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

2. Meet Roamer Robot

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

4. Programming: Pretend You’re a Roamer

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

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

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. Resources NCTM Standards PreK-2, Grades 3-5 http://standards.nctm.org/document/index.htm http://standards.nctm.org/document/index.htm ISTE NETS*Students Pre-2; Grades 3-5 http://cnets.iste.org/currstands/cstands-netss.html http://cnets.iste.org/currstands/cstands-netss.html WSU Roamer Resources http://education.wichita.edu/mindstorms/roamer http://education.wichita.edu/mindstorms/roamer NAEYC Position Statement on Technology Ages 3-5 http://www.naeyc.org/resources/position_statements/pstech98.htm http://www.naeyc.org/resources/position_statements/pstech98.htm

11. Contact Information WSU College of Education Technology http://www.wichita.edu/education/techcenter Tonya Witherspoon tonya.witherspoon@wichita.edu Karen Reynolds karen.reynolds@wichita.edu

12. Programming Robots is FUN!!