sitive.

But
sensitive. Du
Mathematics
tools are not case
general, Microsoft this?
there is one exception. What is
MiceA Crrte
o i e s h a t we case variables a s n c
Vicrosoft Mathematics treats
upper
graphing.
measure do we have in Microsoft
How many units of angular
Mathematics? 3ttwee)
but l
and clicked on graph
typed x^2 in Microsoft Mathematics
plot. What went wrong?
received this error message: Cannot K. In
Toy type uppe ase f e Lualse
number field in Microsoft
When we specify the'complex
set unit of angular
as the
Mathematics, aNusare automatically
measure.

when performing calculations

What is the unit of angular measure
functions in Microsoft Mathematics?
involving trigongmetric

the number of decimal places to 4 in Microsoft

If you set

Mathematics and calculate what result will you get? U

Use the information below to answer questions 8 to 10

The Expression xdx is entered in Microsoft Mathematics and

highlighted.
What will be the result afterclicking on Mathematics, Compute
then Differentiat on x? nt

What will be the result after clicking on Mathematics, Compute

then Integrate on x? 1 *C
+XctC
0. What will be the result atter clicking on Mathematics, Compute
then Calculate? c
 will you /
. In what coordit:atesystom in Microsoft Mathematics
ot

z = x+y2 3D Cosrdun
in Graph,
Microsoft Mathematics and click on
2. You type x^2
assuming you don't get an error message, how many plot options
are available to you?

will you plot

13. In what coordinate system in Microsoft Mathematics
r 4sin (0)? oa Ccordonaste

the values of x and y So

14. Given the feasible region below, detcrmine
that the objective function 7x + 4y is minimized.

aat,93

1 0 11 12 13 14 15 16 T 8
-3 2 01 2 34 5 6 *

X-xy+3 -3
15. What is the value of lmy--0 y1x2y+5xy-y3

X-Xy+3 3
16. What is the value of
y-1 1lllx0x2y+5xy-y3

17. What forniula will you use in Excel to siinulate the tossing of an
cight-sided die?
- INT (6*
PRINo(J)+
P'ae
ACoin is loaded so that it is two times as likely to show head as
lail
when it is tossed once. VWhat formula
wil! you use in Excel to
Simulate the tossing this coin? =
1F(RANICJCOGLO)
Use the information below to answer questions 19 to 23

Mke's diet consists of food X and food Y. The matrix N

represents
the number of and
nutrients 1, 2, 3 per ounce for each of the foods

2 3
N 60 50 38 X
L42 20 67
The matrices B, L, and D
represent the number of ounces of each
food that Mike eats for breakfast, lunch and
dinner, respectively.
L X
u 31 D- 2 Y
B 2
4
Without calculating, interpret the matrices
BN
2x 3
LN
3
DN
23
BL+D mposiLL

(BL + BN

How many parameters has

the RAND function in Excel?
LuC)
How many mathcalcal objects do we have in GcoGcbra?
3(hree
Page | 3
 and
26. GeoGebra is a mathematics software for learning
dynamic
dynamic
teaching mathematics in schools. Explain the phrase
Loahin
software' Yy an move to any
and teaching
27. GeoGebra is an open source software for learning
mathematics in schools. What one word can you use to replace open

Sourcee?
ee
ete
tha uf that displays syntaxcs and
also has
GeoGebra also
28. GeoGebra
28. has the ut function

arguments as we start typing.

Construction
29. In GeoGebra, every command has its corresponding
tool. True/False

30. In GeoGebra, every construction tool has its coTesponding

Command. True/False

in GeoGebra. What command

31. You have created points A, B, and C
will you use to draw triangle ABC? Semet
b/n bud pout

do?
32. GeoGebra, what will the command Circle[D,A]
Inrete he Centeed Urcle twough he pod .
33. In GeoGebra, how many arguments
or parameters has the
RectangleSum command? 5fwe)
lower Riemann sum in GeoGebra is
34. The command for the
LowerSum[f,a,b,n). What does the variables n represent?
n he nunmber 4 b-laferal (kectungla
35. Given a function, f(x) and an value, x0,
initial what is GeoGebra's

command for approximating the root of f(x) =

0?

Page4
 points (2, 0)
and (, bet
, 00) betwL
the
i{x) and
Uvena luncion, what is
GeoGebra's
tebra's comman.
cOmmand fo
n e graph of f{x) cut the
x-axis,
= 0?
root of f{x)
approximating the

Octave displays
S_aqmfaxt digits.
S7. By default,

defines the matrix in Microsoft

33. The expressioon \C d
Mathematics.

defines the matrix

(a b in GeoGeb
39. The expression C d.

40. The cxpression defines the matrix ( din

Octave.

T h T t i s s

4. In Octave, the symbol suppresses output.

42. Given a function, fx) and the points (a, 0) and (b, 0) between whie
the graph of f{x) cut the x-axis, what is Octave's command for
approximating the root of f(x) = 0?

43. Given function, f{x) and an initial value, x0, what is Octave's
a

command for approximating the root of f(x) 0? =

4. Octave's command for

implementing the trapezoidal rule is
trapz(x,y). What does x represent? X-ovclmaWe
d Octave's command ior implementing the
rapz(x,y). What does y trapezoidal rule is
represent?
45. what will be the output of 1/2+1/3 in Octave?
0:83333
 Sx
to evaluate 2 x - + 2 al
47. Write a series of Octave commands
PolyaPn)
x 2, 3, 4, and 5. P-S2] Result=[o, 5 14 27)
[2 3 + 5] 3 Octave?
bx in
48. How will you represent the polynomial p(x) = ax +
Poyvad (Pn
Pla b] Rerlt(qx+b
and press the Enter key.
49. At a prompt in Octavé you type format rat
At tne neExt prompt you type pi and press
the Enter key. What will

Octave display? 353/133

what will yoy do?
50. In other to restore the default settings in Octave,
tv shw
petomat tFhert Eype prompt fprmat
51. What technique is used in Excel to evaluate the effect of changing
selected factors? hat-If Analyeus
the development of linear
52. What event provided the impetus for
programming? klorld klar
53. What name is given to the process of imitating real life situations

using an artificial device? &tmulanon

54. What branch of science does linear programming belong to?2

nagem e t eience

in Excel is set to Automatic. Cell

55. Assume the Calculation Options
the formula =$A$1+2.
Al contains the number 6. Cell A2 contains
value will cell A3
If cell A2 is copied and pasted in cell A3, what
contain? 8
In
56. What key on the keyboard is used to simulate an experiment
Excel?y o

want but not the input value that wi

57. If you know the result you
what can you use in Excel to find the input
give you your results,
value? D u SCK qoal Sk
Page
58. in how many ways can you define a function in Octave?

9. An experiment consists of drawing a card at random from

from a pack
a

52 cards and recording whether it is a heart, a spade, a

club. Write a formula that you will use in Excel to diamond,
simulate the or
drawing INT(GKGNA CJJ+
(0. What transformation does not preserve area?
nlarqement
 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA
FACULTY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
DEPARTMENTOF MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
END OF SECOND SEMESTER 2016/2017
ACADEMIC YEAR EXAMINATION
ICTD 241: INSTRUCTIONAL TECH. FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
MATHEMATICS
DURATION: HOUR (3O MINUTES)
Instructions
. This paper consists of 15
questions.
Questions DON'T carry equal marks.
11. Marks allocated to each
iv. question appear at the end of the question.
Answer ALL questions.
N Credit will be given to
clarity of expression and orderly presentation.
I. List the units of angle measure in Microsoft Mathematics.
Rudiens
Pegrees 3 marks
2. If the number field in raen
Microsoft Mathematics is set to
is/are active/radon Complex, which angle measure(s)

I mark
3 List all the coordinate systems in
- D CCorelwna esMicrosoft Mathematics.,Y.
,.1oler Coeeie 4 marks
3-30 (oorcteCyuicdicl Gorchngti
List all the
4 coordinate systems in GeoGebra. Sphen cal looretaNes
3 marks

5. You enter the d

expression (6x') in Microsoft Mathematics. You then click on
Mathematies, Compute then Differentiate on x. Write down the result
18x* of your actions.
I mark

6 You enter the

expression (6x") in Microsoft Mathematics. You then click on
Mathematics, Compute then Calculate. Write down the result
of your actions
36 I mark

7. What is the iaximum number of decimal places you can set in Microsott Mathematics?
ax= 3 mhvn o
What is the iaxiniun number of
de I mark

decimal places you ean set in Geouebra?

