Math+Resources

These tools are perfect for .....


 * Click the name of the tool for detailed information about set up and use in classroom on Empower Students.**
 * Click on the image below the name of the tool for a link to the website for the tool if applicable.**

(no wiki page for this tool)
 * Tool ||  || Description ||   || Account Information ||   || Equipment Needed ||   || Included in these Professional Learning Session(s) ||
 * =Boxplot Grapher=
 * =Boxplot Grapher=

||  || Boxplot Grapher is an online tool to create a box-and-whisker plot. The students must find the information to create a box-and-whisker plot and enter it into the computer. Once the box-and-whisker plot is created, it can be copied to a Word Document or another presentation tool.


 * Preparation time is not required.**
 * Ease of use - Teacher: Easy**
 * Ease of use - Student: Easy** ||  || No accounts required. ||   || Teacher - Computer

Students - Computer ||  ||   || (no wiki page for this tool) ||  || Create a Graph is an online tool to create many different types of graphs. Create these different types of graphs:
 * =Create a Graph=
 * =Create a Graph=
 * Bar graph
 * Line graph
 * Area graph
 * Pie graph
 * XY graph

It even contains a tutorial to assist with determining which type of graph to use.

The graphs can be printed, downloaded or emailed.


 * Preparation time is not required.**
 * Ease of use - Teacher: Easy**
 * Ease of use - Student: Easy** ||  || No accounts required. ||   || Teacher - Computer

Students - Computer ||  ||   || (no wiki page for this tool) ||  || This calculator can instantly plot any equation, from lines and parabolas up through derivatives and Fourier series. Data tables open up a world of curve-fitting and modeling. Sliders make it a breeze to demonstrate function transformations. As browser-based html5 technology, the graphing calculator works on any computer or tablet without requiring any downloads.
 * =Desmos Graphing Calculator Online=
 * =Desmos Graphing Calculator Online=


 * Preparation time is may be required.**
 * Ease of use - Teacher: Easy - Intermediate**
 * Ease of use - Student: Easy - Intermediate** ||  || No account required.

Account is needed to save and edit previous work.

//*Note - talk with your// //Technology Integration Coach about guidelines for student accounts.// ||  || Teacher - Computer or Tablet

Students - Computer or Tablet ||  ||   ||
 * =Geometer's Sketchpad=
 * =Geometer's Sketchpad=

||  || Geometer's Sketchpad allows students to visualize math concepts in ways that cannot be done on a two-dimensional sheet of paper. It also allows students to make discoveries by interacting with objects.


 * Preparation time is required.**
 * Ease of use - Teacher: Intermediate**
 * Ease of use - Student: Easy - Intermediate** ||  || No accounts required.

Software is preloaded on a limited number of student computers in each middle and high school.

//*Note - For more information about the labs it is loaded, contact your technology integration coach.// ||  || Teacher - Computer with Geometer's Sketchpad Software Installed.

Students - computer or tablet

//*Note - talk with your// //Technology Integration Coach about downloading Geometer's Sketchpad onto the teacher computer.// ||  || Geometer's Sketchpad in the Math Classroom. ||
 * =Math Manipulatives =
 * =Math Manipulatives =


 * Elementary Virtual Manipulatives


 * Using Math Manipulatives and Resources Effectively - MS and HS ||  || Manipulatives help students convert abstract ideas into concrete models. Virtual manipulatives help solve many barriers like having adequate numbers of manipulatives and time involved with distribution and collecting them.

An extensive list of Elementary, Middle and High school math manipulatives.

The Manipulative sets fall into one of 3 different categories, pure manipulatives, targeted manipulatives, and interactive math activities.
 * ** Pure Manipulatives ** are those that are truly open in nature. They can be used in a multitude of ways to learn math at the conceptual level and beyond.
 * **Targeted Manipulatives** have a standard or two as their focus. They will have questions and provide feedback to students. They can still function separately from the questions, but are meant to complete one purpose.
 * **Interactive Math** is centered on questions with some interactive feature, usually just "Click on the..." type of activity.


 * Preparation time is required for most online manipulatives.**
 * Ease of use - Teacher: Easy - Intermediate**
 * Ease of use - Student: Easy - Intermediate** ||  || No account required for most of the manipulatives.

//*Note - talk with your// //Technology Integration Coach about guidelines for manipulatives that uses student accounts.// ||  || Teacher: Computer or tablet (depending on the tool)

Student: Computer or tablet (depending on the tool) ||  || Using Math Manipulatives Effectively - Elementary

Using Math Manipulatives and Resources Effectively - MS and HS || ||  || SketchUp (formerly: Google Sketchup) is a 3D modeling computer program for applications such as architectural, interior design, civil and mechanical engineering, film, and video game design.
 * =SketchUp=
 * =SketchUp=

Students can create 3D drawings from basic shapes to elaborate scale models.


 * Preparation time is required.**
 * Ease of use - Teacher: Intermediate - Difficult**
 * Ease of use - Student: Intermediate - Difficult** ||  || No account required

SketchUp Software is preloaded on all computers. ||  || Teacher: Computer

Student: Computer ||  ||   || ||  || Vernier is the company that CMCSS uses for purchasing interfaces, probes and sensors to be used in the classroom. Vernier probes and sensors actively engage students in math and science explorations. Each school will have access to interfaces and probes available for check out from a designated place in their building.
 * =Vernier Probes=
 * =Vernier Probes=


 * Data Collection Tools:**
 * Monitor Temperature Data for experiments, time lapse events, environmental conditions, efficiency comparisons, and much more.
 * Use ultrasound to measure the position of carts, balls, people, and other objects.

Data can be exported as
 * Data Exports:**
 * Logger Lite file
 * JPG or PNG
 * Copy/Pasted into a Word Document

**Ease of use - Teacher: Intermediate** **Ease of use - Student: Easy - Intermediate** ||  || No account required.
 * Preparation time is required. **

Logger Pro Software is preloaded on all computers. ||  || Teacher: Computer with Software Interface (if needed) Probe or Sensor

Student: Computer with Software <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Interface (if needed) <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Probe or Sensor ||  || Vernier Probes ||
 * =@Math Strategy Videos for New TN Standards=
 * =@Math Strategy Videos for New TN Standards=

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