Posts Tagged ‘ Math ’

Hit the “Target” Number

December 5, 2012

5 Dice iPad app is a free math game that helps upper elementary and middle school students practice the order of operations. The game encourages students to use higher order thinking to solve the “target” number by working backward, given the answer but not the equation. After they are provided the number, students have to write an equation, using all of the dice presented to them. When they think they have created an equation that will result in the number given to them, students click “shoot” to hit the target number. If they have written a correct equation, 5 Dice will show them other equations that will…

Math by Design

January 31, 2011

Math by Design encourages students to problem solve and think critically as they encounter unique geometry and measurement challenges. Students are introduced to the TRC Architectural firm as junior architects who are commissioned to build environments by working through a series of mathematical tasks. Students may build two environments: Flossville Town Park and Windjammer Environmental Center. Both are rich with interactives and online hints to help students refine and build upon their knowledge of geometry and measurement. Extensive educator resources provide valuable assistance for teachers to seamlessly integrate Math by Design into classroom instruction. Project Partners Math by Design was…

Assessment in Math and Science

January 4, 2011

“Will this be on the test?” “Is this going to count?” How often do students ask these questions? This workshop examines current assessment issues and strategies in K-12 math and science classrooms. Through video segments of real classrooms interspersed with lively discussions of practicing teachers and content experts, see how teachers deal with common issues and discover ways to use assessment to improve teaching and learning. Produced by the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and Massachusetts Corporation for Educational Telecommunications (MCET). 1997. A video workshop for K-12 teachers; 8 ninety-minute video programs, workshop guide, and Web site. Web: http://learner.org/resources/series93.html This information…