Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Coolmath



This website is a great way for students to interact by going to http://www.coolmath.com. The website has numerous ways for students to learn algebra by reviewing videos to going on to games that allow them to have an entertaining experience at the same time learn.

Considering that youths today have grown with technology from birth, there is evidence that they have become obsessed with devices. Going on-line, playing video games, is the norm; coolmath.com is capable to give these students that interaction stimulation that can be learned by playing video games and watching videos. These skills and techniques that students can learn on coolmath.com would give them learning life skills, and math strategies. Critical thinking is achieved by practicing through repetition by have a fun interaction through websites such as coolmath.com student will achieve life survival skills that are needed today in society

Posted May 13/ 2014 by dan Dor

2 comments:

  1. This is definitely an excellent website to use especially when trying to find creative ways to get students to gain those rote learning skills (along with the critical thinking). I can really see this being used effectively as part of a differentiated instruction tool set as it's definitely a good engagement piece and a great option for students who need an extra boost.

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  2. I have only seen coolmath used in my supply teaching work so far, and although I think it can be a very useful tool, I also think it needs to be monitored. For instance I think teachers need to look at the games themselves to get an idea of what is useful. So many times I've walked by students playing games on there, and to be honest, the math they are using to play the games isn't very evident!

    I definitely think there are some good games that reinforce skills on the site, however, there are quite a few that don't!

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