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Goal

The primary goal of this project is to enhance the effectiveness of mathematics instruction in grades 3-5 classrooms by providing the math coach with a rolling interactive touchscreen computer to help support small group rotations during the push-in support model. This innovative tool transforms the learning experience by making lessons more dynamic, engaging, and interactive, improving student understanding and enthusiasm for mathematics. 

 

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What will be done with my students

1. Increased Engagement:
The interactive nature of the touchscreen draws students into the lesson, making learning math more enjoyable. Engaging visuals, interactive activities, and immediate responses keep students interested and motivated to learn.

2. Enhanced Understanding of Concepts:
Complex math concepts are more easily grasped when presented with dynamic visuals and interactive elements. Students can manipulate shapes, numbers, and graphs, allowing for a deeper understanding of abstract ideas through hands-on learning.

3. Personalized Learning:
The touchscreen enables math coaches to tailor lessons to individual student needs. Adaptive learning software can provide customized exercises based on each student's proficiency level, ensuring that every child progresses at their own pace.

4. Collaborative Learning Opportunities:
Students can work together on the touchscreen, promoting teamwork and communication skills. Group activities and interactive math games encourage peer learning and help students develop social skills alongside academic knowledge.

5. Instant Feedback:
Interactive tools provide immediate feedback on exercises and quizzes, helping students quickly identify and correct mistakes. This real-time assessment encourages a growth mindset, where students view challenges as opportunities to learn and improve.

6. Accessible Learning:
The touchscreen's mobility allows it to be used in various classroom settings, making high-quality instruction accessible to all students. The touchscreen ensures that every student can benefit from interactive learning, whether in a regular classroom, a resource room, or during after-school programs.

7. Development of Technological Skills:
Using the touchscreen familiarizes students with modern technology, preparing them for a digital future. They learn to navigate interactive software, use educational apps, and develop essential digital literacy skills that will be valuable in their academic and professional lives.

8. Increased Confidence:
As students engage with interactive lessons and receive immediate feedback, they build confidence in their math abilities. Success in interactive activities and games reinforces their skills and boosts their self-esteem, leading to a more positive attitude towards math.

9. Support for Diverse Learning Styles:
The touchscreen accommodates various learning styles, whether visual, kinesthetic, or auditory. Providing multiple ways to engage with content ensures that every student can learn in the way that suits them best.

10. Encouragement of Critical Thinking:
Interactive problem-solving activities on the touchscreen encourage students to think critically and creatively. They learn to approach problems from different angles, develop strategies, and apply their knowledge innovatively.

In summary, the rolling interactive touchscreen computer significantly enhances the educational experience for elementary school students by making math instruction more engaging, personalized, and effective. By incorporating this technology into their learning environment, students are better equipped to develop a strong foundation in math, setting them up for future academic success. 

 

Benefits to my students

Measurable Outcomes:
1. Teacher effective use of technology-based support will increase by 30%, which will be monitored through pre-and-post-data on administrative observational feedback.

2. Bottom quartile math students will increase to 25 out of 27 students by the end of the year FAST Progress Monitoring 3, using the previous year’s baseline data and the current year’s FAST Progress Monitoring 1 (August) and FAST Progress Monitoring 2 (September).


1. Enhanced Student Engagement:
The rolling interactive touchscreen allows for dynamic presentations, interactive problem-solving, and engaging visual aids that captivate young learners. Math concepts can be illustrated with interactive diagrams, animations, and real-time demonstrations, making abstract ideas more concrete and understandable.

2. Mobility and Flexibility:
The rolling feature provides the flexibility to move the touchscreen across different classrooms, enabling the math coach to deliver high-quality instruction wherever needed. This mobility supports differentiated instruction, allowing the coach to tailor lessons to diverse learning needs and environments.

3. Collaborative Learning:
The touchscreen promotes collaborative learning by allowing multiple students to interact with the screen simultaneously. Group activities and interactive games can be seamlessly integrated into lessons, fostering teamwork and peer teaching, which are essential for developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

4. Immediate Feedback and Assessment:
Interactive software on the touchscreen can provide instant feedback to students, helping them understand their mistakes and learn from them in real-time. This immediate assessment capability enables the math coach to quickly identify and address learning gaps, ensuring all students stay on track.

5. Resource-Rich Instruction:
The touchscreen can access various digital resources, including educational apps, online tutorials, and interactive math tools. This wealth of resources supports diverse instructional strategies and keeps the content fresh and engaging, catering to various learning styles and preferences.

6. Professional Development:
The touchscreen serves as a valuable tool for the math coach's professional development. It provides opportunities to explore new teaching methods, integrate technology into the curriculum, and stay current with educational trends. This continual growth ensures that the coach remains an effective and innovative educator. 

 

Budget Narrative

The LG Stanbyme interactive screen is on a rolling base that will be circulated alongside the math coach.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BC9W3HS5?ref_=&colid=1YAVMNRLTVM1P&coliid=I3OA3Z3US0DB7X&th=1&psc=1

The speaker is meant to be attached to the stand to provide quality sound features in any area where the device is being used.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRWKWBQF?ref_=&colid=1YAVMNRLTVM1P&coliid=I2RW2QC7QEEZ7B&th=1&psc=1 

 

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