1. Math Madness!!! Using Technology to Enhance Math Instruction
Catherine Castillo
Math Coach
Springfield Public Schools

2. Technology to Enhance Math Instruction
Virtual Manipulatives
Webquests
Online Games
Math Tutorials
Printables
Concept Videos
Smartboard Lessons

3. Virtual Manipulatives
Demonstration tool
Hands-on application
Makes the abstract concrete
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
Smart Notebook Gallery Essentials

4. Web Quests Interactive Authentic applications Cross-curricular
Foster team work
Provide independent practice
Quest Garden

5. Online Games Guided Practice Independent Practice Center Activities
Enrichment
Fact Practice

6. Online Games Gamequarium Illuminations Math Playground Fuel the Brain
Cool Math

7. Math Tutorials Provide another perspective
Reach multiple intelligences
Provide visual representations
Can be used for review
Gamequarium
Math Playground
Math is Fun

8. Kentucky Center for Mathematics
Printables
Guided Practice
Independent Practice
Customizable
Dynamic Paper
Mathwire
Kelly’s Kindergarten
SenTeacher
Kentucky Center for Mathematics

9. Concept Videos Reach visual learners Real-world applications
Cross-curricular
Discovery Streaming
Brainpop
Brainpop Jr.
Gamequarium

10. Smartboard Lessons Little prep time Most concepts available
Tied to GLEs
Interactive
Can extend to a center
Smart Exchange
Illuminations

11. Links
All presentations and links are available on my website: