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Integrating Technology into Special Education
Area(s) of Focus: technologyDivision(s): Special EducationLevel(s): Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8Resource(s) Available:Junior and Intermediate special education students will research possible routes to a destination and complete a round trip on public transportation. iPads will be used to research, document and present the information.
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iPad Integration in the Research and Inquiry Process
Area(s) of Focus: technologyDivision(s): IntermediateLevel(s): Grade 9, Grade 10Resource(s) Available:Using the inquiry process, we examined and tested many iPad apps. We facilitated trials during various inquiry tasks, then gathered student feedback. We generated recommendations based on the utility of apps examined for the inquiry process phases.
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Promoting Problem-Solving and Skill Development in the Intermediate Classroom (Grades 7–9)
Area(s) of Focus: mathDivision(s): IntermediateLevel(s): Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9Resource(s) Available:Skill development and problem-solving were investigated with respect to the topic of fractions in grades 7 through 9.
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Math Centres in Intermediate? You Betcha!
Area(s) of Focus: math, technologyDivision(s): IntermediateLevel(s): Grade 7, Grade 8Resource(s) Available:Math centres w integrated tech help intermediate students become engaged, develop self-awareness of their math skills & learning habits. Students learn to work independently & cooperatively, enabling the teacher to conference with individs & sm grps.
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Developing Proportional Reasoning in Intermediate Mathematics
Area(s) of Focus: math, technologyDivision(s): IntermediateLevel(s): Grade 7, Grade 8Resource(s) Available:This project contains a unit for grades 7 and 8 on Proportional Reasoning and a PowerPoint for teachers. The unit includes introductory activities, three-part lessons, mental math strings and assessment strategies.
