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Hot IPADs for the Math Classroom. Dr. Jenny K. Tsankova Dr. Madge Thombs NCTM Regional Conference 2012 Hartford, CT. Standards for Mathematical Practice. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them Non-routine problems Model with mathematics Solve problems from real life
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Hot IPADs for the Math Classroom Dr. Jenny K. Tsankova Dr. Madge Thombs NCTM Regional Conference 2012 Hartford, CT
Standards for Mathematical Practice • Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them • Non-routine problems • Model with mathematics • Solve problems from real life • Use appropriate tools strategically • Digital “natives”
Using Ipads in the Classroom • Read, write, draw, take pictures and videos, watch videos, communicate, collaborate, manipulate data, access a world of resources, small and light, can easily be put away. • What are the goals? • Engagement • Access to digital textbooks • Access to digital environment • What learning problems does the IPad solve? • How do your lesson plans change? Backup plan?
Using IPads in the Classroom • What is your comfort level with technology? • What is the role of the learner? • Classroom management • How to stay on one App • What is the role of Parents? • What is the role of the Teachers? • How can your colleagues help? • Approve the Apps
Math Tools • Common Core • Illustrativemathematics.org • Digital Textbooks and readings • Algebra 1 CC • Geometry CC • Minds of Modern Mathematics • Mastering Mathematics (Grade 6 and 7) • STEM: Algebra • PBS Teachers • Singapore Math Grade 5, 6, 7 • Math World
Math Tools • Easy tools • Pick Me • Dice • StopWatch or Easy Timer • Lightning Talk • The Ruler • Virtual Manipulatives • Quizzes • Math World • Algebra (Barron’s) • Math Quizzer (the four operations) • Math Pentagon Apps (Grade 5, 6, 7, 8)
Math Tools • Calculator XL; Graphing Calculator • SketchExplorer; Quick Graph • References • Quixey (on IPad internet search engine for Apps) • Geometry Stash • Math Ref • Imathmatics • Wolfram Alpha • Dictionary
Math Tools • Videos • Khan Academy • Teachingchannel.org • Misc • Bloomberg • DropBox • SkyDrive • GradeBook Pro • Skype • PPPresentations • Educreations Whiteboard
Math Apps • Equivalent Fractions • Fractals • Singapore Math Bar Models • Monkey Math 7 • Slice It MISC • Electric Box • Bubble Ball • BrainPop
FYI • http:// ipadteacher.wordpress.com • http://palmbeachschooltalk.com/groups/ipadpilot/ • www.numberstreet.com • This PPP will be placed on the website • Numberzine math magazine