GeoGebra

GeoGebra is a remarkable blend of mathematical power and intuitive design. It seamlessly integrates geometry, algebra, calculus, and statistics into a single platform, making it indispensable for teaching and learning. I particularly appreciate its dynamic visualizations that help demystify complex mathematical concepts for students at all levels. Its adaptability across devices ensures that whether you're in a classroom or on the move, learning and teaching are always within reach. The community of creators adds a constant stream of new resources and inspiration.

While GeoGebra offers unparalleled versatility, the sheer breadth of tools and options can be initially overwhelming for new users. However, with time and exploration, this becomes a strength rather than a limitation.

GeoGebra is an excellent tool especially for students, because it makes it possible to draw mathematics and experience it from another point of view. With GeoGebra laws of math like calculating the area of a two dimensional or three dimensional geometrical shape can be taught easier. This can be reached by freely adding forms, points, lines and circles with custom length and of course colored. This ability to make the user experience math by himself without limitations strengthens the user's mathematical thinking. Another great aspect of GeoGebra is the amount of free pre-installed course materials that deviate from the conventional calculator. This makes students able to explore many areas of math. My school uses GeoGebra very often.

Especially for teachers it took a long time to get used to how the program actually works. The wide variety of tools that are cramped together in hidden places make it hard for the beginners to get an overview of the calculator. The course materials can be created and published by anyone, so there is the possibility of having low-quality or even misleading materials.

Es una herramienta gráfica muy fácil de utilizar en Matemáticas y así poder desarrollar prácticas tanto numéricas cómo geométricas a través de sus herramientas

Para poder contar con todas sus funciones, los alumnos deben registrarse, durante un espacio de la clase se debe realizar dicho registro en dónde se puede requerir mucho tiempo.

This is impactful as it allows students to not only see a demonstration of a concept (parallel lines and transversals, natures of angles, etc.) but it allows the student to explore by manipulating interactive demonstrations. The software is free and easily accessible. You don't necessarily require an account. There is an accompanying app which makes the experience "portable" and easily accessible when on the go.

I find instructions can be confusing. I enjoy playing with the created activities but cannot always understand what is to be done with them. Some seem to be just for demonstration of concepts and some ask questions but I haven't yet figured out how to use this in a class. I think I could use a webinar or I should search perhaps for a Youtube (if there is one) that shows how to use these things efficiently. I also would prefer to have printed handouts so students can interact and actually write their observations on paper which can be collected, shared to classmates, posted on bulletin boards...that sort of thing.I also just played with an Algebra activity and was frustrated because I didn't see where a student would be able to confirm if they were correct or not.