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Algebra One with the help of TECHNOLOGY

This website provides resources to assist algebra students in overcoming anxiety through the use of technology and motivational tools. It includes lesson plans, activities, comic resources, and links to help students with algebraic concepts. Additionally, it addresses difficulties with technology implementation and offers solutions to enhance student learning experiences. Despite challenges, incorporating technology in teaching remains a valuable effort.

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Algebra One with the help of TECHNOLOGY

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  1. Algebra Onewith the help ofTECHNOLOGY

  2. Math Students can have ANXIETY http://www.mathacademy.com/pr/minitext/anxiety/ http://www.coolmath.com/algebra/bad-at-algebra.html http://mtsu32.mtsu.edu:11064/suggest.html

  3. Technology is a tool for. . . • Motivation • Ideas • Activities • Lesson plans • Student help

  4. Motivation with Humor This website gives use of comics within the classroom setting: http://www.amureprints.com/ Other comics for the classroom: http://www.pen.k12.va.us/Div/Winchester/jhhs/math/humor/comics/algebra/numtoon.html http://www.pen.k12.va.us/Div/Winchester/jhhs/math/humor/comics/algebra/otis.html

  5. Motivation by Activities • Enhancement to the lesson • Gives a different angle on the concept • Students forget they are learning • FUN!! • http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/ • http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/applets/controller/query/query.htm?qt=ALGEBRA&lang=en

  6. Lesson on Equations from Algebra • This lesson (1-2 days) is a review about equations • Students have homework the night before to read about equations: http://www.coolmath.com/algebra/Algebra1/03SolveEquations/01_balanced.htm • In class teacher uses ELMO to put activity on big screen as a part of the lecture: http://www.teachersfirst.com/getsource.cfm?id=5641

  7. Lesson continued . . . • Students practice with Calendar Project: http://illuminations.nctm.org/WebResourceReview.aspx?ID=72 • It covers the standards 4.0 and 5.0 for algebra: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/mthalgebra1.asp

  8. More Lesson Plan Ideas • http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonsList.aspx?grade=4&standard=2 • http://mathforum.org/algebra/alg.units.html • http://www.pen.k12.va.us/Div/Winchester/jhhs/math/lessons/algebra.html

  9. Finding Help for Students • Math explanations by reading: http://www.coolmath.com/algebra/Algebra1/index.html • Math explanations by paid tutoring: http://www.classof1.com/index.html • Math explanations without charge: http://www.algebrahelp.com/

  10. Difficulties with Technology • Elmo equipment is expensive (Elmos will project computer screens on the wall). • Teachers need training to use technology. • Accessibility for students • Equipment can crash • Inappropriate material accessed by students

  11. Conclusion Despite hassles and extra work. . . . . . technology is worth the effort!

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