Using video and slide shows to teach mathematical concepts
Think about … bringing real-life math problems into the classroom with video and slides.
How does this look?
A video and slide show can be created to present real-life problems that can be solved with mathematical concepts. This process can improve the way students think and communicate mathematically.
The use of technology in this context enables the teacher to present each concept and its application side-by-side in a visual format to help guide students in the thinking process. Technology used this way also enables students to work on problems at their own pace. The video can be paused for reflection and discussion and repeated for review of the material.
Learning objectives
| • | Students apply the concept of congruency to analyze a real-life problem. |
| • | Students apply mathematical concepts to real-life problems. |
| • | Students understand that mathematical models are simulations of real-world processes and products. |
Observations
The educator who developed and employed the example congruency lesson that follows (see Templates and worksheets) made the following observations:
| • | Students' mathematical vocabulary expanded. |
| • | Students made a more conscious effort to use appropriate terminology, especially when explaining the process of solving a problem. |
| • | Students asked more questions. |
| • | The quality of responses improved. |
Academic standards
Mathematics: Geometry
ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Students
| • | Students use technology tools to process data and report results. |
| • | Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions. |
| • | Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world. |
Templates and worksheets
Congruency math lesson (609 KB Microsoft Word file)
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This project was created by Dr. Chua Guat Kheng who is with the Educational Technology Division of the Ministry of Education in Singapore. Dr. Chua's work is available to us through the Microsoft Innovative Teachers program of Singapore.
