COMPUTER ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHING MATH
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BERKELEY, Missouri, United States
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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
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
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
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
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
Equal Groups (CCSS.Math.Content 3.OA.A.3) Computer Lab Math Activity
Students can use this computer lab activity to solve a word problem involving equal groups. The teacher may demonstrate a similar problem before the computer lab activity. Using the common software and a LCD as a teaching tool in the classroom, helps to keep students focused. Use the select button in transparent to select and move images.
3rd
Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.3
Computer Math Activity Partitioning Shapes (CCSS.Math.Content 3.G.A.2, 4.NF.A.1)
This is a computer lab activity. Students may use any draw program such as Paint, Google Draw, Kid Pix, etc. to demonstrate and interpret partitioning of shapes. Pages1-3 are for the teacher. Page 4 is a handout for students. Pages 5-6 are assessments.
3rd - 4th
Geometry
CCSS
4.NF.A.1
, 3.G.A.2
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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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