Enriched Math is designed to get your students talking about math. Each of the 15 modules begins with an activity to introduce a math concept through a strategic game with inherent math content or through a challenge that can be solved using onscreen manipulatives. When students are ready, they move on to the Brainteasers - a series of word problems designed to stimulate discussion and learning. These Brainteasers introduce new strategies and help students synthesize the ideas introduced in the initial activity.
Use Enriched Math:
As a class activity - Students work together to figure out the best or different strategies to solve each math challenge. By presenting their ideas to each other, students are able to build more convincing mathematical arguments and, in the process, a deeper understanding of math.
As an individual activity - Have students complete these activities as part of their regular assignments. Enriched Math is also an ideal enrichment activity for students who finish their class work ahead of their classmates
Students:
- develop transferable problem solving strategies
- acquire, consolidate and generalize mathematics concepts
- ‘ask’ questions not simply ‘answer’ them
Modules focus on the following Content and Process Standards:
- Number and Operations
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Measurements
- Data analysis and probability Problem solving
- Reasoning and Proof
- Communication
- Connections
- Representation
System Requirements
Windows:
Windows 98/NT/Me/2000/XP
Pentium processor or higher
16 MB RAM;
CD ROM drive
High color - 16 bit
800 X 600 resolution
Sound card
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