motivating middle school students with games
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4kids, Matrix Learning & Arcademics: 4kids, Matrix Learning & Arcademics:
Motivating Middle School Motivating Middle School
Students with GamesStudents with Games
Doug AdamsSenior Project Leader, ALTEC
Advanced Learning Technologies in Education ConsortiumWeb: http://altec.org
Email: [email protected]
National Partnerships – CA, KS, NM, OH
National Partnerships – TX, MA, MS, PR
Goal: Use emerging technology games and digital tools in after-school programs to improve middle school mathematics achievement of students in urban and rural schools not making AYP.Ratio & ProportionLinear EquationsData & Statistics
Professional Development
Technology – iPod with video, microphone, digital video camera, web cam
Math Pedagogy – ratio & proportion, linear equations, data & statistics
Literacy – Quantum Simulations (artificial intelligence), Content Mastery Routine (SIM Model)
Involves two quantities
The comparisons can be:
*Whole group to whole*Part to part (same group)*Part to whole (same group)*Part of one group to wholeof another*Part of one group to part ofanother
Written with a word (to)Written with a colon (:)Written with a fraction (2/5)
Written with a decimal (.40)
*Equivalent
5/0.5 to 10
5cm to 1cm5 oranges for $110 to 5 = 2 to 1
5/105-15+15/0
5 to 0
1) 6 black cats to whole group of 10 cats (6/10 or 3/5)
2) 2/3 (2 cats to 3 dogs) *RATE*3) 2 white cats: 2 black cats
4) 6/7 (6 black cats to 7 black dogs)
Ratio comparison
*Units same
*Units different
*Follow fractions rules
*Scale
Subtraction
Addition
Zero
100-60=40
7 + 8 = 15
7/0
A ratio is a comparison involving two quantities. A ratio can represent a) a part to a whole OR; b)part to part of same group OR ; c)whole group to whole group OR; d) part of one group to whole of another; OR; e) part of one group to part of another.
Quantity
Division
Parts
Whole
Units
Rate
Unit Rate
Decimal
Scale
Equivalent
Comparison
SubtractionAdditionZero
Quantities are divided
Program Implementation Environments
3 x week after school – 45 minutes each
Supplemental education class periods during the school day – 3 x week/45 min
Three week summer program – 6 hours/day
Program Resources
Modules of learning with engaging video introductions
Project-based learning activities using technology to create authentic products
Adobe Flash games in learning centers for independent exploration & reinforcement of skills
Elementary
Math & Language Arts
Single & multiplayer
http://arcademicskillbuilders.com
Arcademic Skill BuildersArcademic Skill Builders
http://matrixgames.altec.org
Ratio MartianRatio MartianRatio MartianRatio Martian
Examples/non-examples
Automatization
Feedback to show progress
Re-teaching links
http://matrixgames.altec.org
Ratio BlasterRatio Blaster
Characteristic: Equivalency
Reinforcement & automaticity
Student feedback
Re-teaching links
http://matrixgames.altec.org
Plotter the PenguinPlotter the Penguin
Linear equations•Coordinates•Adding to X and Y•Rise and run•Slope•Enemy boss
Laser Sonic SpyLaser Sonic Spy Using a protractor
Reading a protractor
Estimation
Angle of reflection/angle of approach
Vocabulary RankerVocabulary Ranker Multiplayer
Understanding vocabulary
Finding examples
Peer review
Program Components – Spring Pilot
Video planning & production – Extreme Shoebox Makeover
Vocabulary using Intel Visual RankingGame developmentReview students’ work with iPod
Touches
Engaging Videos with Teaching Guides
Project-Based Learning :: MathTube
Extreme Shoebox Makeover: http://www.youtube.com/user/matrixlearning
Accomplishments
Student achievement & engagementTeacher comfort with technology &
steps to implement projects that use technology
Co-development with students for future game ideas
Explore potential of iPod Touches
Challenges
iPod support of Flash & Java – more learning potential when this is a reality!
Resources must be customizable if used during the school year to support existing curriculum requirements
Web-Based Resources
Matrix Gameshttp://matrixgames.altec.org
Arcademic Skill Buildershttp://arcademicskillbuilders.com YouTube videos
http://www.youtube.com/user/matrixlearning Quantum Simulations
http://www.quantumsimluations.com National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html Math Star
http://mathstar.lacoe.edu/lessonlinks/welcome.html
Overruled – Engaging Video/Guide