Download - 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
[email protected] 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