COMPUTER ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHING MATH
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35 years of teaching math grades 1 - 8
Presented professional development workshops on using the software already on the computer as a teaching and learning tool.
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HOW TO CREATE A MAGIC SQUARE
This is a fun and a learning activity. Students will create algebraic expressions to represent numbers. The concept of a median number will be addressed. Teachers can allow students to discuss the properties of a magic square.
5th - 8th
Algebra
CCSS
6.EE.A.1
, 6.EE.A.2a
3:56
Computer Activities For Teaching Math
Use a constructivist teaching design to teach math in the computer lab.
3rd - 8th
Math
MOTHER'S DAY FUN WITH PAINT
This activity may be used in a computer lab environment. Students should have access to a mouse. The teacher may use an LCD to help demonstrate the Step by Step instructions. This is a Power Point 13 slide show with a demonstration video on slide 3.The more students are familiarized with the tools on Paint the more creative they will become. The tools are self-explanatory and you will find your students will learn to use them in no time.
3rd - 6th
Visual Arts
ST. PATRICK'S DAY SHAMROCK (Computer Lab Activity)
This activity will allow students to increase their computer efficiency level while having fun creating and formatting their own shamrock.
The computer lab can be a fun environment. Students stay focus. They love to create their own images. This may be used as a closing activity in the computer lab for St. Patrick’s Day. Includes a demonstration video.
3rd - 5th
Visual Arts
ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS... CREATE A MAGIC SQUARE
Students will learn the magic of the “Magic Square.” This activity will allow students to create a "Magic Square" by investigating, and interpreting the value of an algebraic expression..
4th - 8th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
4.OA.C.5
, 6.EE.A.2
HALLOWEEN SPOOKY COMPUTER LAB
Students in grades 3 - 5 may use the tools on Microsoft Paint to create spooky Halloween graphics. The drawings may be selected and copied to Power Point for a Halloween slideshow.The use of a mouse is required. A video demonstration is included.
3rd - 5th
Art, Visual Arts
Probability Grades 4 and 5 Computer Lab Activity
This activity will help students develop an understanding of probability. Students will engage in an event that they had previously determined the probabilities. They will create and interpret events while at the same time increasing their computer skills. Pages 7 and 8 are handouts for students.
4th - 5th
Math
CCSS
6.SP.B.5a
, 7.SP.C.5
Naming Triangles (CCSS.Math.Content.4.G.A.1/4.G.A.2)
This is a computer activity. Students will spell, describe, and draw triangles in a fun way. They will also become more proficient using the tools in the draw window. All activities require using a mouse.
4th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
4.G.A.1
, 4.G.A.2
HAPPY EASTER COMPUTER ACTIVITY
This activity is a Microsoft Paint step by step video. Students will create a graphic of a chick hatching from the Easter egg.
It is a fun way to end a computer lab class or session during the pre-Easter holiday season. Students may use the graphic for writing activities or for Easter cards.
2nd - 5th
Visual Arts
Valentine Puzzle (Mend A Broken Heart) Computer Activity
Mend a broken heart with this fun computer valentine puzzle.
Students will create a heart puzzle on Microsoft Paint. Puzzle can be more difficult to solve by using transformations on the pieces. They may then have their classmate to solve their puzzles. Slide 9 is a video demonstration.
3rd - 5th
Art, Visual Arts
Build A Snowman Computer Activity
The computer lab is a great environment for students to be creative and to improve their computer skills at the same time.
Students will enjoy building a snowman on Microsoft Paint.
They will learn to draw with the Airbrush tool.
Slide 6 is a video demonstration
The graphic may be pasted and formatted on Word to use on calendars or winter writing activities.
3rd - 5th
Art, Visual Arts
Volume of a Rectangular Prism Computer Activity
Students will use common software (word processor and draw program) to investigate, create, and interpret the formula for the volume of a rectangular prism. This activity will keep them focused while they stack cubes to form their rectangular prism. Slide 15 is a video demonstration.
The computer lab can be a wonderful environment for fun constructivist teaching.
