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An Interactive Approach to
Teaching Elementary
Mathematics
Karen V. Reynolds
Tonya L. Witherspoon
Wichita State University
MACE, Salina, KS
March 2003
Meet Roamer Robot
Programming Roamer
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Clear Memory (twice)
Forward (# of Units)
Backward (# of Units)
Turn Left or Right
(Degrees)
• Play Note
(Pitch/Duration)
• GO
Programming: Pretend
You’re a Roamer
Describe Roamer’s
Movements
Develop language in a
mathematical context
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Direction
Units
Measurement
Patterns
Estimation
Sequencing
Numbers and Computation
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“See” addition/subtraction
Reinforce number recognition
Practice estimation and prediction
Combine operations
Practice language of mathematics
Geometry
• Recognize and name shapes and angles
• Describe the properties of geometric shapes
• Use geometric shapes to develop counting
skills
• Develop understanding of angles/degrees
• Draw geometric shapes by sequencing sides
and angles
Prediction/Estimation
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Predict simple outcomes
Estimate results
Estimate results of a repeat operation
Use estimation language (as long as,
less than, farther than, approximately)
Measurement
• Understand and use common units of
measurement
• Use non-traditional units of measurement
(floor tiles)
• Describe measurement as a number of units
• Estimate and compare with actual
measurements
Resources
NCTM Standards PreK-2, Grades 3-5
http://standards.nctm.org/document/index.htm
ISTE NETS*Students Pre-2; Grades 3-5
http://cnets.iste.org/currstands/cstands-netss.html
WSU Roamer Resources
http://education.wichita.edu/mindstorms/roamer
NAEYC Position Statement on Technology Ages 3-5
http://www.naeyc.org/resources/position_statements/pstech98.htm
Contact Information
WSU College of Education Technology
http://www.wichita.edu/education/techcenter
Tonya Witherspoon
[email protected]
Karen Reynolds
[email protected]
Programming Robots is FUN!!