Interactive Math Facts for Kids
Interactive math facts for kids include a variety of computer-based learning activities. Interactive flash cards encourage memorization of relevant math facts while online games add fun to the learning experience. Worksheets completed with the use of a computer provide a multitude of benefits, including individual tracking, instant corrections and scoring. In classrooms without access to computers, group work provides similar results to the interactive online practice of math facts.
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Flash Cards
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Interactive flash cards can replace the traditional paper variety. A paper published in 1998 by two professors in computer science and engineering, Hurson and Kavi, suggests the benefits of interactive teaching. When presented information visually, students retained more knowledge. On average, learners remember 75 percent of visual information compared to just 20 percent of what is heard. Interactive flash cards provide an easy way to present students with a large assortment of math facts ranging from basic addition to fractions. Multiple students practice the same set of flashcards simultaneously via an online interactive web page or computer program without the need for sets of actual cards.
Games
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Online computer games focused on math facts entice young learners. A study published in 2007 indicates children learn better in environments where the teacher uses an interactive approach. In addition to providing the interactive experience beneficial to students, math games offer a fun and exciting way to teach learners of all levels at the same time. The variety of math games available allows students to practice different math facts simultaneously. One student works on multiplication while another practices decimals, and all engage in a game-like experience designed to enhance learning and hold the attention of the student.
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Worksheets
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Web-based worksheets eliminate the need to grade papers. Online worksheets provide an interactive way to practice and score knowledge of math facts. Traditional worksheets require manual grading, which takes time. Children have the opportunity to learn instantly from mistakes when practicing math facts with interactive worksheets. Computer-based worksheets also allow each student to work at an individual pace or level. Teachers use interactive work to track and score student knowledge of math facts without the need for tedious printing, distribution and grading of traditional paper worksheets.
Groups
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Group work provides an alternative interactive platform for learning math facts. Research published in 1998 by the Australian Association for Research in Education shows interactive groups help students, particularly girls, enjoy and learn math facts. Group work provides an opportunity for interactive practice of math facts while also developing the social behaviors of students. In an environment where the teacher encourages an interactive approach to mathematics, students speak to each other, work out problems together and compete in games. Knowledge of match facts increases as students help one another in the interactive group setting.
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References
- Interactive Teaching Practices in Small Class Sizes While Cutting Into the High Cost of Education; Hurson, A.R., Kavi, K.M.;1998
- Sage; Journal of Early Childhood Research; Do Instructional Practices Contribute to Inequality in Achievement?; Bodovski, Farkas; 2007
- Australian Association for Research in Education; Collaborative Group Work in Mathematics: Power relationships and student roles; Mary Barnes; 1998
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