Technology & Learning - February 2008 - (Page 32) » Integration If students want to check any math answers to see if their logic is correct, they can go to QuickMath, which instantly provides them with the answer. For example, if students are not sure about a “joining the fractions” problem, they go to the Algebra/Join Fractions section, type in their problem of 1/5 + 2/10 + 1/20, and see the answer of 9/20. If they don’t have that answer, they can rework the problem. Through class Web sites, blogs or wikis, teachers can communicate the math standards, the goals needed to achieve the standards, homework assignments, projects, tests, and helpful Web sites for parents and students. The online site becomes an extension of the class. Harry Grover Tuttle, Ed.D., is a consultant (harry.g.tuttle@gmail.com). Students explore complex math based on their communities when they do a WebQuest such as Womick’s A Functional Housing Market, in which students derive a linear regression from their data, answer questions on the average cost per square foot, land values, and then predict the cost of different homes. High school students can better understand how number theories relate to actual events by watching the Numb3rs TV show which the teacher can tape for the “number” segments. Some small math segments are also available on YouTube, by searching for Numb3rs. Sometimes math students know they need help, but they do not want to ask the teacher. They can go to S.0.S. Math, which has tutorials that often include practice lessons. Resources ClassBrain’s Lemonade Stand Game www.classbrain.com/cb_games/cb_gms_ bag/lemonade.html National Math Trail www.nationalmathtrail.org National Council of Teachers of Math Illuminations Bar Grapher http://illuminations .nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=63 Teachnology.com www.teach-nology.com/platinum/vismath.html Math Playground’s Thinking Blocks www.mathplayground.com/thinkingblocks.html HotMath http://projects.edte.utwente.nl/hotmath/ home.htm Inspiration Software, Inc. www.inspiration.com/vlearning/index .cfm?fuseaction=concept_maps Womick’s A Functional Housing Market www.spa3.k12.sc.us/house.html S.0.S. Math www.sosmath.com QuickMath www.quickmath.com you individualize instruction LS Test Builder, our teacher inspired e-learning tool, helps and improve student achievement on state tests. questions, or draw from thousands With LS Test Builder, you create practice tests using custom math, social studies and science in of preloaded standards-aligned items for language arts, results and modify their lessons to help grades 3-12. Educators can give tests, review immediate students improve understanding and performance. ion. And improved achievement. Informed teachers. Engaged students. Personalized instruct For a free trial of LS Test Builder, log on to www.learningstation.com/TL or call 888.679.7058. MAKE IT HAPPEN TODAY. B 32 | www.techlearning.com http://www.classbrain.com/cb_games/cb_gms_bag/lemonade.html http://www.nationalmathtrail.org http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=63 http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=63 http://Teachnology.com http://www.teach-nology.com/platinum/vismath.html http://www.mathplayground.com/thinkingblocks.html http://projects.edte.utwente.nl/hotmath/home.htm http://www.inspiration.com/vlearning/index.cfm?fuseaction=concept_maps http://www.spa3.k12.sc.us/house.html http://www.sosmath.com http://www.quickmath.com http://www.learningstation.com/TL http://www.learningstation.com/TL http://www.techlearning.com
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