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Using Math Simulations to Support
Rich Discussions and Investigations
around Algebra Readiness
KATHY PERKINS
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER
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Goals
What are interactive simulations?
How do simulations support classroom discussion?
Where do I find simulations and teaching resources?
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Technology in the classroom
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Technology in the classroom
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Technology in the classroom
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Interactive Simulations…
Are engaging
Are dynamic
Are intuitive
Link representations
Connect to the real world
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130+ sims for Physics, Chemistry, Math,
Biology, Earth Science
K-12 and college
Grant-funded, open (free) educational resource
Translated into 90 languages
Can be run offline
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PhET has 19 pure math sims and growing…
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How do simulations support discussion?
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Activity
Teacher Facilitation
Sim
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Sim: Function Builder
http://phet.colorado.edu
Activity
Teacher Facilitation
Sim
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Creating an engaging activity
Teacher Facilitation
Activity
Teacher Facilitation
Sim
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Activity
Teacher Facilitation
Sim
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What did you notice?
Teacher Facilitation
• What questions did she ask?
• What techniques did she use?
Activity
Teacher Facilitation
Sim
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Teacher Facilitation
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Sample Student Work
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What did you notice?
Teacher Facilitation
• What questions did she ask?
• What techniques did she use?
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Activity Strategies
• Have clear and meaningful learning goals
• Start with open play
• Avoid explicit instruction
• Leverage affordances of the sim
• Use open, investigative questions and challenge prompts
Activity
Teacher Facilitation
Sim
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Supporting student investigation and discussion
Activity
Activity
Teacher Facilitation
Sim
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Teacher Facilitation Strategies
1. Make learning objectives explicit & meaningful
2. Motivate inquiry through real world connections & questions
3. Promote engagement through exploration, discussion, & sense making
– Solicit and use student generated ideas to answer questions
– Observe student discussions, use to seed and further discussions
– Capitalize on unexpected learning opportunities
4. Connect between representations
5. Connect between simulation and pencil/paper
6. Monitor & measure student learning22
Activity
Teacher Facilitation
Sim
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Sim: Expression Exchange
tinyurl.com/phetEEActivity
Teacher Facilitation
Sim
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Activity: Generating Equivalent Expressions
Flip to pages 6-7 to focus on the activity sheet.
What do you notice about the types of questions being asked?
Discuss with people around you.
Activity
Teacher Facilitation
Sim
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Lesson: Generating Equivalent Expressions
Look at pages 1-5 to focus on the lesson plan and teacher
facilitation
Note: this lesson aligns specifically with the GoMath curriculum
Activity
Teacher Facilitation
Sim
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Where do I find more simulations and resources?
http://phet.colorado.edu
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Where do I find more simulations and resources?
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Upcoming Sim Topics
Area model multiplication
Equations and inequalities on a balance
Number lines: comparing integers
Number lines: operations with integers
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Equality Explorer