Welcome!  Hello! Please take this time to open up the PowerPoint on your computer! This will allow you to follow along and open the websites as we go through the presentation.  See directions to the right  Go to Pinebrook’s website: nebrook nebrook  Click:  Classrooms  Third Grade  On the main page:  Look for link to PowerPoint called “Technology Night PowerPoint” to download

Welcome to Technology Night! Presented by the 3 rd grade teachers

Technology in 3 rd Grade  Reflex Math  Dreambox  Study Island  Interactive Achievement  SOL computerized tests  Helpful link websites (Pinebrook page)

Reflex Math  Purpose The goal of Reflex math is for students to gain fact fluency. Fluency means that students will be able to retrieve the correct answers to addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts almost instantly. Studies have shown that students who have fact fluency are more capable problem solvers, learn new math skills more quickly, and are more likely to succeed in future mathematics course! (from Reflex Math Teacher Guide)  How Often Should My Child Use This Program? Reflex sessions last minutes. It is expected that students in 3 rd grade should log on 2-3 times a week to benefit from this program.

Reflex Math cont.  Student Logins  Students access this site by typing in their TEACHER’S username (given in class), then selecting their name from a list and using their LUNCH NUMBER as their password  Website (Click launch in the top right side of the screen)

Dreambox  Dreambox is a math learning environment that adapts to your student’s needs.  Students see practice units and lessons dependent on how they perform on assessments.

 Dreambox heavily incorporates manipulatives.  Since Dreambox is adaptive, teachers have little control over what unit students are working on. Dreambox decides what skills your student needs to practice and when they are ready for new lessons.

It is suggested that Dreambox be used three times a week for 20 minutes.  To access, you must use our Pinebrook URL   Your student then selects their class  Their login is their student ID number and birthday (in number form)  To access Dreambox on an iPad you need the Pinebrook code: kwah/pinebrooke

Study Island  Purpose: To review and practice concepts in reading, math, science and social studies.  Can be used if the teacher creates a student assignment. Students can also log in and review concepts of their choosing.  Log-in: Student’s passwords are their student ID numbers and their password is their birthday (ex. April 15 would be 04/15 ).  Website:

Pinebrook Website & Teacher Pages  Pinebrook 3 rd Grade Page:  Teacher pages & blogs

Questions?

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