2. Technology Integration Rationale
Teaching mathematics requires much, much more than a
chalkboard, notebook, and a pencil. In the 21st Century, it is
essential to incorporate technology in all academic areas – and
mathematics cannot be forgotten.
By integrating technology into a 6th grade unit on ratios,
students will be able to experience mathematics first
handedly with a whole new perspective. Through interactive
applications, activities, videos, podcasts, blogs, and websites,
multiple learning needs will be touched and students will be
able to be engaged in a whole new world of mathematics by
moving away from the traditional teaching methods.
3. Internet Content
All resources and websites used to create
this presentation are reliable and credible.
All sources are cited in the notes section of
the specific slide with the URL from which
the materials were taken.
4. From One Educator to Another…
Using Blogs as a Resource
The Gateway to 21st Century Learning Skills is an extremely useful
resource for teachers all around the nation. Author Peggy James has
posted a blog ‘Ratios for Real’ which emphasizes the importance of
incorporating ratios into real world, every day scenarios. She gives
many excellent examples, such as having her students think in terms
of ratios as they go home and eat pie during Thanksgiving dinner.
5. Instructional Videos
Taken from Kahn Academy, an ‘Introduction to Ratios’
instructional video is a perfect way to give your students an
opportunity to use a visual aid while understanding ratios. This
video explains what a ratio is, and gives examples of simple ratio
problems.
Instructional videos can be used for whole class demonstration,
small group work, individual instruction, or even practice at
home.
http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/rates-and-
ratios/ratios_and_proportions/v/introduction-to-ratios--new-hd-version
Click the link above to access the instructional video!
After watching this video, students can also access
interactive practice problems using the same website.
6. YouTube It!
Sometimes, it takes very much effort on behalf of the
teacher to get students excited about the topic being
introduced.
The following YouTube video is a short clip from the Andy
Griffith show:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eI689Qxaao
This video would serve as a great introduction ratios,
adding humor and fun to the classroom. Students will
think of it as a form of entertainment, without even
realizing that they are learning at the same time!
7. Internet Resources
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics:
The NCTM is the public voice of mathematics education,
supporting teachers and providing resources to ensure the most
efficient mathematics learning of the highest quality for all
students through vision, leadership, professional development, and
research.
Mathematical Association of America:
Created in 1895, MAA is a community based website for colleagues
to share ideas with tons of resources for 21st century learning.
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence:
FREE provides over 1,500 federally supported teaching and
learning resources, with new sites added daily – in every area of
study!
9. Teaching Materials
This worksheet is a
great example of a fun
way for students to
show their
understanding of
ratios. It is fun and
quirky! This can also
serve as a form of
assessment for
teachers.
10. There’s an App for that!
Available on the iPhone iPad, and iPod, ‘Ratio !!!’ is an
application that students can download to practice ratio,
proportion, and percent. It is educational yet fun at the
same time.
11. Teaching Materials: Word-Search
This word-search focuses on Ratio and other mathematical
vocabulary. It can be used as an introduction for students to have
fun yet recognize words that are associated with the concept of
ratios.
12. Teaching Materials
This ‘Ratio conversions’
worksheet can be used
multiple ways in the
classroom. It can be used as
a pre-assessment or a post-
assessment. It can also be
used as a timed activity.
Students can complete this
in class or for homework.
13. Subject-specific Internet-based
Resources
Illuminations: Resources for Teaching Math
The Illuminations: Resources for Teaching Math website is a
subject-specific website that a teacher may use in order to
explain the topic of ratios.
In the link provided above, the activity ‘The Golden Ratio’
provides students an understanding about ratios regarding
the human body. This can be fun for students, as well as
engaging, because it involves the students hands-on.
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L510
14. Uses of the Internet
Primary Games
Primary Games is a perfect website for students to learn and play
mathematical games. All games are free and kid safe, and the content
can be used to target multiple skill levels for students. Other links are
also provided on this website.
15. Uses of the Internet
Interactive Websites
Interactive Websites can be extremely useful both inside and
outside of the classroom. The link provided at the bottom of this
slideshow is a perfect example of an interactive ratio that
provides students the opportunity to learn while playing a
game!
16. Web 2.0
Quizinator is a perfect resource for teachers that enhances collaboration
with students. This application can be used in the area of ratios because
teachers can create fun and collaborating quizzes to assess students in
an engaging way. It is simple to use and a public link can even be
created to share with the public!
Teachers from across the United States can use Gateway as a resource for lesson plan ideas, activities, and a ton of blogs varying from subject and topic areas. By reading Peggy James’ blog on ratios, teachers can get an idea of how their own students can apply mathematics, and ratios specifically, to the world in which they are a part of.Source: http://www.thegateway.org/blog/peggy/ratios-real
By incorporating YouTube videos, students can access them from at home as well. Also, by incorporating media that students are familiar with, they will be even more eager to learn because it is something that they can relate to and actually have fun with.Teachers can also use websites like Pinterest to find activities and videos that other teachers have used in the classroom.Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eI689QxaaoSource: www.pinterest.com
Creating using the Math tools via Kidspiration, this assignment is meant to assess a student’s understanding of ratio concepts. Students can interactively use the cubes to show their preliminary understanding of ratios. The second half of the assignment reverses their understanding, asking them to type the three ways to show the ratio presented (4:2, 4 to 2, 4/2). By using applications such as Kidspiration, students can move away from the traditional pena nd paper assignments. Students can even create their own assignments for their peers to complete!
