Links

While setting up my school web site at hsd36.org I included the following links to interactive web sites that my students can access if the need to supplement their assignments. If you don't already know about them they might be helpful.
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FractionFour/

http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/Angles/

http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/AreaExplorer/

http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/PerimeterExplorer/

http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FractionQuiz/

http://www.worldplenty.com/grade8.htm#topic50

Middle School Math and Blogging

This year I included in the math curriculum, writing assignments to be completed each week to reinforce topics and concept we will be discussing during the week. I am also having my students write short reflection after the completion of each day’s lesson. My school has very limited recourses in the form of computers so it very difficult if not impossible to get the student on them. I would like to get my students to blog but the request would have to go through administration and they are not usually receptive to new ideas. I would like my student to create a math blog about the topics I have assigned each week along with the daily reflection they write. I believe it is beneficial for the student, in that more in depth learning takes place if students are able to communicate understanding through writing.

Using technology in the math classroom

I am interested to find and implement the use of technology in my pre-algebra class. I have started this year having my student write about what they are learning in math. I require that they write the reflections using word and then e-mail me the final copy. I would really like to expand the use of technology in my classroom. If you have any ideas pleas let me know. Thanks