Intentional Independent

Independent Math/Technology Instructional Strategies or Lessons

Students navigate online games and resources (search engines, etc.) for independent practice.

• Measuring angles, coordinate grids practice using MathPlayground.com website
• Basic fraction building game - http://www.vectorkids.com/vkfractions.htm
• Variety of games at all grade levels - http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/math_advantage.html
• Variety of games in different math areas - http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/
• games in all math areas - http://www.mathplayground.com/games.html
• An animated, interactive math dictionary defining common math terms and concepts http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/

Kidspiration:

• Kidspiration activities in math section Symmetry - Students move pattern blocks over lines of symmetry and write observations. Also Graphing- Students create graphs from supplied data and record observations about the graphs they made.
• Equivalent fractions using Kidspiration software (Comparing fractions, fraction strips, comparing decimals)

Smart Notebook Resources

• Created math vocabulary anagrams for students to review previously taught words.
• Sample Math tests posted in Assignments folder

Observable Writing/Technology Instructional Strategies

Students pre-write by outlining in Kidspiration. (6.1, 6.2)
Students use photo story to create digital storytelling. (1.2)
Students use laptops to research Explorers. (3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4)
Students create PowerPoints and Notebook presentations. (1.2, 2.2)
Students type their writing. (1.2)
Students use the Flip Camera to interview teachers. (2.2)
Students add pictures to writing using the internet. (1.2)
Students use online resources for writing
http://www.kidsonthenet.org.uk/
http://www.scholastic.com/kids/stacks/games/



I wish I was as great as Miss Guile! ~Mr. Weaver