Math+Content+Area+Presentation

== @Home ==Content Area Technology Integration: Math Tool Based Software Available: == //__Internet Integration Opportunities __// Math.com http://www.math.com/students/practice.html Problem: Students need extra practice on basic math skills. Integration Strategy: Math.com is an interactive website that allows students to practice their skills with Timed addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems for basic math practice, or math games. · Provides guided instruction within a structured learning environment. || Helps students become proficient in grade level math skills. || [|Math.com - World of Math Online] ||
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 * · Offers flexible environments for exploring math concepts.

//__Tool Based Software __// National Library of Virtual Manipulatives for Interactive Mathematics @http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/index.html Problem: Students don’t have enough hands on learning experiences with mathematics. Integration Strategy: The students will access this library of web based interactive virtual manipulatives in order to gain hands on experience with difficult math concepts such as: base ten, and pattern blocks. This web based tool was developed at Utah State University and funded by the National Science Foundation. The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives is a library of web-based interactive virtual manipulatives and concept tutorials. These manipulatives are sorted by grade level and math content area, and each manipulative includes instructions, suggested activities, lesson plans, and connection to relevant NCTM standards. · Offers flexible environments for exploring complex concepts · Provides a concrete representation of abstract concepts || Increased hands on experience in math exploration, increases the students time on task. || · [|National Library of Virtual Manipulatives]  ||
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 * · Supports hands on activities for learning mathematics

//__Instructional Software __// Waterford [|http://pearsondigital.com] Problem: Math practice often takes the form of answering problems out of the textbook, which can be monotonous and unentertaining. Integration Strategy: Instruction is tailored to each student’s individual learning needs - including those served by special education, or who are gifted, at-risk and English language learners. Because the curriculum is custom-tailored to a student’s unique needs, individual achievement is accelerated. · Provides guided instruction within a structured learning environment. || Helps students become independent self-directed learners. || [|Waterford Early Learning] ||
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 * · Provides motivating practice in foundation skills needed for higher order learning.

//__Productivity Software __// AppleWorks <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/it/resources/standardprod.htm Problem: Students have difficulty working with word, spreadsheets and other software. Integration Strategy: The six different programs in this suite allow students to easily produce word documents, spreadsheets with charts and graphs, databases, slide shows, and add their own digital drawing or painting to their work. · Students can learn to use technology in the classroom. || Students will learn to use technology in the classroom. || [|SBBC Instructional Technology] ||
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 * · Provides motivating practice in computer data processing skills.