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W200 Math And Technology 2
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2. Slides 3-5: RM Brings Math Framework to Individual
Teachers
Slides 6-8: Math Course Takes ‘Real Life’ Approach to
Algebra
Slides 9-11: Middle School Math Students Given Free
Access to Online Homework Help
Slide 12: Conclusion
3. RM Brings Math Framework
to Individual Teachers
By: David Nagel
• RM Math Player is an
• RM Education has recently
interactive technology that can
released a RM Math Player.
benefit the understanding and
retention of difficult math
concepts.
• This does not require a license
which makes it easier to get for
the low budget schools.
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• The RM math player allows for exciting, fast-paced
lessons that speak to all learning styles.
• This is has proven to improve test score and student
performance.
• This player is designed for grades 6-12.
Dave Nagel, “RM Brings Math Framework to Individual Teacher,” T.H.E.
Journal, 4/21/2009, http://www.thejournal.com/articles/24291
5. What do I think??
I think that the RM Math Player sounds like a Great
Idea.
Especially since it is a fun way to learn difficult math
concepts.
It seems to be great for schools with low budgets
and not every teacher needs to use it.
One of the perks of it is that it covers all teaching
styles for the kids that need to be approached in a
different way.
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6. Math Course Takes ‘Real
Life’ Approach to Algebra
By: Scott Aronowitz
American Education Corp This program gives
developed a program to relevant scenarios by
answer the age old question of taking the fundamentals
“What does algebra have to do and applying them to the
with real life?” real-world situations.
This program is called the
Anywhere Program.
7. Math Course…
Contd.
The Anywhere Program is computer based.
This allows students to use a number of tools to help them
with the assignment as well has help to better comprehend
it.
These tools are: Scientific calculators, pictures and
diagrams, video tutorials, interactive feedback, and more…
Scott Aronowitz, “Math Course Takes ‘Real Life” Approach to Algebra,”
T.H.E. Journal, 4/16/2009, http://www.the journal.com/24271
8. What do I think??
I think the Anywhere Program seems like a
great way to learn Math.
This should help kids be more aware of why
they need to learn certain concepts.
I think it is nice that it is all done on the
computer so the students will already be
more intrigued.
9. Middle School Math Students
Given Free Access to Online
Homework Help
By: Scott Aronowitz
Hotmath is a website that
offers extensive homework
This program was offered help.
free to students enrolled in
math classes through the
Math Forward institution The teachers have a
get free access to Hotmath. login code that they can
give to their students to
use for free.
10. Middle School Math…
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Hotmath guides students through the odd number
problems.
It also offers video tutorials, interactive activities and
games , practice exams, and math workbooks.
An individual Hotmath for subscription costs $49 and
an additional $29 for access to video tutorials.
Scott Aronowitz, “Middle School Math Students Given Free Access to
Online Homework Help,” T.H.E. Journal, 4/9/2009,
http://www.thejournal.com/articles/24252
11. What do I think??
Hotmath is a good program especially
since it is free to the students.
I think it would be good for more
schools to think about buying this
program.
I think this is helpful to students
because it shows how the problems
are solved unlike the back of the book
that just gives the answers.
12. Math can be fun and exciting while still
incorporating important math concepts.
Technology can help students learn better, including
most people least favorite subject… MATH.
So more school’s should look into math programs
such as the ones I’ve talked about.
With these programs, students can go from…