Technology can be a very useful tool to model mathematics. In my Coodinating Seminar at the Mount I had to use technology that could potentially be used in a classroom setting. Having means to give students something visual and manipulative will reinforce their learning and make concrete connections to abstract thoughts.
Using the worksheet below and the program GeoGebra you can create a model for the cross product of two vectors. This also shows some tips and tricks that can be used to To learn more about the program GeoGebra click here.
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