Technology+for+Algebra+Readiness

Most of this came from fellow teachers and tech coordinators

Need to think about higher level thinking: How to get students from “finding an answer” to “solving a problem”

Structure teaching math concepts and skills around real world problems that need to be solved

Encourage students to work cooperatively. (my comment: We have to teach this – it’s not the you work and I’ll copy mentality)

Use group problem-solving to stimulate students to apply mathematical thinking skills

Texas curriculum : Math Focal Points (TEA website)

Use of variety of learning tools to engage students with different levels of understanding and different learning style

Technology is typically used to check answers.

Spend more time with open-ended “how did you get that answer” ? Do more writing/blogging with students.

Give type of problem – have students develop their own problems

Verbs used in Middle School Math TEKS Relationships- 53 Represent- 33 Model- 30 Describe- 29 Communicate- 15 Connect- 13 Evaluate-12