Imark

Page 1 ci3
 Scoede(o16/07

16)

17. List all the coordinate

systems in Microsoft Mathematies
d2
18 You enter the expression (6x3) in Microsoft Mathematje[. You then ciick Ou

Mathematics, Compute then Differentiate on x. Write down the result of your actions. Ch
MS m
19. What is the default 2-D plot Range settings in Berive?

2x+1,x<l
20. A function fis defined a_ f(x) = { * , 1 < x s 2 . What syntax will you use in GeoGebra to

4,4<x
plot the graph of the function?

2
21. You enter the expression(6x3) in Microsoft Mathematics. You then click on
dx2
Mathematics, Compute then Calculate. Write down the result of your action5

22. Consider the problem:

is noted
randomly selected 225 flights and the number of unoccupied
seats
An airline
for each flight. The sample mean and standard deviation are 11.6 and 4.1
seats
90%
respectively. Estimate u, the number of unoccupied sÇats per flight using
a

confidence interval.
in GeoGebra to solv it.
Write down the syntax you will use

23. Consider the identity: sin 3xsin 5x =cos

2
2x-cos 8xi Trombine
What is GeoGebra's syntax that can be used to prove the, identity?

can set in Microsoft Mathematics?

24. What is the maximum number of decimal places you

25. List the types of objects we have in GeoGebra.

contains the
26. Assume the Calculation Options in MS Excel is set to Automatic. Cell Al
If in cell
number 2. Cell A2 contains the formula =SA^I+1. cell' A2 is copied and pasted
A3, what value will A3 hold? 3
is set to Automatic. Cell Al contains the
27. Assume the Calculation Options in MS Excel
=AHI. If cell A2 is copied and pasted in cell A3,
number2. Cell A2 contains the formula
what value will A3 hold?

Excel is set to Manual. Cell AI contains the number

28. Assume the Calculation Optionsin MS
A2 is copied and pasted in cell A3, what
-2. Cell A2 contains the formula =$AST+1. If cell
value will A3 hold?
 7 ASSume the
Calculation
2.Cell A2 contains the Options in MS Excel is set to Manual. Cell Al contains the number
formula =Al+1. If cell A2 is
value will A3 hold? copied and pasted in cell A3, what
30.- What
key on the
2
Keyboard is used to simulate
31.
an
experiment?
How many
plots are available in Microsoft Mathematics?
32. What are the views in
(tw)
33. What the is
GeoGebra?
tvislqelh ued, Cnaphmt VLEN
Drag Test GeoGebra? CHS VyE Sprendheet vi
in

34. The
graph f(x) of =
obalally vied 30 CAhi
will you take euts x-axis between What
the
I and 2. steps
to find r such that
graphical solution.) fx) =
0 in the
given interval using GeoGebra?
(No
Use the
A
information below to answer
student who has not
studied for a questions 35 and 36
answers (a, b. c.
d) for each 10-question multiple test, with 4 choices
question, decides to simulate
questions according to a simulation such a test and among the
in which each answer the
probability. choice of answer has the same
35. Write a formula that the student can use to
generate a simulated answer sheet.
36. Whai are the
assumptions underlining your formula in
question 35?
37. Fill in the
blanks in the
GeoGebra has the belpwihdn statement
typing.(3 words)
autu (omide that displays syntaxes and
arguments as we start

3 What is the defauit number

of decimal places in
39, In GeoGebra, every gcomctry tool in the menu
GeoGebra?
d=
bar has
4),
a
matching command. True or
Jn jeoGebra., every coinmand has
False?
a
matching geometry too! in the menu bar. True or False

END OF PAPER
 13. In lincar programming, sense is used to indicate either it is a maximization or
minimization problem. True or False?

14. What is the default value of sense?

15. In lhnear programming the input argument ub [} indicates that the upper bound is
assumed to be

16. Given the polynomial 3x3 +x -2, how will you input it in Octave?
17. A(:,2)=I] deletes the of the matrix A

18. In how
many ways can to represent the column vector
2 in Octave?
3
19 How many
input arguments does the linear
programming syntax havc?
20. How many
output values does the linear programming syntax have?
21.
conv(p,9) will the two
polynomiais p and q.
22 Iffis a function handle and x0 is
the
a scalar, then fzero(f,x0) is Octave's
method. implementation of

