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Study Island Help Please
Hi Mary, Well I was trying to bring the use of technology, since we have it with our school. I think the idea of using some of the technology might help those kids who lose focus easily in the class…
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Study Island Help Please
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I am now looking at maybe using Study Island with my classes. Does anyone currently use Study Island? Anything I should know such as likes? Dislikes? Thank you for helping. . . seems there is getti…
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Doug Darfus Mar 4.
Online math games
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my school is currently trialing a new math site called mangahigh.com I wanted to see if anyone else has used this site, and if so, looking for any feedback and/or any lesson plan ideas. By the way, I…
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Jenkins May 24.
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It looks pretty good. I really like the fact that you get a 30 day free trial. Even if your school cant afford it year around, it would be a nice warm up prior to standardized testing. Thanks for the link.
Have you seen Dreambox - http://www.dreambox.com/ ?
Hi Ella,
I have been using mangahigh for 2 weeks now. I -
1) use a lesson activity as a 5-minute review (beginning of the period)/ warm-up
2) assign lessons to refresh prior knowledge before starting a new unit
3) assign lessons to acquire mastery…
I have never used it, but my son's school does. He attends WInchester Trail Elementary in Canal WInchester. They might be able to help you. Their staff web site is http://www.canalwin.k12.oh.us/wt/direct.php
Hi, Ella,
No, I'm not familiar with Study Island. I was just on their website and did only a surface look. The one thing that comes to mind is whether or not the program can assess gaps in understanding rather than just "cycling a student down to l…
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- Its aligned to state standards (at least in Ohio). You can even pick and choose which standards to cover.
- You can create a question bank and present them in the form games or quizzes
- Record keeping- It did a great job of tracking progres…
Hi Mary,
Well I was trying to bring the use of technology, since we have it with our school. I think the idea of using some of the technology might help those kids who lose focus easily in the classroom to be a bit more engaged. I am teaching middl…
Hi, Ella,
Can you tell me a little bit about why you like Study Island? What needs, goals, student outcomes are you trying to meet with Study Island?
Also...perhaps a little bit more about your classes and students. For example--
- what ages/grades…
Ella, thank you for the post. I am Daniel Bauer, part of the Managhigh.com team. I am a former Mathematics Educator at both the Junior and Senior High School levels. Please allow me to address some of the issues that you and some of the other respon…
Thanks for the advice, Judy. Your cautions about available research data and promises without data are good points to remember in evaluating any program or software, as is the comment that students need quality, sustained time engaging with math (or…
Hi Ella,
From mangahigh.com, I noted that it was launched within the last year and the site does not include research data about student achievement with the software. Red flags include presentation and content stressing the goal of improving test r…
Here are a couple of blog posts from the MSP2 Exemplary Middle School Math and Science Resources blog that highlight math games - Games in Math Class and Math Games - Part II.
Here's a cool site that is used by teachers in our district that has great content. That being said, the kids aren't going to mistake it for their PS3 anytime soon ;)
If you are looking for something a little more "gamey," then I would recommend th…
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- Classroom Teacher (preK-12)
- What discipline(s) do you teach?
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- Instructional strategies, Integrating technology
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 6:28am on January 19, 2010,
Ella Rogers said…
- Thank you so much Karolee and Mary!
Such a kind, warm and helpful welcome. My friend definetly likes the resources she has found here and support. I will make sure to spread the word around my community! I look forward to getting better aquainted with all the resources.
HAVE A GREAT DAY!! :)
- At 1:23am on January 13, 2010,
Karolee Smiley said…
- Hi Ella
Welcome to MSP2.
I have lots of family in the Carson/Tahoe area.
Glad to see you found the forums. The more we all share, the more tools we all have available to us. Have you looked at the resources on the home page yet? This will show some of the great tools on the NSDL site. And if you know of some great sources its missing, be sure to share them with all of us.
There are also events, like the Tech Talks, available. Even if you miss a Tech Talk, you can check out the recorded session and add to the discussion boards.
Let us know if there is something in particular you want us to address or topics and technologies you might want to learn about.
Welcome on board!
toodles
- At 7:59am on January 12, 2010,
Mary Henton said…
- Welcome, Ella, to MSP2. I hope that since you found out about MSP2 from a friend or colleague, that your friend or colleague has found MSP2 to be a helpful place!
Have you had much of a chance to explore the site yet? If not, here are a few places to start:
1.The math resource guides are standards-based. They are also wiki pages so users can contribute to the content.
2. We have recorded our webinars for viewing after the event. Also, viewers are able to continue to contribute to these pages and add resources.
3. There are a number of groups to help focus the conversation. In fact, I will forward your question to the math group to see if someone there can be of assistance.
Again, welcome to MSP2.
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