Math
Integrating Technology into Math
On this page, you'll find ideas for integrating technology into math.
Internet for Instruction
Specific Integration
Istation is a site used for assessment and MAP testing preparation. After clicking on "Math", teachers can use keywords to search for the objectives or concepts they're needing support in. Also, content can be filtered by grade level, state, and domain (or content). Istation can be used to supplement what students are already learning in math or as a complete teaching tool.
Relative Advantage
By using Istation, teachers will receive ISIP individual student data at the beginning of each month. Then, Istation will create reports around the student data and will provide a roadmap of where students should go on the website. Some students might move faster and some slower, and Istation does a great job differentiating instruction based upon the feedback from the data.
Expected Outcome
By using Istation, students will have instruction catered to where they're at. Teachers will get feedback from the data collected which will also help them when it comes to assessing individual students and knowing who's ready to move on and who needs a bit more support in the math content being taught.
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Tool Software
Specific Integration
MathWorld contains a database of different subject areas of math including algebra, applied mathematics, calculus, and more. This database can be integrated into math by providing students opportunities to research, explore, and learn about various math concepts in further detail.
Relative Advantage
By using the database, students will be able to get a better understanding about various math concept they're learning. This database is completely free to use and is easy to navigate around. But, teachers can also use this MathWorld database as well to find specific lesson plan ideas.
Expected Outcome
For students, the outcome is that they will further their understanding of math concepts and ideas by doing relevant research and reading. The expected outcome for teachers is to be able to easily create and adapt math lessons for specific students, classes, or grade levels.
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Instructional Software
Specific Integration
Prodigy is a math website where students can practice math skills they've learned at school and at home. Teachers can integrate it into math by providing extra practice on different math skills for various grade levels. Prodigy can also be used as a pre-assessment tool and can be used to track students progress. Also, Prodigy can be used as an extension to what students are already learning and as a tool for extra practice if students finish work early.
Relative Advantage
Prodigy has both a website and an app that can be used on iPads, iPhones, and Android devices. It's a math game, yet students are able to practice math skills they may have been struggling with by using extra practice. Since it's fun and interactive, students will love using this site and without even realizing it, their math skills will gradually show improvement.
Expected Outcome
By using Prodigy, students will improve in areas of math that they've been having a hard time with. Since students can practice on the website or app at home or school, they'll have plenty of opportunities to hone their skills. By using Prodigy, students will be able to feel successful in math and their achievement and grades will improve.
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Productivity Software
Specific Integration
GeoGebra is an online website or app where students can create tables or graphs and add lines, points, segments, and more. While working on graphing, students can use GeoGebra to work on their math problems and ideas.
Relative Advantage
GeoGebra allows students the ability to create graphs for geometry or algebra while also using technology. Students are able to use the device they have available to easily create their graphs.
Expected Outcome
While creating graphs and being able to visually manipulate the formulas and drawings, students will grasp a better understanding of not only how to create a graph, but the purpose behind it as well.