Algebra Nation: Harnessing the Power of the Online Collaborative Community Joy Schackow, Ph.D. | Melody Pak
Agenda • Who We Are and Why We’re Here • What We Do • How It Works • Questions
Research/Pilot Opportunities • Started in Florida, currently funded by Florida State Legislature to provide statewide support • Expanding to other states • Piloted in districts outside of Florida • NCTM opportunity
Welcome to Algebra Nation Online Learning Ecosystem • One-stop algebra learning resource for students, teachers, parents • Available 24/7 on web, smartphone, tablets via website and mobile apps • Full integration with school districts to provide seamless access • Additional subjects – MATH NATION
Quick Facts 2014 - 2015 2,400 250K 6,400 100% Middle & High Annual Student Annual Teacher Voluntary Schools using Usage Usage Integration Algebra Nation
Impact of Algebra Nation Schools in Florida with Av Average Passing Rate on Spring 2015 high usage saw an Al Algebra 1 End-of of-Co Course Exam average passing rate of Algebra 1 EOC Pass Rate 83% on the Algebra 1 83 End-of-Course exam in 68 63 spring 2015, 20 points higher than schools with low usage. Low Medium High Algebra Nation Usage Rate by School
Indicators of Algebra Nation Usage: • Logins per unique student user • Video views per unique student user • Logins per unique teacher user • Video views per unique teacher user • Logins per workbook ordered • Video views per workbook ordered
Student Area: Components • Dynamic Videos • PDFs/Workbook • Test Yourself! Practice Tool • Algebra Wall • Leaderboard • *On-Ramp to Algebra 1 Tool
Teacher Area: Components • Teacher Resources • Teacher Wall • Reports
How do we support student learning? • Whole Group Instruction • Differentiated Instruction • Student Collaboration • Dynamic Assessments
Whole Group Instruction Videos • Role of Co-Teacher • Used when teacher and/or student is absent
Whole Group Instruction Desmos (Free Online Graphing Calculator) Technology Embedded in Concept Videos • Model-based lessons
Whole Group Instruction Projecting Study Guide and Test Yourself! Questions • Use PDF from website as guided notes • Use Test Yourself! Questions as warm-ups or exit slips
Whole Group Instruction Flipped Classroom Model • Students watch Algebra Nation videos at home, on phones • Class time is spend on application and remediation
Differentiated Instruction Choice of Study Experts • Students choose instructor based on their learning style and personality
Differentiated Instruction Small Group Remediation and Reinforcement • Test Yourself! Assessments help teachers determine areas to remediate • Videos and Test Yourself! reinforces lesson taught in class
Differentiated Instruction On-Ramp to Algebra Tool • Adaptive learning program that provides individualized learning pathway based on the Start Up diagnostic
Differentiated Instruction What teachers are saying… I primarily use Algebra Nation as a reinforcement tool. It is a great resource for kids when they are home to re-teach the concepts that they most struggle with. Algebra Nation allows students to work at a pace that is comfortable to them instead of the classroom pace that does not meet everyone’s needs all of the time.
Differentiated Instruction Exam Prep Boot Camp • Algebra Nation helps students focus on specific topics they need to review • Test Yourself! Tool prepares students by exposing them to computer-based testing
Student Collaboration
Student Collaboration Algebra Wall • Calculator • Desmos graphing calculator • Special characters • Equation editor • Drawing tool
Dynamic Assessments On-Ramp to Algebra Tool • Dynamically assesses student understanding of pre-algebra and foundational math concepts • Provides instant prescriptive feedback for teachers and students
Dynamic Assessments Test Yourself! Tool • Online tool mimics required computerized test • Immediate feedback • Answer Video
Dynamic Assessments Test Yourself! Tool • Teachers assign practice assessments as homework • Students can take each assessment multiple times – at least 40 questions per assessment available
Math Celebrities
Professional Development Resource • Teachers watch videos to improve content knowledge • Online resource library with standards- aligned lessons and activities • Virtual and face-to-face district-wide PDs offered to teachers throughout the year • Teacher Wall Collaboration AlgebraNation.com
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