Assisting Students Struggling with Math
This is a great article to read for information about math interventions. It discusses recommendations for screening and instruction, intervention materials, and motivational strategies. One of my favorite parts of this article is that it not only discusses various strategies, but it also gives visual examples for the reader. Starting on page 34, several examples are drawn out to help the reader grasp the concept of the strategy. It's a bit lengthy, but worth the read. If you have a child struggling with math, you may find some great ideas in this article.
Saturday, October 19, 2013
DreamBox Learning
DreamBox Learning - this link will take you directly to the DreamBox Learning site.
DreamBox is an awesome resource for differentiated math instruction and learning! It helps students master key concepts and boosts their confidence in math. It offers math for Pre-K through Grade 5 using virtual manipulative tools for "deep conceptual understanding and a highly engaging, student directed and game-like learning environment that motivates kids to persist and excel" (DreamBox site). It not only provides progress reports for teachers and parents, but it also shows teachers where the students' math skills stand in comparison to the Common Core Standards.
I love this program because it's not only a great tool for teachers and parents, but it is also a fun, engaging way for students to learn math concepts.
DreamBox is an awesome resource for differentiated math instruction and learning! It helps students master key concepts and boosts their confidence in math. It offers math for Pre-K through Grade 5 using virtual manipulative tools for "deep conceptual understanding and a highly engaging, student directed and game-like learning environment that motivates kids to persist and excel" (DreamBox site). It not only provides progress reports for teachers and parents, but it also shows teachers where the students' math skills stand in comparison to the Common Core Standards.
I love this program because it's not only a great tool for teachers and parents, but it is also a fun, engaging way for students to learn math concepts.
Photo Source: DreamBox
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Teacher & Parent Resources
Fun, Research-Based Math Games - Illuminations is a wonderful tool for parents and teachers to use with math learners. It is not only fun for the kids, but it is research-based which is very important when it comes to our childrens' education.
Everyday Mathematics - Wonderful resource for teachers! Select the grade level then browse through guidelines of grade-level goals, math games, lists of literature to tie in with each content area of math, etc.
PBS Learning Activities - Another great resource for implementing technology in your math lessons or to reinforce math skills at home. Kids can watch video segments from "Cyberchase" or even work with interactive tangram puzzles for Geometry math skills.
Brain Pop - As an educator, you can create an account for you and your students to have access to tons of interactive math activities.
Everyday Mathematics - Wonderful resource for teachers! Select the grade level then browse through guidelines of grade-level goals, math games, lists of literature to tie in with each content area of math, etc.
PBS Learning Activities - Another great resource for implementing technology in your math lessons or to reinforce math skills at home. Kids can watch video segments from "Cyberchase" or even work with interactive tangram puzzles for Geometry math skills.
Brain Pop - As an educator, you can create an account for you and your students to have access to tons of interactive math activities.
Multi-Sensory Manipulatives - Lots of information about math anxiety, types of manipulatives, incorporating technology, parent resources, and teacher resources.
Photo Source: Grade A Math Help
Student Resources
Fun Math Activities!
5 Frame Activity - Great for practicing addition and counting within 5.
Ten Frame Activity - Great for practicing addition and counting within 10.
Ghost Blaster - Blast ghosts that are multiples of the number you choose! This is a fun way for students to practice their multipes of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and more!
Number Sense game - Try to beat the hacker with a higher score! This is a great reinforcer for number sense and place value!
5 Frame Activity - Great for practicing addition and counting within 5.
Ten Frame Activity - Great for practicing addition and counting within 10.
Ghost Blaster - Blast ghosts that are multiples of the number you choose! This is a fun way for students to practice their multipes of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and more!
Number Sense game - Try to beat the hacker with a higher score! This is a great reinforcer for number sense and place value!
Fraction Track - This is a great game for practicing with fractions.
Photo Source: Heart of the Matter
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