E.H. Eastman December 2013

Adaptivity https://hisdelearn.org/

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https://hisdelearn.org/

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

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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

http://goo.gl/IORVj8

* 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

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http://goo.gl/SXgLZR

Review: http://www.dreambox.com/adaptive-learning

http://www.dreambox.com/teks

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.

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