14 virtual tools for the math classroom By: Monica Burns Presented By: Shelby Lash
Base Ten Blocks Free app called NUMBER PIECES “Endless number of base ten blocks” Can write on the screen to show work
Protractor Multiple apps that can be downloaded. Work with angles on the screen Put objects on the screen to help. https://youtu.be/NPpNIwLr4RM
Graph paper Geometry pad and Educreations app Gives a coordinate grid and lets students plot points Even add text on the graph
Geoboard Geared towards elementary and middle school Lets kids create polygons, quadrilaterals and triangles Also helps with finding perimeter and area
Ruler Makes the screen a ruler Uses both inches and centimeters Also solve perimeter Also find apps to help kids how to use a ruler
Pattern Shapes Helps with “strategic intervention” An option away from the traditional blocks Kids get to move the shapes around and write on screen
Clock Teaches kids how to read a clock Includes a timer to teach kids time management Use in groups or one on the board
Glossary MathTerms Glossary Is basically a glossary full of math vocab Part of the common core standard
Calculator Calculators that include scientific functions Some include stylus for writing the problem and seeing the answer MyScript Calculator and MyScript MathPad https://youtu.be/sqlteZdE7Po
summary These apps help kids virtually learn how to use certain tools (calculator, protractor, etc) Allows all the tools to be in one place rather than asking for kids to buy materials such as graph paper Easier access on a tablet
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