matrix middle school math games

Enter the MATRIX:  Enter the MATRIX:  Mobile Technology Innovations Mobile Technology Innovations

to Increase Math Achievementto Increase Math Achievement

Doug Adams

dadams@altec.org ALTEC, University of Kansas

http://altec.org http://slideshare.com/dadams.altec

Goal: Use emerging technology games and digital tools in after-school programs to improve middle school mathematics achievement of students in urban and rural schools not making AYP.Ratio & ProportionLinear EquationsData & Statistics

National Partnerships – CA, KS, NM, OH

National Partnerships – TX, MA, MS, PR

Lead Agency and Partners

Ohio Board of Regents - Lead Agencyhttp://www.regents.state.oh.us

Alliance for Distance Education in Californiahttp://www.adec-cal.org

New Mexico State Universityhttp://www.learninggameslab.org

ALTEC, University of Kansashttp://altec.org

Professional Development

Technology – iPod with video, microphone, digital video camera, web cam

Math Pedagogy – ratio & proportion, linear equations, data & statistics

Literacy – Quantum Simulations (artificial intelligence)

Program Implementation

Coaching Model

3 x week after school – 45 minutes each

Supplemental education class periods during the school day

Program Resources

Modules of learning introduced by engaging videos

Project-based learning activities using technology to create authentic products

Adobe Flash games

Engaging Videos with Teaching Guides

Engaging Videos with Teaching Guides

http://cahe.nmsu.edu/matrix/

• Bad Date (ratio introduction)• Overruled (ratio and graphing)

Adobe Flash Games

Engaging Videos with Teaching Guides

http://cahe.nmsu.edu/matrix/• Pearl Diver (number line and fractions)

http://matrixgames.altec.org/

Arcademic Skill Buildershttp://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/

Game ListsMr Nussbaum

http://www.mrnussbaum.com (click “Games” in menu”)

OCSD Interactive Games http://www.oswego.org/staff/cchamber/techno/games.htm

Top 100 Interactive Educational Gameshttp://www.lethsd.ab.ca/mmh/games/top100.htm

Web-Based ResourcesDimensionM

Dimenxion (coordinates)Evolver (prime numbers)

http://www.dimensionm.com/ First in Math

http://firstinmath.com National Library of Virtual

Manipulativeshttp://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html