Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Math goodies


This past weekend I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Annual Conference of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State.  Yes - me and Math.  This conference gave me the opportunity to gain some skills in the "new" math (yes, I did number bonds!) and gather some terrific resources, including websites and apps.  Below is a list of links that I think will provide you with some cool new FREE tools.  If you'd like to use the apps, please let me know and I can load them on either our ipads or ideapads.  Email me or come see me for details on how to reserve these items and load the apps.  Many of the websites also have app versions.  Check 'em out!

Cool Tech Tools for Math

Desmos Graphing Calculator - Lesson idea : Graph your name!  Includes an activity bank.
Hotmath - FREE math textbooks, review exercises, lessons and more.

Kahoot  - Create, play and share fun learning games for any subject, for all ages, for free!
Quizizz - Multiplayer quizzes for any age.
Braingenie - AWESOME tool for students to build deep mastery and sharpen problem-solving skills.  Students learn, practice and compete in real-time.
Plickers - "simple tool that lets teachers collect real-time formative assessment data without the need for student devices"
Flubaroo - Simple, free way to create and grade assignments online.  

Khan Academy - "Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We tackle math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more. Our math missions guide learners from kindergarten to calculus using state-of-the-art, adaptive technology that identifies strengths and learning gaps. We've also partnered with institutions like NASA, The Museum of Modern Art, The California Academy of Sciences, and MIT to offer specialized content."

Edpuzzle - Import, edit, create interactive video lessons.  Super tool for the flipped classroom.  I'm going to try this one myself!

Blendspace - Use Blendspace to create lessons and assessments that include a variety of digital resources.

Rekenrek and Number Rack apps - Excellent manipulative number line tool for younger elementary students.

13 Rules That Expire - Article by the National Council of Mathematics Teachers on math rules that eventually expire