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Amazing Math Toolbox for Teachers

Amazing Math Toolbox for Teachers. Ian Prietz FDLRS/TECH. Handout Overview. Physical / Accessibility Support Calculators Virtual Tools Cognitive Support Intervention Virtual Manipulation / Simulations Productivity / Homework Support. PASS Algebra Strategies. Rate and Algebraic Thinking

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Amazing Math Toolbox for Teachers

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  1. Amazing Math Toolbox for Teachers Ian Prietz FDLRS/TECH

  2. Handout Overview • Physical / Accessibility Support • Calculators • Virtual Tools • Cognitive Support • Intervention • Virtual Manipulation / Simulations • Productivity / Homework Support

  3. PASS Algebra Strategies • Rate and Algebraic Thinking • Integers • Formulas & Geometric Shapes • Coordinate Grids • Linear Relationships • Ratios and Proportions • Cooperative Learning • Manipulatives • Brainstorming • K-W-L • Mini-Museums • Models • Problem Solving • Predict, Observe, Explain • Graphic Organizers

  4. Calculator Collection • Fractions • Number Facts • Times Table • Money

  5. Big Calculator • The Big Calculator is a scalable basic calculator. • As the window size is adjusted, the display and button sizes automatically adjust proportionally.

  6. KoalaCalc • KoalaCalc is a free Simple and Scientific Calculator for the Mac OS.

  7. Moffsoft FreeCalc • Moffsoft FreeCalc is a great basic calculator with adjustable size and color schemes, and a simulated, printable paper tape display.

  8. AlgeKalk • A simple utility that factors numbers, finds algebra-style square roots, converts decimals to fractions, and more.

  9. FrakKalk • A simple utility for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions.

  10. Online Calculators and Algebra Tools • Graphing Calculator • Graph equations • Graph ordered pairs • Scientific Calculator

  11. Virtual Rulers • Manipulative on-screen ruler • Customizable

  12. Virtual Protractors • Manipulative on-screen protractor

  13. Geoboard • Includes area and perimeter measurement tools. • Great tool for demonstrating different geometric shapes and the properties of those shapes.

  14. SmartBoard Software • Includes a collection of virtual math tools. • Students can run the software on their own computer to practice math concepts.

  15. Classroom Suite • Extensive manipulatives • Easy to customize • Activities available online

  16. Free Online Graph Paper • Customizable graph paper generators • Extensive selection of papers

  17. Scientific Notebook • Visualization tool for algebra and advanced mathematics • Animate, rotate, zoom and fly • Includes an exam builder

  18. MathPad / MathTalk • Speech-to-text • Includes Scientific Notebook • Requires Dragon NaturallySpeaking 7, 8, or 9 • Translates to Braille

  19. Microsoft Office Equation Editor 2007 • Available in Word • High quality display of mathematical text • Subset of MathType

  20. FASTT Math • Targets math fluency • Includes placement assessment • Adapts instruction to match student • Generates reports • Narration of instructions and prompts

  21. Go Solve • Graphic organizers of mathematical concepts • Self-paced interactive tutorials • Includes hints, calculator, notebook, and text-to-speech • Generates reports

  22. InspireData • Visual representations of complex data • Includes Venn, Bar, Stack, Pie & Axis Plots • Generates data collection screens • Includes e-Survey tool

  23. Visual Fractions • Free interactive online fraction tool • Includes circle fractions and line fractions • Includes PowerPoints and worksheets • Includes a fraction making software

  24. Broken Calculator • Interactive problem-solving tool • Customizable • Free

  25. ExploreLearning • Interactive math and science simulations • Grades 3-8 • Includes correlations to many state standards • Free 30-day trial • Free for 5-minutes per Gizmo

  26. SELECT Math • Correlation of online manipulatives to math standards

  27. GeoGebra • Interactive visualization tool for geometry, algebra, and calculus. • Free for Mac and Windows • Dynamic worksheets

  28. A Math Dictionary for Kids • Interactive, free online tool • Extensive collection of math terms

  29. WebMath • General math through calculus • Self-help math solving system • Provides explanations of each operation that is performed

  30. Algebra Help • Self-help math solving system • Provides explanations of each operation that is performed • Includes interactive worksheets

  31. Equation Wizard • Step-by-step equation solving wizard • Simple interface

  32. Microsoft Math • Step-by-step equation solver • Handwriting recognition • Graphing calculator • Wide assortment of math tools

  33. Amazing Math Toolbox for Teachers Ian Prietz FDLRS/TECH

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