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E.H. Eastman December 2013
Adaptivity https://hisdelearn.org/
http://goo.gl/
Understand the
and how sequence of learning
mathematics works.
Apply
to scaffold,
differentiate, accelerate
students’ learning.
Use classroom
& inform instruction.
Why Dreambox?
Initial Placement & Continuous Adaptivity
What are Students learning in Dreambox?
How can my students progress in Dreambox?
How do I track & analyze student progress in Dreambox?
Adaptivity , Scaffolding, & Differentiation!
» What tab do you use to
» How do send about DreamBox?
* Find your Domain URL
* Sample user acct.
:
•Editing Arcade Setting
•Picture vs. Text password in dropdown
•Parent Invitation available in Eng/Span
•Classroom list Adjustments
•Intervention Identification
•Edit Classroom Info.
•Restrict Carnival & My House Access
•Video tutorials
•Play Dreambox as a teacher
•Resources & Support Center
•Teacher Tools
•Unit Descriptions
Login >
>
My House/Carnival
Restrictions >
>
Click on days &
times accessible
http://moourl.com/xkka4
where in grade levels do student start?
Where can you place a student in need of intervention
(significantly below gr. level)?
How does DreamBox determine content units to provide students?
http://goo.gl/i4FN0W
* Analysis/response to every decision a
student makes going beyond whether a student’s
answer was right/wrong --
•Tracks 60 different behaviors, incl…
•Amt. of time it takes to solve problem
•Number of hints used
•Strategies to construct answer to a problem
Adaptivity allows work in multiple grade
levels at the same time -- Review: http://goo.gl/aQfTJO
[K-2 tabs]:
http://goo.gl/ifm5J1
Clip [3:20] :
http://goo.gl/SXgLZR
Review: http://www.dreambox.com/adaptive-learning
Try sample primary lessons, tutorials,
and puzzles for grades K, 1, or 2, including
iPad app.
http://goo.gl/AlNJwG
Jot down any questions or comments you
have while you ‘play.”
(overview & exploration)
2nd: Addition using Compensation Buckets
1st: Comparing Numbers & More
or Less Than Symbols
K: Counting Strategies with Tenframe
Tabs & Tutorials
•Rewards
•Avatar
•Manipulatives
•Problem-solving
games
•Not curriculum -
based
Adaptive Lessons
Invest majority
of time here.
Choice of tasks
‘Next best lessons’
[Primary]
Yellow star : pre-test
Green icons : completed lessons
Yellow icons : recommended new lessons
[Number on icons represents certain
lessons—adapts to sequence for individual]
Backpack : rewards earned throughout lessons
Orange icons : tutorial lesson for manipulatives
Review Lesson icons : http://goo.gl/fKA3Je
Best Practices: Tips for Teachers: http://goo.gl/zSYICw
What are best practices that will ensure growth?
Can you identify icons & describe what they mean?
Spend the majority of their time in
Focus and complete any NEW lessons –
Do at least 2-3 as routine.
regardless of its difficulty. [Students are
assessed by using data collected from their completed lessons]
[each lesson lasts 5-8 min]. Recommended Usage: 60-90 minute sessions;
Use when needed for repeated directions &
added scaffolding.
http://moourl.com/ssgeo
http://moourl.com/tljzg
» Clip:
» Informational Links:
» Encourage to maximize usage !