5th
Math, Measurement
CCSS
5.MD.C.3
, 5.MD.C.4
, 5.MD.C.5
Netting a Cube for Christmas Computer Activity
This activity will allow students to investigate and study the properties of a cube. Students will net a cube and create a solid cube that maybe used as a Christmas ornament. They will practice computer skills using transformations, resizing objects, formatting objects, and cropping to shape.
3rd - 5th
Geometry, Visual Arts
CCSS
6.G.A.4
Christmas Tree Graphic (Computer Lab Activity Using Paint)
Students will use the tools on Paint to build a pine tree and decorate it for Christmas. The graphic may be copied and then pasted and formatted on Word. The graphic may be used for Christmas cards or writings. Slide 6 is a video demonstration. Christmas music may be played in the computer lab while students create their tree.
3rd - 5th
Visual Arts
Thanksgiving Turkey Computer Activity
This is a step by step activity for drawing a Turkey on Microsoft Paint. Students will learn creative ways to use the tools on Paint. The turkey graphic may be copied and pasted and then formatted on Word for a writing graphic.
3rd - 5th
Graphic Arts
Investigating Prime and Composite Numbers CCSS 4.OA.B.4 Computer Activity
This computer lab activity will allow students to investigate factors and multiples to determine if a number from 1 – 100 is prime or composite. Students will learn how to insert and format a table. Discussion and questions in the computer lab should be aligned with the included assessment. Pages 1-3 are for the teacher. Pages 4 and 5 are for the student. Page 6 is an assessment.
4th
Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
4.OA.B.4
Numerical Expressions Using Parenthesis CCSS 5.OA.A.1 Computer Lab Activity
This activity will offer students a deeper understanding of the use of parenthesis in numerical expressions. Students will model the associative property of multiplication and use parenthesis to interpret and evaluate numerical expressions.
5th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
5.OA.A.1
Comparing Decimals Computer Lab Activity CCSS 5.NBT.A.3.b
Students will enjoy modeling and representing decimals. Visual learning is among the very best methods for teaching students of all ages how to think and how to learn. This activity will help students to clarify their thinking on decimal place value. Students can recreate in their own words what they have learned. Pages 1 and 2 are for the teacher. Pages 3 and 4 are student handout. Page 5 is an assessment.
5th
Decimals, Math
CCSS
5.NBT.A.3
, 5.NBT.A.3a
, 5.NBT.A.3b
Fractions (4.NF.B.3.a /4.NF.B.3.b) Computer Lab Activity
Students will enjoy creating their own pizza on Paint or any draw program. They will decompose and identify parts of a whole. They will model adding and subtracting parts of a whole. Pages 1 and 2 are for the teacher. Page 3 is a student handout. Page 5 is an assessment.
4th
Fractions, Math
CCSS
4.NF.B.3
, 4.NF.B.3a
, 4.NF.B.3b
Interpret Products of Fractions (CCSS Math Content 5.NF.B4.a) Computer Activity
Draw programs can be used as a tool for teaching and learning, Teachers can use it to enhance a lesson. In this lesson students will use Microsoft Paint or other draw programs to create visual models of fraction products
5th
Fractions, Math
CCSS
5.NF.B.4a
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About the store
Experience
35 years of teaching math grades 1 - 8
Presented professional development workshops on using the software already on the computer as a teaching and learning tool.
Teaching style
Most of the activities use a constructivist teaching design for math concepts while at the same time increasing students' computer proficiency level.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Author of "HANDS-ON COMPUTER ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHING MATH" GRADES 3 - 8...published by John Wiley (2004)
My own education history
BS Degree in Elementary Education
Additional biographical information
As a Title I teacher in the East St. Louis (Illinois) public schools, I used models and representations to teach mathematics to gifted and remedial students in grades 1 through 8 for more than thirty-five years. While instructing entire classrooms in a computer lab environment, I created a unique teaching strategy that supports the math standards and increases students' computer proficiency levels. The activities use common software found on most computers. I presented this strategy for professional development workshops at the St. Clair County (Illinois) Regional Office of Education.
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