SECTIONB (MICROSOFT
23 The 2D graphs in MATHS ADD-IN).
Microsoft Mathematics Add-In areQ0 Coorcluae, oar Cocla
24. How many 3D graphs are in Microsoft Mathematics Add-In?
25. If you specify list of numbers and click on
Compute, Algebra is available. True or False?
26 How many units
of angular measurements are available?
27. If the unit of angular
measurement is changed, all previous calculations are
or False?
affected. True
28. When finding the
must be cdian
derivatives of trigonometric functions, the unit of
angular measurement
29 I typed x2 +1 =
0, ciicked
equotion
on
Compute thanSolve for x. I got the
or
systems of equations have no solution.
What message 7he current
did I do
wrong?
30. iI set the number decimal places to 5, what will be the result of 1 8? 01aS
2 - Lt-Lemm Page 2 of 4
 13 cither il is a maximization or
to indicale
uncar programming, sense is used
minimization problem. True or False?

14. What is the default value of sense ?

15. In linear programmine the input argument ub=|} Indicates that the upper bound is
assumed to be

16. Given the polynomial 3x3 +x-2, how willyou input it in Octave?

17.
AC:2)-] deletes the ofthe matrix A

18. In how
many ways can to represent the column vector in Octave?

19 How many
input arguments does the linear programming syntax havc?
20. How many
output values does the linear programming syntax have?
21
conv(p,4) will the two polynomials p and q.

22 Iffis a function handie and x0 is a scalar, then

the method.
fzero(f,x0) is Octave's
implementation of

SECTION B (MICROSOFT MATHS

23 The 2D graphs in Microsoft Mathematics Add-In are ADD-IN),
24 How many 3D
0 Coocluade, Rlrca
graphs are in Microsoft Mathematics
Add-In?S
25. If you specify list of numbers and
click on
Compute, Algebra is available. True
26 How many units of
or
False?
angular measurements are
available? 3
27. f the unit of angular measurement
or False
is
changed, all previous caleulations are affectled. True
28 When finding the derIVAliVes of
must be Cdian rigonomelric functions, the unit of
angular mcasurement
29 I tvped x +1 =0,
Ciicked on Compute thSolve for x. I
eauation or systems oJ equalions have no solution. got the The current
What did I do message
It the
wrong?
number decimal places to 5, what will be
the result of 1 8?
01S
2 - Let Page 2 of 4

Ca
 The diagram below shows part of the formatting tools in 2D Plot.
Use it to answer questions 31 to 33

Display g|

31 The icon marked _ i s used to Show or Hide Axes.

32 The icon marked V_is used to set plot range.

The icon marked_ is used to show hide grid lines.

33 or

The 'Rotate around a plot axis' icon is available in 2_D graphs only.
34

35. The Trace a plot' icon is available in 2_D graphs only.

is in the
36. When we insert a graph, any changes made to the source expression reflected
graph. True or False?

when you attempt to plot y = sin x?

37 How many plot options are available
How many plot options are available when you attempt to plot sin x?2 38)
38

SECTIONC(MS EXCEL)
RAND function?
39 How many arguments has the

Excel, RAND and rand represent the same function. True or False?
40. In YOhd
41. 14ntt> is used to simulate the tossing of a fair coin.
PQnd
(Pand ( ) L0 ,9°) is 2 MMLI
42. Excel's syntax for multiplying matrices

Newton's method for linding the roots of non

43 7 elis Excel's inplementation of
linear equations.

What is the name of the Add-In in Exccl used in solving linear programming problems?
44.
-AJ+1. If
Calculation option is set toManual. I is typed in Ccll A1. In cell A2 is typed A10?
what value will appear in cell
pasted in cclls A3 Al0,
to
cell A2 is copied and

Autto = Page 3 of 4
 SECTION D (GEOGEBRA)

below shows the Construction Tool

Bar.
The diagram
Usc it to answer questions 46 to 49

a=2

O4
III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI

46. The toolbox marked contains a tool for finding the perpendicular bisector of a line
segment.

47. The toolbox marked X contains a tool for rotating an object about a point.

48. The tooibox marked VII contains a tool for drawing circles. True or False?

The toolbox marked X contains a tool for inserting a text. True or False?
49
50. Ifa new object is created using existing objects, the new object is olassificd as eeen deoF
object.
51 Auxiliary objects are NOT shown in the Hlqebr View.

f we create an object without using existing objects, the object is classified as M e

52
object.

