Cool Math
This website is designed for students ages 13-100! It offers interactive help for all math standards including precalculus and calculus. It introduces a Math Survival book for students who are not interested in Math. It has puzzles, games, a math dictionary, Science information, parent information, math lessons, practice, and an article on how to relieve stress. This website is geared towards students who love Math, as well as those who are just "trying to get through."
I would use this website in my classroom for independent practice. I would also use it for extra home assignments or projects. This website would be a great resource for students and parents; as well as myself.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Website # 5
Figure This!
This website encourages family participation because it provides challenges for students and families outside of school. These challenges match standards and can be completed in or out of school. This website is designed towards middle school mathematics and introduces complex challenges for students.
Due to the high need for technology for each challenge, I would determine how many students have technology in the home. I may use this as extra credit for students. I may also use it has a whole class project in the computer lab.
This website encourages family participation because it provides challenges for students and families outside of school. These challenges match standards and can be completed in or out of school. This website is designed towards middle school mathematics and introduces complex challenges for students.
Due to the high need for technology for each challenge, I would determine how many students have technology in the home. I may use this as extra credit for students. I may also use it has a whole class project in the computer lab.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Inquiry Project: Essential Question #3
How can Teachers work to differentiate for their English Language Learners?
According to Robert Rueda of the University of Southern California, "differentiated instruction improves children's chances for becoming competent readers and writers." Differentiated instruction will be different in all classrooms for teachers and students. There is no signle proven method to differentiate for all students. Teachers must first work to learn about their students outside of school. They can use informal and formal methods to learn, such as communicating with parents and/or siblings. They can walk around the local neighborhood to see where students live. Teachers must also work to set high expectations for all students. It is important that teachers incorporate meaningful content into daily curriculum. Rueda states, "we must find ways to involve them and their worlds in the day-to-day life of the classroom." Teachers can also help students by learning general knowledge about their linguistic backgrounds.
Oftentimes, English Language Learners are also in low-income areas where resources are limited. Teachers can work to raise funds for resources within their school. It is important to remember that succesful literacy is achieved with the help of many individuals. Teachers can seek support from administrators, the community, students' family, and local politicians. It is important for Teachers, as well as English Language Learners, have a support system within the school. It is also beneficial if they can create a support system in the community. Differentiated instruction can be achieved in all classrooms. However, it is important for the Teacher to know about the students for whom he/she wishes to differentiate. When teachers work to understand their students, and meet them where they are, successful literacy instruction can exist.
Macgillivray, Laurie & Rueda, Robert Listening to Inner City Teachers of English Language Learners: Differentiating Literacy Instruction, 2001
According to Robert Rueda of the University of Southern California, "differentiated instruction improves children's chances for becoming competent readers and writers." Differentiated instruction will be different in all classrooms for teachers and students. There is no signle proven method to differentiate for all students. Teachers must first work to learn about their students outside of school. They can use informal and formal methods to learn, such as communicating with parents and/or siblings. They can walk around the local neighborhood to see where students live. Teachers must also work to set high expectations for all students. It is important that teachers incorporate meaningful content into daily curriculum. Rueda states, "we must find ways to involve them and their worlds in the day-to-day life of the classroom." Teachers can also help students by learning general knowledge about their linguistic backgrounds.
Oftentimes, English Language Learners are also in low-income areas where resources are limited. Teachers can work to raise funds for resources within their school. It is important to remember that succesful literacy is achieved with the help of many individuals. Teachers can seek support from administrators, the community, students' family, and local politicians. It is important for Teachers, as well as English Language Learners, have a support system within the school. It is also beneficial if they can create a support system in the community. Differentiated instruction can be achieved in all classrooms. However, it is important for the Teacher to know about the students for whom he/she wishes to differentiate. When teachers work to understand their students, and meet them where they are, successful literacy instruction can exist.
Macgillivray, Laurie & Rueda, Robert Listening to Inner City Teachers of English Language Learners: Differentiating Literacy Instruction, 2001
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Website #4
Brightstorm
This website provides free on-line video tutorials for secondary students in Algrebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, and Calculus. There are also videos for Science and Test Prep (SAT, ACT, PSAT, and AP). There are homework help videos and forums for students with questions. There is also a Math Homework Checker that provides answers for students' math problems.
I would use this in the classroom for whole group and independent instruction. I would also provide it to students to help them with homework. This is a great resource for students to continue to use as they advance in grades and mathematically.
This website provides free on-line video tutorials for secondary students in Algrebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, and Calculus. There are also videos for Science and Test Prep (SAT, ACT, PSAT, and AP). There are homework help videos and forums for students with questions. There is also a Math Homework Checker that provides answers for students' math problems.
I would use this in the classroom for whole group and independent instruction. I would also provide it to students to help them with homework. This is a great resource for students to continue to use as they advance in grades and mathematically.
Website #3
Khan Academy
I can speak from experience when saying this website is very beneficial to an individual learner seeking more help on a particular math concept or concepts. This website is created by a non-profit organization with a goal to "provide free world-class education to anyone anywhere." I used this website to study for an Algebra CLEP (College Level Examination Program) exam just two years ago! It was beyond helpful! This website provides a video library with skills ranging from elementary to adult level for all standards of mathematics. There are also topics for biology, chemistry, history, and more. Students are able to complete exercises at their own pace to get the practice needed to help them succed. Data is kept to help keep track of what students are learning and whether or not they hit their goals. Teachers can view student data and get summaries of their class performance as a whole. Students can also earn badges and points for progress. There are also fun brainteasers for students seeking an enjoyable challenge.
Most of the videos provided on this website are posted on YouTube. I have found it difficult to access videos like this at my school because of the firewall. However, I would definitely use this website to provide additional at-home instruction for my students. I would set goals with students and assign homework assignments and long-term assignments. I may also talk to the internet support at my school to see if I can override the firewall for this particular site and use it as extra classwork or independent work.
I can speak from experience when saying this website is very beneficial to an individual learner seeking more help on a particular math concept or concepts. This website is created by a non-profit organization with a goal to "provide free world-class education to anyone anywhere." I used this website to study for an Algebra CLEP (College Level Examination Program) exam just two years ago! It was beyond helpful! This website provides a video library with skills ranging from elementary to adult level for all standards of mathematics. There are also topics for biology, chemistry, history, and more. Students are able to complete exercises at their own pace to get the practice needed to help them succed. Data is kept to help keep track of what students are learning and whether or not they hit their goals. Teachers can view student data and get summaries of their class performance as a whole. Students can also earn badges and points for progress. There are also fun brainteasers for students seeking an enjoyable challenge.
Most of the videos provided on this website are posted on YouTube. I have found it difficult to access videos like this at my school because of the firewall. However, I would definitely use this website to provide additional at-home instruction for my students. I would set goals with students and assign homework assignments and long-term assignments. I may also talk to the internet support at my school to see if I can override the firewall for this particular site and use it as extra classwork or independent work.
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