Geometry Technology Tools and Strategies in a Co-Taught Classroom

Educational Technology

• Thatquiz.org to create quizzes
• ExploreLearning.com allows the students to explore and discover concept through reading and writing interactive "Gizmos" on the computer
• DiscoveryEducation.com allows viewing of videos that parallel real life concepts and Geometry concepts (for example surface area of the Egyptian pyramids)
• MS OneNote allows for organizing, archiving, and modifying guided note-sheets to use every year
• Geometer's Sketchpad allows students to discover geometry concepts through creating and interacting on a computer program
• Brainpop contains quick videos and resources about basic math and geometry concepts
• IXL allows students to practice concepts with walk-throughs and feedback
• KhanAcademy allows students to research and watch video presentations of similar concepts learned in class
• Kuta software to create tests, quizzes, and problems on the overhead for dry erase board work

Individual and Class Based Accommodations

• Read-aloud instructions on homework, labs, quizzes, and tests
• Allow students to work on quizzes in alternative settings
• Allow extended time for quizzes, tests, and homework
• Allow students to use notes on quizzes
• Be vigilant ensuring students are taking notes, not holding side conversations, and staying on task

Interactive Learning Activities

• Students work problems on dry erase boards and hold up answers
• Sage and Scribe (Kagan activity)
• Small groups (groups of 4), to work on problems together one at a time.
• Relay Races: Groups work to complete one problem, take it to teacher, and get a new problem
• Review that requires teacher signature for each correct problem; allowing students to ask questions per problem or when entire review is completed.

Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM)

• Homework quizzes, followed up by individualized explanations if necessary.
• "Exit" Quizzes
• Daily randomized accuracy check on homework
• Daily completion grade on homework

Miscellaneous

• Candy questions
• Extra Credit questions
• Incentives sheet: collecting signatures to trade for option of candy or extra credit
• Lab for each unit
• Guided note sheets, including "You Try" problems allowing time for students to ask try problems, collaborate with each other and ask the teachers questions.
• Weekly meeting with co-teacher discussing plans, positive outcomes, and things to improve