Instructional Software Presentation

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Instructional Software Presentation

• Elementary Math
• Mariette Baker-McDermid

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The integration of technology must be an integral
part of every teachers planning. Technology is
a tool that can enhance, adapt, modify, or
remediate learning activities.in order that
every student can succeed to their
potential This presentation will introduce
you to different types of instructional software
and how they might be integrated into an
elementary math program.
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Drill and Practice

• There is a lot of software available(even
  at no cost) that provides students with drill and
  practice of many math concepts..
• Drill and practice aims at allowing
  students to complete one item at a time and
  giving immediate feedback whether they were
  successful or not.
• There are several types of drill and
  practice
• 1. Flash Card Activity- This is the most
  simplistic type of drill and practice. A student
  chooses an answer for a question and receives
  either positive or negative feedback.
• 2. Branching Drill- If a student is
  successful the program advances the student to
  more difficult or complicated questions. Often
  they receive praise after completing a level of
  difficulty.
• 3. Extensive Feedback Activities- In this
  type of activity students receive an explanation
  to why their response is incorrect.

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Drill and Practice Links

• AAAMathThis is a K-8 site that features
  electronic worksheets
• http//www.aaamath.com/index.html
• MathScore
• This features randomly generated questions.
  Approved by NCTM.
• http//www.mathscore.com/
• Calculation Serieshttp//www.core-learning.com/ed
  _calcskills_info.asp

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Tutorials

• These type of programs allow for both ends
  of the spectrum- remedial and independent
  learners. They allow the learner to learn at
  their own speed and to review when necessary.
• There are two basic types of tutorials
  linear and branching.
• Linear Tutorials- These are the most simple
  forms. The same instructional format is given
  with no regard to the progress of the learner.
• Branching Tutorial- This type of tutorial
  follows the learners progress-thus changing the
  path of learning depending on how they answer the
  questions presented allow the way.

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Tutorial Links

• Dr. Howard Ufigures TutorialsFocuses on
  Geometry, data analysis, probability, and
  algebraic thinking
• http//www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementar
  y/palmasola/mathlabtutorials.htm
• Visual Math LearningThis tutorial focuses on
  teaching teachers how to teach math.
• http//www.visualmathlearning.com/
• Math League
• Many math topics featured for Grade 4-8
• http//www.mathleague.com/help/help.htm
• Essential Skills- Mastering Numeration
  (software)http//www.essentialskills.net/index.php
  /cPath/39?osCsid176e1f3de92c5fdcfdd8d0b45aa7f3e2
  

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Simulations

• Simulations allow students to solve problems
  based on real-world experiences.
• There are two types of simulations that
  teach about something physical and iterative.
• Physical simulation- This form of
  simulation allows the learner to manipulate
  things,
• processes or data given. An example
  would be creating an electrical circuit.
• Iterative simulation- These speed up or
  slow a process so that the learner can see
• what they would not normally be able to
  observe. An example population growth
• depending on external factors.

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There are two types of simulations that teach
about how to do something procedural and
situational simulations. Procedural Simulations-
This type show the correct steps necessary in
order to complete a certain process.
Examples flight simulation or figuring out
mechanical problems Situational Simulations-
This give a problem and allow the learners to use
their knowledge to give solutions. An example of
this would be running your own business or
playing the stock market.
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Simulation Links

• The Stock Market Game (Gr. 4)http//www.smg2000.
  org/
• The Megapenny Projecthttp//www.kokogiak.com/mega
  penny/default.asp
• Population Growth and Balancehttp//www.arcytech.
  org/java/population/
• Many, Many.http//www.techtrekers.com/sim.htm
• Math in Daily Lifehttp//www.learner.org/exhibits
  /dailymath/
• Lemonade Standhttp//www.coolmath-games.com/lemon
  ade/
• Lemonade for Sale Softwarehttp//www.swexpress.co
  m/home.nsf/38bc2b4f692e446e85256f9a004f8ac9/48131f
  df58ead36d85256fa2007beb19!OpenDocument

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Instructional Game Links

• These motivate students to reinforce math
  concepts with the intent of mastery by being
  involved in a game format.
• Elements necessary in order for it to be
  considered an instructional game are game
  rules, some element of competition or challenge,
  and entertaining or motivating format.

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Instructional Games

• Math Madness- A large variety of games
  created especially for those who home school
• http//homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/explore/m
  ath.htm
• Math Arcade- Many games that motivate most
  learners
• http//www.funbrain.com/brain/MathBrain/MathB
  rain.html
• Math Games- More and more
• http//www.coolmath-games.com/
• Math Blaster (software to purchase)http//ww
  w.mathblaster.com/

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Problem-Solving Programs

• These programs help develop higher levels of
  thinking skills. Some software focuses on
  teaching specific content-area skills often in
  math and science. Some software allows for
  students to create their own methods for solving
  problems.

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Problem Solving Links

• Word Problems for Kids http//www.stfx.ca/spec
  ial/mathproblems/welcome.html
• Elementary Problems of the Week
• http//mathforum.org/library/problems/element
  ary.html
• Problem Solver Helpershttp//www.webmath.com/
  index3.html
• Math Storieshttp//www.mathstories.com/
• Essential Skills (software)http//www.essenti
  alskills.net/index.php/cPath/39?osCsid176e1f3de92
  c5fdcfdd8d0b45aa7f3e2

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Summary

• Instructional Resources have been extensively
  developed over the last few years. We now have a
  wealth of materials to help us successfully
  integrate technology in order for us to fulfill
  the objectives of the curriculum and prepare
  students for the future by allowing technology to
  be one of the many tools that they use daily in
  their learning environment.