A great resource for learning times tables. Use on a whiteboard or set as online home/class work to learn times tables.
http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths
"This paper describes a research project on Year 3
primary school students in Malaysia in their use of computer-based
video game to enhance learning of multiplication facts (tables) in the
Mathematics subject. This study attempts to investigate whether
video games could actually contribute to positive effect on children's
learning or otherwise. In conducting this study, the researchers
assume a neutral stand in the investigation as an unbiased outcome of
the study would render reliable response to the impact of video
games in education which would contribute to the literature of
technology-based education as well as impact to the pedagogical
aspect of formal education. In order to conduct the study, a subject
(Mathematics) with a specific topic area in the subject (multiplication
facts) is chosen. The study adopts a causal-comparative research to
investigate the impact of the inclusion of a computer-based video
game designed to teach multiplication facts to primary level students.
Sample size is 100 students divided into two i.e., A: conventional
group and B conventional group aided by video games. The
conventional group (A) would be taught multiplication facts (timetables)
and skills conventionally. The other group (B) underwent the
same lessons but with supplementary activity: a computer-based
video game on multiplication which is called Timez-Attack. Analysis
of marks accrued from pre-test will be compared to post- test using
comparisons of means, t tests, and ANOVA tests to investigate the
impact of computer games as an added learning activity. The findings
revealed that video games as a supplementary activity to classroom
learning brings significant and positive effect on students' retention
and mastery of multiplication tables as compared to students who rely
only upon formal classroom instructions."
A farm themed multiplication game. Get a question and catch the pig or sheep with the correct answer. Choose from a choice of tables.
http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths
Interesting article from Britain regarding computational fluency. I don't disagree that being fluent with computation increases a students future capabilities, but there is not necessarily causal effect that 'traditional' approaches to teaching computation make stronger mathematics students. It's the rigorous approach that I think needs to be emphasized.
A simple multiplication practise site where learners can choose from 6 difficulty levels and answer all the questions as quickly as they can. Players answer the questions using changing buttons, which means no typing is needed, making it idea to use on interactive whiteboards. Because it is designed using html the site also works on most tablets and smart phones.
http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths
Yet, another great data analysis, display tool from Google. Implications in helping students organize/display/analyze/evaluate data is incredible. Displaying data through a map has implications in so many content areas.
This is a great set of flash maths resources for your whiteboard. Topics include an interactive number square, fraction bars and a set of algebra scales.
http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths
Abstract: "The principal aim of this study is to find the weaknesses of secondary school students at geometry questions of measures ,
angles and shapes , transformations and construction and 3-D shapes. The year 7 curriculum contains 4 geometry topics out
of 17 mathematics topics. In addition to this , this study aims to find out the mistakes, 28 , 7th grade students made in the last
4 exams including two midterms and two final exams.To collect data, students were tested on two midterms and two final
exams using open-ended questions on geometry to analyze their problem solving skills and to test how much they acquired
during the year.Frequency tables were used in data analysis.To fulfill this aim in the first midterm exam the subject measures
were tested.In the first final exam which followed the first midterm exam in addition to measures and angles shapes skills
were also tested. Following these tests , in the second midterm we tested the students on transformation and construction. A
descriptive methodology and student interview were used in the study to analyze and interpret the results. The results from
this study revealed that 7th grade secondary school students have a number of misconceptions, lack of background
knowledge, reasoning and basic operation mistakes at the topics mentioned above."