k6Maths

=Using ICT for teaching Mathematics=

Curriculum/Syllabus Websites
__ NSW Board of Studies __ Curriculum Support Website

Virtual Manipulatives
Virtual Manipulatives can provide drill-and-practice support or they can support conceptual learning. In some cases, depending on how they are used, they can do both.

For example, for a lesson on lowest common multiples/highest common factors, students could be asked to 'play a game' with a virtual manipulative that is actually a drill-and-practice manipulative, but because the students are new to the concept it aids them in developing a conceptual understanding of LCM/HCF.

Virtual manipulatives can be particularly useful for in place of physical manipulatives as they are quick and easy for students to change and set up and there is no risk of 'jostling the table' and having a student lose all their work. They can replace paddle-pop sticks in developing visual patterns, base-10 blocks in exploring number, geometric patterns for exploring fraction, etc.

With all manipulatives (virtual or physical) it is important that students are given enough structured time to explore and use the manipulative - they must become literate in its use before they are able to effectively explore mathematical concepts.

Links to Virtual Manipulative Websites
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives

Other Websites
The Math Forum focuses on mathematics education and contains sections for students (from Kindergarten to University) and teachers. There are lessons plans, manipulatives and more. The Math Forum (includes Ask Dr Math)

This is a great website for Maths activities for K - Yr 6, the children really enjoy it. [|http://www.rainforestmaths.com]

Website for interactive white boards (good for other KLA's too) [|www.topmarks.co.uk/Interactive.aspx]

Card games for teaching maths [|www.brokenhilld.det.nsw.edu.au/card_games.htm]

math and lteracy [|www.ictgames.com]

Great ides not just math []