Wiki-ness_In_Math

** This page is meant for the POSTING OF IDEAS ON HOW TO USE WIKIS IN THE MATH CLASSROOM...please share! **

Students synthesize information for others to view and share, as they work collaboratively. They have ownership in their own learning, moderated by their teacher, and are presented with challenges for all student levels. ~//Mr. Fitz//

Uses of Wiki's In Math
//**Problem Solving**// – students can write about and provide images of where they applied math to solve a problem.
 * Example: students describe how they used geometry to determine how two objects were parallel to each other. Their description provides a written steps and images of the objects.
 * //Real World Math//** – students provide examples of how they solved everyday math problems.
 * Example: students only provide a description of how they mathematical determine the speed angle of an incline necessary to jump a skateboard a specific distance. They provide written steps and include a video or images.

// **Problems of the Week** // – students work in groups to solve challenging word problems.
 * Example: groups of students work together to solve difficult calculus problem. They provide the written steps and procedure used to solve the problem. Afterwards other class groups have access to all solutions for comparison of procedures.

// **Glossary of Mathematical Terms** // – students collaborate in defining math terms using images, links to detailed explanations, and online videos on Teacher Tube.
 * Example: students develop an interactive glossary of geometric theorems throughout the entire school year. Students provide written theorems, along with videos and images of appropriate examples.

//** Collaborate with Other Schools **// – teachers and students can develop working relationships with other schools around the country or world to challenge each other in math problems or applications of math.
 * Example: students work with students in other parts of the country or countries to provide each other with real world examples of math applications in geometry.

//** Visual A rts **// – students groups can collaborate in research to find web-based resources which describe math applications using works of art.
 * Example: students upload images or animations which visually represent how artists use math.
 * students work collaboratively to provide mathematical solutions to case studies or mysteries.