Those of you previously familiar with the “computational knowledge engine” have most likely seen immediate uses and implications for the classroom. I think we can agree that it serves as an example of the power that can exist with technology and leads us to what perhaps is yet to come.
I was pleased to learn recently that WolframAlpha has started to embrace education and has devoted a section of the site to that effort. Visit the link below to see video, lesson plans, examples, the WolframAlpha Education Portal and much more. You can even join the WolframAlpha Education Group.
All of that and much more here: http://www.wolframalpha.com/educators/
Posted by csteinberg | Posted in Math, Student Created, Video | Posted on 22-02-2010-05-2008
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Not only a great site to learn math skills, this site is also a wonderful example of how to engage students through the use of technology. The site is a “kids teaching kids” project from Mr. Marcos and his students in Santa Monica, CA.
From the site:
“Mathtrain.TV was created by middle school mathematics teacher, Eric Marcos. It is part of the Mathtrain.com Project and was created to host our student-created math video lessons all in one place. It is Web 2.0 friendly with its ability for users to generate “ratings” and “comments”. Our middle school students use a tablet pc and screen-capturing software, Camtasia Studio, to create the math tutorials. The site is powered by PHPmotion, a free video-sharing software.”
You can find it here: http://www.mathtrain.tv/index.php
SAS Curriculum Pathways is an online resource for students and teachers that adds new tools and interactive content to the classroom. Available at no cost and used by thousands of educators in all 50 states, SAS Curriculum Pathways provides standards-based content in the core academic disciplines of English, mathematics, social studies, science and Spanish for grades 8-12.
Though SAS offers SAS Curriculum Pathways at no cost, the company’s investment in innovation continues. For example, new social studies materials include an interactive atlas. In math, a new interactive tool helps students develop basic algebra skills. Enhancements to the award-winning Writing Reviser in the English module help students master sentence fundamentals. SAS Curriculum Pathways earned a Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) CODiE Award this year for Best Reading/English Instructional Solution. New Spanish materials help students develop reading and listening skills in real-world situations.
This great resource can be found here: http://www.sascurriculumpathways.com/
From the Site:
The countdown has begun. We are looking forward to promoting numeracy around the globe and setting a new world record with our totally free and safe online math contest on 3 March.
Students play at home and at school against other students around the world in live games of mental arithmetic. Each game lasts for 60 seconds and students can play up to 500 games during the official event, earning points for each correct question. You can now take part in World Maths Day via the iPhone and iPod Touch. The students who answer the most questions appear in the Hall of Fame.
Prizes will be awarded to the top students in each age category, ages 5-8, ages 9-13 and ages 14-18.
The student answering the highest number of questions correctly in each age group (5-8, 9-13, 14-18) will be the World Champion and receive a Minted Gold Medal.
This is a truly unique world event and a fantastic way to promote numeracy within your school.
Find it here: http://www.worldmathsday.com/
