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Matching for Math!!

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I could use this game to help students practice finding equivalent fractions. They could go to the blog and play the game. After they finish the game, there is a place to enter the score. Using this, I could keep track of the score each student received, and maybe even hold a competition within the class to see who finishes this the quickest. This would provide a fun, entertaining way for students to practice math. It may not even seem like homework.

Spelling words!

This video would be used to introduce the spelling words of the week to the class. We could watch it in class, or I could have them watch it with their parents at home, and make a list of the spelling words and bring it in to me in class the next day. If I post it to my blog, it will make all of the words easily accessible to parents and students. It is a video which will peak their interests and make them more interested in learning spelling words because the words are presented in a creative way.

Animal Classification Chart

I could use this animal classification chart in the classroom for notes. We could fill it out in class listing the characteristics of the animals. Then, I could post it to my blog for parents and students to view and study. It will let the parents know what is happening in class, and students will be able to view what we covered in class.

Rubric

As you can see by the screen capture of my rubric, the imaginary assignment I created for my students was to create a poster with animals to explain their characteristics and classification. Rubrics are very beneficial because students are able to see exactly what a teacher expects from an assignment, but also allow room for creativity and originality. Rubistar is especially beneficial because it cuts down on the time a teacher needs to create a rubric. It already has the basic requirements, but allows the teacher to edit or make adjustments as needed. When I am a teacher, I would use rubistar because of its convenience and usefulness.

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Survey

This survey tool could be used in multiple ways in the classroom. It could be used to see if students understand the material without giving them a grade. Then the teacher could gauge and decide what needs to be taught or reviewed with the students. Also, it could be a simple tool to see what the students are getting from the classroom. Maybe a teacher stands and talks at students for long periods of time every day and does not realize what he or she is doing. A simple feedback survey could show the teacher an area where he or she could improve in helping the students learn. Another use for this survey application would be for the students. Students could give classmates surveys to have information for certain topics or perform certain tasks. For example, a math class could have students create a survey and then show charts and graphs to show the percentages of the questions answered. It is a fun activity to be creative with and encourage students to use technology and learn simultaneously.

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