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iPads in the Math Classroom. Steve Fadini Suzanne Ziegler Westwood Regional Middle School For a copy of the presentation, please go here: http://www.wwrsd.org/Page/9298 March 12, 2013. Our Story. Basic Skills Resource Room
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iPads in the Math Classroom Steve Fadini Suzanne Ziegler Westwood Regional Middle School For a copy of the presentation, please go here: http://www.wwrsd.org/Page/9298 March 12, 2013
Our Story • Basic Skills • Resource Room • Year 2 of trial program with a small number of iPads with 6th and 7th grade students • Apps – trial and error process
iPad Setup and Organization • Shared cart • Configuration of iPads • Purchase apps • Update/download apps
Introducing the iPads • Exploration • Rules • Comfort level
Uses of the iPad • Do now • Reinforcement of math concepts • Practice basic facts • Whole group instruction • Differentiated instruction
Uses of the iPad (cont.) • Student-created math lessons • Posting teacher-created math videos • Games (to preview or reinforce skills) • Exit tickets/Quick assessments • Collecting data
Basic Facts • Mathboard • Math Ninja • Space Math • Math with Balloons • Mathmateer
Math Board Focus on addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts Can create individualized programs and collect data
Math Ninja Game that can be customized by operation Good mix of basic math practice and games
Fractions • Oh No! Fractions • Equivalent Fractions • Math Video: Fraction Basics • Pizza Fractions: Beginning with Simple Fractions • Basic Fraction
Oh No! Fractions View and compare fractions Use visuals to reinforce the skill
Equivalent Fractions Everyday Mathematics Recognize equivalent fractions through visual representations
Algebra • YourTeacher.com (COMPASS) • Algebra Touch • Khan Academy • Take Back Math
Yourteacher.com (COMPASS) Video Tutorials – Pre-Algebra topics Practice questions with various levels of scaffolding Challenge, self tests, reproducible worksheets
Algebra Touch Lessons infused with manipulating terms Hands-on approach to algebraic concepts Long Division Touch
Number Sense • Factor Samurai • Pearl Diver • Lobster Diver • Motion Math Zoom (Math)
Factor Samurai Prime and composite numbers Similar to “Fruit Ninja”
Pearl Diver Understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, and number systems Compare and order fractions Mathsnacks.org
Tools • edmodo • Educreations • Comics Lite • Socrative • Move & Match • Doodle Buddy • Show Me
edmodo Private social network for education Create classes for students Link assignments, videos, and more www.edmodo.com
educreations Record videos to share for introduction, review, or homework Insert pictures or text http://www.educreations.com/
Comics Head Lite Develop real world examples with explanations and solutions Students can create their own examples tapping into their creativity
Teacher/Student Clicker Socrative Captures real time student responses Develop and collect data on student quiz results Similar to Response Simulator on SMART board