An Interactive Approach to Teaching Elementary Mathematics Karen V. Reynolds Tonya L. Witherspoon Wichita State University MACE, Salina, KS March 2003

Meet Roamer Robot

Programming Roamer Clear Memory (twice) Forward (# of Units) Backward (# of Units) Turn Left or Right (Degrees) Play Note (Pitch/Duration) GO

Programming: Pretend You’re a Roamer

Describe Roamer’s Movements Develop language in a mathematical context Direction Units Measurement Patterns Estimation Sequencing

Numbers and Computation “See” addition/subtraction Reinforce number recognition Practice estimation and prediction Combine operations Practice language of mathematics

Geometry Recognize and name shapes and angles Describe the properties of geometric shapes Use geometric shapes to develop counting skills Develop understanding of angles/degrees Draw geometric shapes by sequencing sides and angles

Prediction/Estimation Predict simple outcomes Estimate results Estimate results of a repeat operation Use estimation language (as long as, less than, farther than, approximately)

Measurement Understand and use common units of measurement Use non-traditional units of measurement (floor tiles) Describe measurement as a number of units Estimate and compare with actual measurements

Resources NCTM Standards PreK-2, Grades ISTE NETS*Students Pre-2; Grades WSU Roamer Resources NAEYC Position Statement on Technology Ages

Contact Information WSU College of Education Technology Tonya Witherspoon Karen Reynolds

Programming Robots is FUN!!