Michael Belanger                                                                                                        SHCPS

Impact of Technology in Education                                                                                 2008

Math Magician 3-5

Overview:

This project was created to integrate Math and Technology Standards in compliance with the MA DOE.

Grade 3-5

Standards Covered:

1.1       1.2       1.14     1.16     1.17     2.1       2.2       2.13     4.N.10       4.N.11       4.N.12    6.N.9

Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate basic steps in using available hardware and applications (e.g., log into a computer, connect/disconnect peripherals, upload files from peripherals).

Select a printer, use print preview, and print a document with the appropriate page setup and orientation.

Explain and use age-appropriate online tools and resources (e.g., tutorial, assessment, Web browser)

Explain terms related to the use of networks (e.g., username, password, network, file server)

Identify and use terms related to the Internet (e.g., Web browser, URL, keyword, World Wide Web, search engine, links).

Explain and demonstrate compliance with school rules (Acceptable Use Policy) regarding responsible use of computers and networks.

Explain responsible uses of technology and digital information; describe possible consequences of inappropriate use.

Recognize and demonstrate ergonomically sound and safe use of equipment.

Select and use appropriate operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and

      division) to solve problems, including those involving money

Know multiplication facts through 12 ´ 12 and related division facts

Add and subtract (up to five-digit numbers) and multiply (up to three digits by two

     digits) accurately and efficiently

           Select and use appropriate operations to solve problems involving addition,

                 subtraction, multiplication, division, and positive integer exponents with whole

     numbers, and with positive fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, and percents.        

Length:

This project will take approximately 2 classes to finish.

Materials:

• Teacher laptop with projector/Interactive Whiteboard
• Laptops
• Printer
• Internet Access

Teacher Background/Resources:

The teacher will need to know how to operate a Laptop, IWB, and the World Wide Web

Required Student Knowledge:

Proper access to the World Wide Web, Math facts in Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division

Assessment:

Students will work toward reaching goals of 100% accuracy of math facts.