2. Technology Integration
• The order of operations is widely used throughout
mathematics, science, technology, and many
computer programming languages.
• It is a rule used to clarify which procedures should be
performed first in a given mathematical expression.
• With that said, integrating technology into a topic such as the
order of operations will allow students to visually see the
steps being performed consecutively (via Smart Board or
online math tutorials).
• Online practice quizzes/ games also assist students in the
arithmetic needed to complete the order of operations.
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3. Internet Content
• One tool that a majority of students living in
2013 know how to use is the Internet.
Fortunately, the Internet offers a wide variety of
mathematical resources for students to utilize.
Since Order of Operations requires fundamental
math skills, it is essential that students make
use of these resources to master concepts such
as: following a mathematical rule, evaluating
exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and
subtraction.
• The following three slides provide examples of
some content made available by the Internet.
7. Internet Resources
• The internet provides us with a variety of
resources we can use to guide us in our
teaching.
• A few examples of these
agencies/organizations can be found on the
next slide.
8. Internet Resources
• TeAchnology TeAchnology has been providing free and
easy to use resources for teachers dedicated to improving
the education of today's generation of students. They
feature lesson plans, worksheets, rubrics, teaching tips, and
many more resources that are designed to help our
teachers.
• TrackStar “TrackStar is your starting point for online
lessons and activities. Create your own Track or use one of
the hundreds of thousands already made by other
educators.”
• Khan Academy This organization provides free online
tutorials and instructional videos regarding different topics
for all subject matter.
CLICK HYPERLINKS TO VISIT WEBSITES.
10. Teaching Materials
• Assessment:
http://trackstar.4teachers.org/trackstar/ts/viewTrackMembers
This website can be used to assess students on their
ability to complete the Order of Operations. It is
essentially online quizzing that is ungraded.
• Homework Help:
http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/vol7/order_operations.
This website can be used to assist students with their
homework because it takes you through the problem
step by step in which you can practice until you “get it
right.”
11. Teaching Materials cont.
• Practice Arithmetic via Games:
http://www.cut-the-knot.org/Games/WolfRabbit.shtml
This website can be used to assist students in
mastering their arithmetic used when solving Order of
Operations.
• Worksheets:
http://www.edhelper.com/
This website can be used to create worksheets for
students regarding all subjects—specifically math for
my content area.
12. Subject-Specific Resource
• http://www.aplusmath.com/
This web site was developed to help students
improve their math skills interactively. This way it
is informative, yet the students are able to
practice what they are learning in a variety of
hands-on ways.
13. Uses of the Internet
Interactive Websites:
• http://illuminations.nctm.org/
This website offers activities, lessons, standards, and
websites to teachers looking for math resources. It allows
teachers to make math come alive in the classroom, or
kept online.
Ask the Expert:
• http://www.allexperts.com/el/Advanced-Math/
This website offers assistance to those who have questions
or concerns regarding a particular topic in mathematics or
science. They are able to speak with a variety of different
experts in the field. This can be beneficial to students as
an “outside school resource.”
14. Web 2.0 Uses of the Internet
Click the picture to download
the app from iTunes, as well as
view more information.
• 5 Dice: Order of Operations Game is a math app intended for
middle school students that helps students enjoy practicing their
order of operations. The game encourages students to use higher
order thinking to solve the "target" number by working
backwards—(they are given the answer but not the equation).
The best feature about this simple math game is that teachers
are able to receive immediate feedback of their students’
progress through email.
Editor's Notes
Image taken from Google Images. http://www.toptenreviews.com/i/rev/misc/articles/4271/top-10-math-car-11.jpg
Background image taken from Google Images. Rationale Statement Video via YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl9zPWn3Huo&feature=youtu.be
Video Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/multiplication-division/order_of_operations/v/order-of-operations In this instructional video, taken from Kahn Academy, was introduced by Module 6, Task #5. It covers the basics and fundamentals to Order of Operations. It takes the student step by step in the process. This instructional video would be very beneficial to a student because they can go at their own pace, as well as at a time that is most convenient. Image taken from Google Images: http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/vol7/IMAGES/students1and2.gif
Video Link to LEFT Picture: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xsyXu9J8CA Video Link to RIGHT Picture: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zanq7gmXY88 In both of these YouTube Videos, there are “Math songs” recorded relating to Order of Operations. Since they are catchy tunes and funny lyrics, this is a great way for students to memorize the actual steps in the rule. They also are educational and complete a problem during the song. *Pictures taken from Google Images.
Blog Link: http://theteacherwhohatedmath.blogspot.com/2012/09/order-of-operations-foldable.html In this blog, a teacher provides us with a “how-to” on how to create a foldable regarding Order of Operations. This can be very useful to students who need extra help/ tangible resource materials. It is also a great way to study. *Picture taken from Google Images.
TeAchnology Link: http://www.teach-nology.com/ TrackStar Link: http://trackstar.4teachers.org/ Kahn Academy Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/
This graphic organizer was created by Inspiration 9 (Module 9, Task #1). 1.) How would this diagram/GO be used in an actual lesson? This diagram could be used in a lesson by having the students practice various problems and be able to show all of their work/ steps. It is a great introductory activity to use after note-taking. 2.) How does this visual enhance student understanding of the topic? This particular visual can enhance students’ understanding of the topic because it clearly maps out each of the steps in the problem, as well as the rule that comes next.