Integrating Technology into Math Learning

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Integrating Technology into Math Learning
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SELECTED BY THE TEA
Serving All Students Grades 3-8 The ultimate RTI
solution Focused Instruction Targeting
instructional goals for Texas Unlimited
Access Web-based
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A FEW HEADLINES ABOUT TTM

• Grounded in Research
• Winner of the 2012 CODiE Award
• Aligned to TEKS
• Unprecedented Differentiation
• Unprecedented Motivation

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AGENDA

• Introduction to TTM
• Program Effectiveness
• Motivation
• Adaptive Content
• Real-Time Quality Instruction
• Actionable Reports
• Meeting the TEKS/STAAR Challenge
• Navigating Think Through Math
• Implementing for Results
• Next Steps

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EXPECTED OUTCOMES

• Participants Will
• Learn the key components of the TTM Overview
• Learn the purpose/objective of the components
• Learn the three easy steps to getting started in
  Think Through Math

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INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW OF TTM

• VIDEO
• Watch video at http//texassuccess.org
• Write Down
• Questions
• Things You Like

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EFFECTIVENESS
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KANAWHA COUNTY WEST VIRGINIA
KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS STUDENTS TESTING
PROFICIENT IN MATH

• Facts
• 28,000 Students
• 57 Below Mastery
• Implementation
• 4 Middle Schools
• 9 Weeks
• Results 38 Increase in Proficiency

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GARLAND TEXAS

• Demographics
• 45 African American
• 27 Caucasian
• 19 Hispanic
• 57,000 Students
• Participants At Riskas defined by TAKS test
  scores

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MORE STUDENTS DOING MORE MATH
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A FORMULA FOR SUCCESS MEETING INDIVIDUAL NEEDS
Student Motivation
Easy-to-Use, Actionable Reports
Adaptive Content
Real-time, Quality Instruction
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MOTIVATION

• Intrinsic
• Extrinsic

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EXTRINSIC MOTIVATION DO MATH TO EARN POINTS
Avatar Customization
Charities
Class Goals
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EXTRINSIC MOTIVATION FUN AND MOTIVATIONAL CONTESTS
JanuaryFebruary
March
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ADAPTIVE CONTENT
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ADAPTIVITY
Grade-Level Pathway
Tier 1 Lessons
Tier 2 Lessons
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EXPERT TEACHING

• U.S. based
• Certified in math

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SUPPORT LADDER RESPONSE TO STUDENT NEEDS
ConceptZone
Expert Math Teacher
Corrective Feedback
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LIVE TEACHER HOURS School Year 201213
DAY TIME (CST)
MondayThursday 630 a.m.1100 p.m.
Friday 630 a.m.900 p.m.
Saturday 1000 a.m.200 p.m.
Sunday 500 p.m.900 p.m.
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LESSON ACTIVITIES
Live Teachers Available
Test Out Option
Activate
Preview
First Try
5-Step Process
Prepare
Show Mastery
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ACTIONABLE REPORTS
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REPORTS
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MEETING THE CHALLENGE STAAR/TEKS
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DEEPEN CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING
CURRENT STANDARD (G4 G6) 2014 TEKS (G4)
TEKS 6.2.A Model addition and subtraction situations involving fractions with objects, pictures, words, and numbers 4.3.B Decompose a fraction in more than one way into a sum of fractions with the same denominator using concrete and pictorial models and recording results with symbolic representations such as 7/8 5/8 2/8 7/8 3/8 4/8
TEKS 6.2.B Use addition and subtraction to solve problems involving fractions and decimals 4.3.E Represent and solve addition and subtraction of fractions with equal denominators and referring to the same whole using objects and pictorial models that build to the number line such as strip diagrams and properties of operations.
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LETS TAKE A LOOK STUDENT EXPERIENCE
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TEACHER PORTAL
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STUDENT PORTAL
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MOTIVATION
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MOTIVATION
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BREAK
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IMPLEMENTING FOR RESULTS Getting Started in 3
Easy Steps

• View training portal for additional training and
  support
• Add Your Class(es)
• Add Your Students
• Print out Start Cards

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STUDENT RESULTS IMPLEMENTING WITH FIDELITY
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IMPLEMENTING FOR RESULTS FIDELITY

• Utilize adaptivity
• Complete 30 lessons or more over the course of a
  year
• Pass 70 of lessons
• Work in TTM at least 2-3 times per week
• Complete a minimum of 60 90 minutes per week

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IMPLEMENTING FOR RESULTS FIDELITY

• Use headphones
• Build excitement with students
• Establish and display clear goals and
  expectations
• Require students to use a math journal
• Monitor progress regularly
• Have Fun!

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USE MODELS
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USE MODELS 11 BEST PRACTICES

• Logistics
• One student at each computer
• Headphones
• Motivation System
• TTM Journal

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USE MODELS 11 BEST PRACTICES

• Teacher Role
• Monitor closely to ensure students are on task
• Review datathe numbers talk!
• Pull reports to group students for small-group
  instruction

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USE MODELS ROTATIONS

• Logistics
• One student at each computer
• Headphones
• Motivation System
• TTM Journal

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USE MODELS ROTATIONS BEST PRACTICES

• Teacher Role
• Monitor closely to ensure students are on task
• Review data in reports to group students for
  small-group instruction
• Provide work for students not on computer
• If there not enough computers to implement with
  fidelity, choose students with greatest need for
  in-class access create extended-day access
  for other students.

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TTM JOURNAL BEST PRACTICES

• Standard Practices
• Record Username/Password
• Record weekly goals
• Take notes
• Build vocabulary
• Reference information

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TTM JOURNAL BEST PRACTICES

• Student Opportunities
• Show their work
• Draw or diagram the problem
• Demonstrate thinking process
• Set goals

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EMBEDDED PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
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EMBEDDED PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
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LAUNCH EVENT
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STUDENT LAUNCH EVENT GETTING OFF TO THE RIGHT
START

• Available on KNOWLEDGE BASE
• Student video
• Launch presentation
• Best practices for the launch

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STUDENT LAUNCH EVENT A KICKOFF MATTERS

• Introduce TTM in an assembly or Classroom Kickoff
• Build excitement
• Review program goals
• Ensure effective use
• Communicate expectations

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STUDENT LAUNCH EVENT A KICKOFF MATTERS

•  Be Prepared!
• Print out students Start Cards
• Prepare TTM Journals or notebooks
• Complete tech check
• Read and understand the entire student launch
  PowerPoint
•  Be Clear and Concise!
• Aim for 20 minutes or less
• Customize your slides where needed
•  Be Excited!
• Talk about the prizes, the avatars, and the Live
  Teachers. Your enthusiasm is infectious!

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NEXT STEPS TRAINER PRIOR TO TRAINING

•  Preparation
• Add teachers
• Prepare .csv and Upload
• Add Teachers to Class
• Precision
• Read and understand the PowerPoint and notes
  slides
• Read and understand the Trainer Agenda
• Enthusiasm
• Highlight the benefits of the program with
  enthusiasm

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QUESTIONS
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THANK YOU
E-mail support_at_thinkthroughmath.com scooper_at_think
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