The US sub-prime crisis and global economy uncertainty show that young people need to be taught the basic financial mathematics crucial to success in life.
The workshop will begin by introducing the features in ClassPad and then solving samples of interesting problems in financial mathematics at Singapore secondary schools and polytechnic level.
The workshop will provide step-by-step procedures and engage participants in a hands-on use of spreadsheets, CAS and E-activities applications of ClassPad.
The workshop will also demonstrate and highlight the benefits of using ClassPad for students and teachers, such as reflections and journal writing, links and integrating of programmes, sharing of developed resources.