53. By defauit, dsheclobjects are classified as auxiliary objects in the Algebra View.

54. TheA tu _function displays syntaxes and arguments as we start typing.

hlete
The syntax ine draws a line segment AB.

56. The synt3x draws a line passing through the points A and 3.
Every command has a corresponding geometry tool. True or lalsc?
51
Every geometry tool has a corresponding command, Tue or lFalse?
58
The command A (2,3) creates the
59

60
Thc command a (2,3) crcates the eeju
ND OF PAPER
 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA
FACULTY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATIcS EDUCATION
END OF SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION -2021

ICTD241: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING

MATHEMATICS

DURATION: ONE (1) HOUR

Instructions
1. This paper consists of 20 qucstions,
Questions DON'T carry equal marks.
Marks to cach question
111
allocated
Answer ALL questions.
appears at the end of the question.
Credit will be given to clarity of
expression and orderly presentauon.

What is zero-padding? Give an example.

3 marks

What angular measure will you use when finding the derivative of sin(x)?
rdia 1 mark

3 Given li 2y5y-y) Write down two ways in which you can enter this

expression in Microsoft Mathematics to evaluate it.

n lin o- t3 44marks
A*-fg 3 - Sey-3 )
4 Write the GieoGiebra syntax or command that you can use to evaluate

lim(4-ifx s2) #IF ( x<2,P-, x-1)

- 1 ifxk>
3 marks

5. You enter the expression J x*dx in Microsoft Mathematics. You then click on
Mathematics, Compute then Integrate on x. Write down the result of your actions.
I nmark
At
1
G
6.
6. You enter the expression J x'dx in Microsolt Mathematics. You then elick on
Mathematies, Compute then Caleulate. Write down the result of your actions.
I mark

7. If the number of decimal places is sct to 4 in MicrOsolt Mathematies, what will be the

result of 3/4
I mark

Page 1 of 4

3
t h e number of decimal places is set to 4 in GeoGebra, what will be the result of3/4

9. 1 a, b 1
the
) I mark
parameters (orarguments) for CGeoGebra's RectangleSum syntax or command
3 marks

10. "GeoGebra is a dynamic mathematics open source software for learning and
teaching
mathematics in schools". What do the words/phrases dynamie and open source
meau?
2 marks
11. The 1able below is an Excel worksheet.
B C D E
0

Write down the formula you will use to count the number of Os.

1 mark

12. What the

are
properties of enlargement/dilate?
2 marks

Use the information below to answer questions 13 and 14

Ampisco Airline wants to fly 1400 members of a fan club from Accra to Amia.
The airline has two types of
planes. Type A can carry 50 passengers, requires 3 tight
attendants and costs GHC14000 for the
trip.
Type B can carry 300 passengers, requires 4 flight attendants and costs GHC90000 tor
the trip.
1f the airline must use at least as
planes as tvpe B and has available 42 flight
many type A
attendants, how many planes of each type should be used to minimize the cost ot tne ip:
13. Write down the constraints. 3A Cost 14DOO
4 marks
CoSt ooote
14. Writedown the objective function. B 0C HfA
I mark

4
Page 2 of
 he
diagram below is a construction in GeoGebra. Use it to answer-question 15.

B A

15. Wnte the GeoGebra syntax or command that you will use to find the tangent lines
iromn
the point Ç to the conic e.
1 mark

16. "Availability of computers alone cannot ensure their cffective use in the classroom"
What other major factor determines their effective and efficient use?
I mark

17. Abigail wrote the formula =INT(6*RAND0)+1 to simulate the roll of a fair die. What
are the assumptions underlying Abigail's formula?
4 marks
as equai Preoaliy
umb r
S2eciJ equai

ECh
t oe
18. Matrix A has dimensions 2 x 3 and matrix B has dimensions 3,x 2
a. What is the dimension of AB? 2
b. What is the dimension of BA?=
A
he ch
2 3
3x3
2 marks

19. What in-built function in MS Excel is used in implementing Newton's method for finding
the approximate root of a non-linear equation?
CToal feek 1 mark

'o e el Page 3 of4

 he diagram below shows tools in Microsoft
the formatting Mathematics. Use it to
answer question 20

Display +D O
1 2 3 A 5
2t.
a. Which tool will you use to sef the plot range? Hool S
I mark

bb. Which tool will you use to hide or show the axis? ool
I mark

C. Which tool will you use to hide show the

or outer frame? Tool
I mark

127 S 3