Technomath

Discover how students use different forms of technology to demonstrate their understanding of math concepts. Explore the use of the iPad, Live Scribe, laptop, Elmo,chart paper and manipulatives! media type="custom" key="19347484"

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What is teaching Math through problem solving and why should we teach math through problem solving? Problem solving is central to learning mathematics. By learning to solve problems and by learning through problem solving, students are given numerous opportunities to connect mathematical ideas and to develop conceptual understanding. Problem solving forms the basis of effective mathematics programs and should be the mainstay of mathematical instruction.

Problem Solving is considered an essential process through which students are able to achieve the expectations in mathematics, and is an integral part of the mathematics curriculum in Ontario, for the following reasons. • is the primary focus and goal of mathematics in the real world; • helps students become more confident in their ability to do mathematics; • allows students to use the knowledge they bring to school and helps them connect mathematics with situations outside the classroom; • helps students develop mathematical understanding and gives meaning to skills and concepts in all strands; • allows students to reason, communicate ideas, make connections, and apply knowledge and skills; • offers excellent opportunities for assessing students’ understanding of concepts, ability to solve problems, ability to apply concepts and procedures, and ability to communicate ideas; • promotes the collaborative sharing of ideas and strategies, and promotes talking about mathematics; • helps students find enjoyment in mathematics; • increases opportunities for the use of critical-thinking skills (estimating, evaluating, classifying, assuming, recognizing relationships, hypothesizing, offering opinions with reasons, and making judgements). (Ontario Math Curriculum 2005)

How can technology help you to get the best out of your students? Technology ensures access to various types of information and ways to communicate student learning. It gives all students the opportunities to choose their means of presenting the information that they have learned and know. Technology provides a variety or teaching and learning materials that represent all modalities.

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Livescribe Notability Educreations Elmo Google Sketchup SMART notebook manipulatives

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A candy store sells only one type of candy, which comes in different colors. Each color is a different flavor, and some flavors cost more than others. Specifically, 1 red piece costs the same as 3 blue pieces, 2 orange pieces cost the same as 5 green pieces, and 2 blue pieces cost the same as 10 green pieces. If 1 orange piece costs 13 cents, how much will 8 red pieces cost? (NCTM Mathematics, Teaching in the Middle School, p. 22)
 * livescribe || Problem #1

Problem #2 Jack just rolled three dice. When you multiply the three top numbers together, you get a result that is twice as large as when you add the three numbers together. What three numbers did Jack roll? There is more than one correct answer. (The Playful Brain, p. 21) || Which shapes below can you make by assembling the two pieces at right? You may move the pieces around, but you may not turn or overlap them. To get started, I've shown you how to assemble shape 7. (The Playful Brain, p. 118)
 * iPad (notability, educreations, etc.) || Problem #1

Problem #2 Richard is excited about returning to school. He has three coupons from his favourite store that he wants to use to buy a pair of sneakers that costs $40.00 and a new coat that costs $60.00: How should Richard use the coupons to save the most money? Foxtrot by Bill Amend If the cartoon appeared in Sunday's paper (Aug. 26) and Peter follows this schedule what time would he wake up on our first day of school? (NCTM Mathematics, Teaching in the Middle School, p. 18) || Michelle went to the farmers' market and bought 2 sweet potatoes and 3 red peppers for $2.90. After considering the excellent prices, she returned and bought 2 red peppers and 1 sweet potato for $1.80. How much did she pay for each red pepper at the market? (NCTM Mathematics, Teaching in the Middle School, p. 23) || When a square piece of paper is folded in half vertically, the rectangle that is created has a perimeter of 39 cm. What is the area of the original unfolded square piece of paper? ||
 * 25% off any one item purchased
 * 20% off the total of any purchase
 * $7.00 cash back for every $25.00 spent (NCTM Teaching Children Mathematics August 2012, Vol.19, p. 8) ||
 * ELMO (displaying problem, manipulatives, sharing kids work, consolidation, etc.) || Problem
 * laptop (SMART Notebook) || Problem #1
 * Others || Problem #1