Blair Innovation: Understanding Math by Brianna Blair https://padlet.com/brianna_blair/ngtjs6ywf9qb Web-based mathematics application that instills problem solving and critical thinking skills en-us 2018-08-08 18:44:26 UTC 2018-08-09 19:28:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Are you a 7-12 certified math teacher in need of a web-based application to promote critical thinking and problem solving skills in your lesson planning? brianna_blair https://padlet.com/brianna_blair/ngtjs6ywf9qb/wish/272534821 Check out a mock up of Understanding Math for an idea of what Desmos is missing.]]> 2018-08-09 18:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/brianna_blair/ngtjs6ywf9qb/wish/272534821 Pro's of using Understanding Math in the classroom instead of Desmos: brianna_blair https://padlet.com/brianna_blair/ngtjs6ywf9qb/wish/272535846 - Can reuse prototype indefinitely for all lessons and types of questions.
- Always prompting students to improve critical thinking skills by correcting mistakes/errors made as well as different methods of solving a problem.
- Promotes student understanding of math vocabulary linked to story problems.
- Allows students to see why they need to learn the math concept with access to the state standards (can see prior year standards learned as well as what they will need the concept for in the future).
- Will grade short answer questions as well as multiple choice and multi-select problems.
- Will redirect students who need intervention if they get the problem wrong.
- Students can create challenge problems for their peers based on the original math concept, as well as attempt peer challenge problems, improving their critical thinking skills.]]> 2018-08-09 18:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/brianna_blair/ngtjs6ywf9qb/wish/272535846 Sample Uses: brianna_blair https://padlet.com/brianna_blair/ngtjs6ywf9qb/wish/272537649 Understanding Math is a web-based math application, similar to Desmos, directed towards teachers to use in grades 6-12 math classes. With this application, teachers will be able to create online problem solving activities for as many lessons as they would like. Teachers would save time and money using Understanding Math as opposed to creating worksheets on paper. Understanding Math allows students to type using the appropriate mathematics symbols, interactive graphics and charts. Students will be able to retain more information on a math concept in an Understanding Math activity with building their math vocabulary and reasoning behind the concept.]]> 2018-08-09 19:00:52 UTC https://padlet.com/brianna_blair/ngtjs6ywf9qb/wish/272537649 Coherence Map brianna_blair https://padlet.com/brianna_blair/ngtjs6ywf9qb/wish/272539855 This will help students realize what they already know that can help them solve their specific problem as well as what the problem will prepare them for in their future.]]> 2018-08-09 19:18:03 UTC https://padlet.com/brianna_blair/ngtjs6ywf9qb/wish/272539855 Vocabulary Building brianna_blair https://padlet.com/brianna_blair/ngtjs6ywf9qb/wish/272540032 Mathematical terms often have multiple meaning. Understanding Math will allow students to see all of the possible meanings of math vocabulary and grasp a deeper understanding of what it means in a mathematical world.]]> 2018-08-09 19:19:39 UTC https://padlet.com/brianna_blair/ngtjs6ywf9qb/wish/272540032 Understanding Math can improve all of the skills listed in order to have a successful future outside of school. brianna_blair https://padlet.com/brianna_blair/ngtjs6ywf9qb/wish/272540693 2018-08-09 19:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/brianna_blair/ngtjs6ywf9qb/wish/272540693