Exploring Customisable Math Apps

Target

Primary

Math

Date and Time

25 Jan, 22 Mar, 3 May

1430 - 1730 hours

Mr Lawrence Wee Loo Kang

Learn how customisable Math Apps can engage students in activities to explore and learn mathematical concepts and skills in a fun way.

Participants will learn how Math Apps can be used in activity-based learning.

Content Outline

By the end of the session, the participants should be able to

1. Use the Math Apps to help students uncover abstract mathematical concepts or results

2. Customize Math Apps to meet students’ learning needs

Reference:

https://sg.iwant2study.org/ospsg/index.php/interactive-resources/mathematics

10 mins introduce Math LC,  community  overview (CH and HM), tools (geogebra, maps etc) 

Useful ICT Tools for Teaching and Learning of Mathematics

Natural-fit 

1. Geogebra https://www.geogebra.org/
2. Geometer Sketchpad http://www.dynamicgeometry.com/
3. Mathematics PlaySpace http://tinyurl.com/MAPS-moe
4. Desmo https://www.desmos.com/

Virtual Manipulatives

1. National Library of Virtual Manipulatives http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrVirtual%20ary.html
2. eduplace http://www.eduplace.com/kids/mw/manip/mn_2.html
3. Mathplayground http://www.mathplayground.com/math_manipulatives.html
4. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics: Illuminations http://illuminations.nctm.org/Search.aspx?view=search&type=ac
5. Flash Apps  Number and Algebra Measurement and Geometry Statistics
6. http://iwant2study.org/lookangejss/math/flash/Primary%20Level/
7. NRICH Enriching Mathematics http://nrich.maths.org/frontpage
8. Open Educational Resources https://sg.iwant2study.org/ospsg/index.php/interactive-resources/mathematics

Collaboration and Communication

1. Google Apps for Education https://www.google.com/edu/products/productivity-tools/
2. TodaysMeet https://todaysmeet.com/
3. Padlet https://padlet.com/
4. Popplet http://popplet.com/
5. Lino http://en.linoit.com/
6. Explain Everything https://explaineverything.com/
7. Doceri https://doceri.com/
8. Screencast-O-Matic https://screencast-o-matic.com/

Formative Assessment

1. Poll Everywhere https://www.polleverywhere.com/
2. Plickers https://plickers.com/
3. Socrative https://www.socrative.com/
4. Kahoot https://kahoot.it/
5. Formative https://goformative.com/
6. Nearpod https://nearpod.com/
7. Quizizz https://quizizz.com/
8. Educaplay https://en.educaplay.com/
9. PingPong http://gogopp.com/en
10. GoSoapBox http://www.gosoapbox.com/

Online Games 

1. Mathplayground http://www.mathplayground.com/
2. Coolmath4kids https://www.coolmath4kids.com/
3. Arcademics http://www.arcademics.com/
4. Fuel the brain http://www.fuelthebrain.com/

• The information contained in the list is compiled for general reference purposes only. It does not represent the opinion of MOE, nor endorsement of any products or services. MOE is not liable for any loss or damage caused by the content of the linked websites.
• The use of ICT should complement children’s learning experiences, and be age and developmentally appropriate, in particular to younger children.

30 mins discuss what is in the syllabus that we can work together

30 mins break and networking

10 mins App 2: Reading Scales

• Primary
   
• Measurement
   
• EasyJavaScriptSimulation
 
• Android/iOS including handphones/Tablets/iPads
 
• Windows/MacOSX/Linux including Laptops/Desktops
   
• ChromeBook Laptops
   
• measurement
 
• decimals
   
• Numbers up to 100
   
• Length, Mass and Volume

10 mins Discuss what are some features you want added, LK will add if possible, changes typically done in 7 days or so.

10 survey

optional other apps

• Measurement
   
• Mathematics
   
• EasyJavaScriptSimulation
   
• Android/iOS including handphones/Tablets/iPads
   
• ChromeBook Laptops
   
• Time