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LVM Technology Community Benefit
During the process of applying for the Verizon grant I learned that they will look upon us more favorably if we have more of a community benefit to our technology initiative. How can we broaden the scope of our reach beyond the school while staying in line with the district's policies of keeping school and community functions separate?

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Tools we’re working
1. Interactive, white boards that allow users to project and manipulate computer- based applications and access the Internet for dynamic hands-on learning. (Sports commentators and political analysts use them to demonstrate during broadcasts.) Now, this technology is leading the way in our schools with research studies showing significantly improved math scores with their use.
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Email: ehegge@madison.K12.wi.us
Numbers and Operations
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Balance by the company Shodor, is a beginning algebra activity where students use blocks to “balance” the equation. http://teams.lacoe.edu/documentation/classrooms/linda/algebra/activities/balance/balance.html
Whole Number Cruncher from Shodor is similar to using the “function machines” we practice at Elvejhem. Students try to figure out what “rule” the machine is using. http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/WholeNumberCruncher/
Interactive offers a challenging game in which students need to show elapsed time on clocks. Check it out at: http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/ElapsedTime/
Word Problems
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Thinking Blocks is a well thought out interactive site that teaches children how to break down and solve story problems. There are six different levels and a practice section for addition and subtraction. http://www.thinkingblocks.com/ThinkingBlocks_AS/TB_AS_Main.html
Thinking Blocks also has a multiplication and division section. Check it out at:

AAA Math is a great site for subtraction and many other types of problems. At this site you can choose your topic by grade level. They teach mini math lessons and you can race against the clock if you choose. http://www.eyepleezers.com/aaamath/sub.htm
Multiplication Websites
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Meteor Multiplication, similar to Space Invaders, comes from the Arcademic Skill Builders site at: http://arcademic.altec.org/ You can adjust the level of difficulty by typing in the numbers you want to use.
Broken Calculator is a challenging game mixing multiplication with other math skills. Students need to figure out how to make numbers using a calculator with missing keys.