Tech+Integration+for+Math

="Adding" to Your Math Toolbox=

Ideas for technology integration in the K-6 math curriculum will be the focus of this session. Web sites, equation editor for MS Word, and other math related technology resources will be shared at this session.

Information and links to the sites mentioned will be available at: http://esu3.ishareinfo.org/pkrambeck Click on LINKS and DOCUMENTS to access the information for information on this presentation. Here is a handout you can use to follow along or to share with parents and students.


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**//Graphing//**
|| **Create a Graph at Kidzone**—http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx On-line graphing tool Users can design, print and save their graphs without learning a spreadsheet program and the cost is right—IT IS FREE! ||
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//Fractions//
|| * **Fishy Fractions Interactive Game at IKnowThat.com**--http://www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=FractionGame ||
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//Math Goodies//
|| **Math Goodies** -- http://www.mathgoodies.com A great resource for all things Math! Interactive lessons, worksheets and even homework help for K-12. More than 500 activities for students, educators and parents. Sign up for a monthly newsletter of site updates and math news! ||
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//Manipulatives//
|| * **National Library of Virtual Manipulatives:** grade bands are given--select you grade and then navigate to the manipulatives for your grade level. http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html ||
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//Interactive// //Activities//
|| * **Interactive Activities at Shodor****-**- [|http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/assessments/] ||
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//Illuminations//
|| * I**lluminations --** http://illuminations.nctm.org/: The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, (NCTM) is the host of the Illuminations, Marco Polo web site. Activities, lessons, and web links make this a “go to” spot for teachers of mathematics at all grade levels. Every unit of mathematics is supported with on-line activities, games and lesson ideas. You may pick a grade level and type in a keyword to search for activities that are appropriate for your topic and grade level. If you have never been to this web site, it is time well spent! ||
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//Equation Editor//
|| * **Equation Editor on MS Word:** Insert-->Object-->Microsoft Equation (If you don't have this option, someone didn't install it when the program was installed and it can be added from the install CD. ||
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//On-Line Math Tools//
|| * **What’s My Angle?** --http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/mentalmaths/protractor.html The series of activities at this site demonstrate the use of protractors and the correct measurement of angles. If your school has an interactive whiteboard, this site would be a great one to use with students learning about angles, measurements and protractors.
 * **Hippo Campus** -- http://www.hippocampus.org This site is intended as a homework helper site for students—I am really impressed by the offerings for algebra and calculus. Students can select their course, textbook, and the page number they need assistance with and faster than you can say, “HippoCampus” an on-line tutoring session begins walking students through interactive examples that align with the lesson from their textbook. (government, biology, environmental science, physics, religion and US history are also covered at this site)
 * **Web Math** – http://www.webmath.com A great resource for students, this interactive web site gives step by step instructions for the problems that are submitted. Sections include: math for everyone, general math, K-8 math, algebra, plots & geometry, trig & calculus and others too numerous to mention. If you are looking for a new web site to try, this is one that was new to me. ||
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//Math Playground//
|| * M**ath Games at the Math Playground:** http://www.mathplayground.com/games.html > Logic games, Word Puzzles, Computation Practice, Great site to recommend for home or lab use > This web site that offers up Math Baseball, Soccer Shout Out, Power Football, Math Car Racing and What’s the Point. Always expanding and always enjoyable—Fun Brain is a great site to share with students and parents in your classroom newsletters. > This web site offers students a chance to practice their division skills in a fun interactive game. From students learning their basic math facts to those needing a review of division, you’ll find this “bingo game’ to be one that students will revisit. ||
 * **Fun Brain—**http://www.funbrain.com/kidscenter.html
 * **Division Bingo**: http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/bingo/index.html
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//Linking to Others//
|| * **Search Delicious Bookmarks-**-- [|http://delicious] Run a search in your area of math and find out what others are bookmarking and using for this site. > http://www.emints.org/ethemes/search.shtml > http://www.cdli.ca/CITE/math_problems.htm ||
 * **Search Trackstar**---http://trackstar.4teachers.org/trackstar/[[image:logo.gif width="172" height="72" align="right" link="http://trackstar.4teachers.org/trackstar/"]]
 * **e-Mint Resources**: http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00001794.shtml (run a search for math)
 * **Teacher Tube:** http://www.teachertube.com Run a search for math (or be more specific) ||
 * > =Other Items to Note= || * [[file:5-scrabble squares.doc]]---This is good for the primary grades to use at centers.
 * **MS Word -->VIEW-->TOOLBARS-->DRAWING:** use this to make arrows, add text, etc. and make your own drawings (don't forget about the equation editor)
 * **SBG Math: Web Site**: http://www.sbgmath.com
 * **Marco Polo Web Site**: http://www.marcopolo-education.org
 * **Emints**—Search under a particular grade level. Search terms: word problems, math
 * **Math Word Computations**