Number Operations
Apps Required:
Learning Objectives:
Using the iPad:
1. Using the app Doodle Buddy students can create a picture or scene for their problem. The image can be saved to the camera roll of the iPad.
2. Students can then use the app Explain Everything or DoodleCast Pro to upload the picture and record themselves stating and solving their problem. Both these apps allow students to draw on the image and to record their voice. This short video can then be sent to the teacher, who can use it as a piece of assessment, or to showcase to parents. Recordings can also be viewed by the entire class on an IWB, allowing for students to discuss their problem solving strategies
The app Mini DoodleCast has ready made templates that students can then add their drawings to the template and record themselves stating and solving their problem.
The above apps can be used for students to communicate their reasoning and understanding to a variety of problems in the different mathematical strands.
Other Activities:
The app Math Doodles is a great app that students can use to help apply problem solving as well as mental math strategies for addition and subtraction. Students can play each of the 3 games(see below) in a way that best suits them. Games can be played in a timed or untimed mode. Students can also choose from a large variety of math manipulatives ranging from dice, tally marks, numbers, fingers, Roman numerals, money, fractions and even Arabic, Sanskrit and Binary Code, to name only a few of the many different options.
- Create and solve a problem involving addition, subtraction, multiplication or division
- Use pictures, numbers and words to solve a problem involving addition, subtraction, multiplication or division.
- Communicate personal strategy to solve problems
- Apply mental math strategies to problem solve
Using the iPad:
1. Using the app Doodle Buddy students can create a picture or scene for their problem. The image can be saved to the camera roll of the iPad.
2. Students can then use the app Explain Everything or DoodleCast Pro to upload the picture and record themselves stating and solving their problem. Both these apps allow students to draw on the image and to record their voice. This short video can then be sent to the teacher, who can use it as a piece of assessment, or to showcase to parents. Recordings can also be viewed by the entire class on an IWB, allowing for students to discuss their problem solving strategies
The app Mini DoodleCast has ready made templates that students can then add their drawings to the template and record themselves stating and solving their problem.
The above apps can be used for students to communicate their reasoning and understanding to a variety of problems in the different mathematical strands.
Other Activities:
The app Math Doodles is a great app that students can use to help apply problem solving as well as mental math strategies for addition and subtraction. Students can play each of the 3 games(see below) in a way that best suits them. Games can be played in a timed or untimed mode. Students can also choose from a large variety of math manipulatives ranging from dice, tally marks, numbers, fingers, Roman numerals, money, fractions and even Arabic, Sanskrit and Binary Code, to name only a few of the many different options.
Explain Everything image retrieved from http://www.explaineverything.com/1/post/2012/10/ee-20-upcoming-changes-1-of-10.html
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DoodleCast Pro image retrieved from https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/doodlecast-pro/id469486202?mt=8
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Unknown Square image retrieved from http://www.education.com/app-review/math-doodles-review/
Sum Stacker image retrieved from http://educationalappsforall.wordpress.com/tag/math-app/
Connect Sums image retrieved from http://www.education.com/app-review/math-doodles-review/