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Welcome to Study Island in the Middle School. Lynne Bard lynne.bard@fcps.org Math Specialist Heather Ridge School. PLEASE COMPLETE WARM UP WHILE YOU WAIT. Objectives. Participants will: gain an overview of Study Island.
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Welcome to Study Island in the Middle School Lynne Bard lynne.bard@fcps.org Math Specialist Heather Ridge School PLEASE COMPLETE WARM UP WHILE YOU WAIT
Objectives Participants will: • gain an overview of Study Island. • strategize methods to incorporate Study Island in CCA or any math classroom/lesson. • leave with minimum of 2 lessons to use within the next 2 weeks. • have fun at work!
What do you know about Study Island? Share with a partner….
Web-based instruction, practice, assessment and reporting built from Maryland and Common Core Standards (CCS) • Rigorous academic content that is both fun and engaging • Research-based with proven results for all students • Teacher and student friendly (classroom, library or home) • Incredibly affordable compared to other print or technology learning products
Warm – up, revisited • Maryland Standards vs Common Core Standards • How is the worksheet mode practical? • Discuss ways you will use it in class and/or CCA time.
Your Turn! • Log in www.studyisland.com • Take 5 - 7 minutes to explore • You will be given more time at the end to make connections to your lesson plans
Other Helpful Tips… http://www.screencast.com/users/SRams1984/folders/Default/media/ac551ba8-7528-48a3-822f-8afdd1193bcf from THS
Remember …. Class Incentive/Motivational Tool
Thank You Resources: All information will be on http://fcpssecmath.wikispaces.com/ Study Island Tour: http://www.studyisland.com/demoAsk.cfm?myState=MD Tips for using Study Island: