ICT Tip: WebMath – A math calculator with a twist!

This ICT tip could be applied to the following subjects:

Quick overview: A website that contains a variety of math calculators which provides a detailed explanation of how each problem was solved.

What does it do? At first glance, the WebMath site may only appear (http://www.webmath.com) to be on-line calculator for different types of math problems. However, the WebMath site does not simply solve equations and spit out an answer… With WebMath, you or your students can punch in any variables you’d like, and then the site will explain how it solved the problem with a VERY detailed explanation. Definitely worth checking out!

How can it be used in the classroom? Weaker students can use this ICT application to punch in different math problems and then get an explanation how the problem is solved. It may help them work through the problems that you may have covered in class but had difficulty following along.

ICT Tip: Calorie Calculator

This ICT tip could be applied to the following subjects:

Quick overview: The HealthAtoZ website (http://tinyurl.com/2pqtdk) contains a calorie calculator where students can specify the activity, the person’s weight, and hours spent, to determine the amount of calories burned.

How can this be used in a classroom? You may want to try using this in a math, science, or biology learning situation to help students realize the amount of calories burned in different types of physical activities.