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Are you confused by terms that educators use? The Lexicon of Learning might be just what you need.
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Math Software Titles
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Go Figure? [Video and edu-game software]. (1997-2008). WOUB Center for Public Media, 9 South College Street, Athens, Ohio 45701. http://www.woub.org/gofigure/index.htm Accessed January 25, 2008. Email: woub@woub.org Correlations: Benchmarks for Grades 5-7 Ohio Academic Achievement Tests Tel: 1-800-593-1771 Grades: 5-7 Description:
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Go Figure? [Video and edu-game software]. (1997-2008). WOUB Center for Public Media, 9 South College Street, Athens, Ohio 45701. http://www.woub.org/gofigure/index.htm Accessed January 25, 2008. Email: woub@woub.org Correlations: Benchmarks for Grades 5-7 Ohio Academic Achievement Tests Tel: 1-800-593-1771 Grades: 5-7 Description: This is the latest version of Go Figure? that was originally distributed by WVIZ-TV in Cleveland, Ohio. As explained on the introduction, "The purpose of the Go Figure? Interactive Multimedia Project is to help students review for the mathematics section of the Grades 5-7 Ohio Academic Achievement Tests. Project components include a DVD with eight, 20-minute dramatic videos, a CD-ROM edu-game, print materials, and the Web site. The CD-ROM edu-game was designed for use by students on an individual basis. The goal of the edu-game is to solve the mystery of Etna High School in Enigma, Ohio. In order to do this, a student must solve mathematics problems in the specific content areas presented by the DVD dramatic video series."
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Google SketchUp [3D modeling software]. (2007). Accessed February 10, 2007. http://sketchup.google.com/index.html This software appears to be a great tool to teach geometric concepts, and principles of building, architecture. Use it in math, graphic arts and vocational courses. Description: Google provides SketchUp 6 as a free 3D modeling tool. The software can be learned in just a few hours. "Design anything from a shoebox to a skyscraper." Video tutorials are available: http://sketchup.google.com/tutorials.html Jim Moulton has some ideas for using SketchUp in the classroom: http://www.edutopia.org/community/spiralnotebook/?p=182#more-182
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Green Globs and Graphing Equations [Computer software]. (--2008). Sunburst Technology Corporation, Customer Service: 1550 Executive Drive, Elgin, IL 60123. http://store.sunburst.com/ Accessed April 7, 2008. Correlations: Available at http://store.sunburst.com/Curriculum.aspx Grades: 6-12 Description: See the product at http://store.sunburst.com/ProductInfo.aspx?itemid=176586 Award winning Green Globs and Graphing Equations is advertised for students in grades 9-12, but has been successfully used with students in grades 6-12. According to Sunburst, "Students explore the relationship between equations and their graphs in this hands-on learning environment in which they investigate, manipulate, and understand linear and quadratic graphs." Students can also "explore parabolas, hyperbolas, and other graphs; they can experiment to discover how altering an equation alters a graph's shape or position. They will also build a variety of problem-solving skills as they write equations to uncover hidden graphs and explode points on a coordinate grid." The program is highly recommended. See Ihor Charischak's story at the Math Forum (2005) about how students have successfully used it. NOTE: A Mac OS X version (3.1) was released in 2008 and is available
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HeartBeeps [online software]. (2007). Kindle Publishing, 1718 Humble Place Drive, Humble, TX 77338. http://www.HeartBeepsOnline.com Accessed July 18, 2007. Email: sales@kindlepublishing.com or support@kindlepublishing.com Correlations: NCTM standards; several state standards, including Ohio Tel: 1-800-937-8227 Grades: 1-11 Description (provided by Kindle Publishing, personal communication, September 21, 2006): HeartBeeps®
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Hot Dog Stand: The Works [Computer software]. (1996-2007). Sunburst Technology Corporation, Customer Service: 1550 Executive Drive, Elgin, IL 60123. http://store.sunburst.com/ Accessed July 18, 2007. Correlations: NCTM standards for data analysis/statistics & probability, problem solving and connections. Available at http://store.sunburst.com/Curriculum.aspx Grades: 5 and up Description: Hot Dog Stand is an award winning program for students in grades five through adult. It was recommended in The Annual Guide to the Highest-Rated Educational Software and Multimedia. Students run a concession stand at a football stadium and try to maximize profits over an eight-game season. They make real-life decisions as they work with unit cost, selling price, inventory, and sales predictions to try to reach their goals. Decisions that students make in one area affect other aspects of the business, creating a realistic simulation of running a small business. Students interpret information, keep records, determine prices, and plan marketing strategies. They develop the following math skills as they keep their stands profitable: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; recognizing patterns; estimation; collecting and analyzing data; reading and interpreting graphs; and decision making.Sunburst has added Hot Dog Stand Top Dog to their collection. "Students develop data analysis and money management skills in this new program based on the popular Hot Dog Stand: The Works, which places students into a competitive marketplace."
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IntelliTools Math [Computer software]. IntellliTools Corporate Headquarters, 1720 Corporate Circle, Petaluma, CA 94954. http://www.intellitools.com/ Email: info@intellitools.com Accessed January 23, 2008. Correlations: NCTM standards Tel: 1-800-899-6687 Grades: K-8 Description:
IntelliTools, Inc., part of Cambium
Learning Technologies, features Classroom Suite version 4,
based on principles of universal design and technology for accessing
the computer (e.g., IntelliKeys, Overlay Maker, switch access
products). Classroom Suite is for regular classroom use and
for struggling preK-5 students who use assistive technology, have
individual education plans, have limited English proficiency, or
need additional instructional support for any reason. Classroom
Suite meets the accessibility requirements of Section 508 of the
Rehabilitation Act, which is increasingly becoming important for
software purchases in K-12 schools. It comes with free online
demos. Other IntelliTools math products include Number Concepts
1, Number Concepts 2, MathPad and
MathPad Plus which provide interactive and
customizable experiences for mastery of K-8 concepts.
Math (number sense), reading and writing are featured in the new release of IntelliTools Classroom Suite 4 for students in grades preK-5. The math modules are suitable for learners with disabilities. Classroom Suite version 4 includes many virtual math manipulatives: ten frames, ten rods, number lines, arrays, base ten blocks, skip counting on a hundreds chart, fraction bars, decimal grids, and more. According to CEO Arjan Khalsa (personal communication, January 23, 2008), visually impaired learners were kept in mind during product development. Deafness is the hardest disability to accommodate, but there are tons of things in the software that will appeal. While no captioning is built into the product, it can work with third party software. The beauty of Classroom Suite from the personal tour that I [P. Deubel of CT4ME] took lies in the multiple representations available for building conceptual understanding and the research-based pedagogies that are used. One problem might be investigated using a number line, ten rod, or ten frame, for example. Onscreen manipulative models, building skills via a computational hierarchy, and direct explicit instruction with “show me” models, practice and challenge sets make this a truly exciting piece of software for learning. Sessions can be customized for any learner and data tracked. Once an activity is set up with a number of challenge sets available (e.g., 3) for a level of mastery (e.g., 80%), prescription is automatic. Feedback in practice sets enables students to get everything right before moving on to challenge sets. When mastery is not demonstrated for a challenge set, the program provides another practice set. If mastery is not achieved for the number of challenge sets specified, the activity will automatically end and teachers can get a report. Students can continue to work on other modules of the software, however. “Show me” videos automatically adapt to changes in options for customized activities. There’s an optional timer, which also measures latency when used. This enables it to adjust to needs of individual learners. For example, the timer will stop while learners manipulate assistive devices.
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Last revised 04/16/08
Author: Dr. Patricia Deubel
