology of calculators and computers including spreadsheets, dynamical geometry systems, computer algebra systems, and data analysis and graphing software to represent information, form conjectures, solve problems and communicate results.
Technology is invented and improved by the use of scientific principles.
In turn, scientists depend on technology in performing experiments, analyzing data and communicating the results. They learn how technology, in turn, is the result of a scientific design process that includes continual refinements and improvements. Social Science Use appropriate instruments, electronic equipment, computers and networks to access information, process ideas and communicate results. Technology today provides a channel through which students can gather knowledge of the past, search information about today and make hypotheses regarding the future. This technology includes databases, computer programs, on-line services and interactive telecommunications.