Relative Advantage Chart Assignment This page will display the advantages of using technology in a high school math

class. The subject of math is either loved or hated by high school students. Some students come with basic fundamental tools that allow them to be successful in high school math classes. On the other hand, some students lack the prerequisite skills that are needed to be successful. This chart will address some of the learning challenges that are faced by students as well as the challenges teachers face when trying to help students grasp key math concepts. The advantage chart will show how using technology in a high school math class can alleviate those challenges.

Learning Challeng es 1. Motivatin g students to love math.

Technolo gies Used Graphing calculator s, computer s, handheld devices, smart boards, overhead projector s, television and DVD players.

Advantag es Students are eager to learn. Students can see how these concepts can be used in real life situations .

Presume d Results Students are successf ul in state required testing. Students are able to advance in other upper level math classes.S tudent become more comforta ble with math. All content is covered and student dont miss out on the building blocks of

2. The content of high school mathemat ics has greatly increased , while time

Compute rs, handheld devices, software

Students are able to suppleme nt material without teacher involvem ent.

allowed to teach has decrease d. 3. Helping student grasp building block concepts Graphing calculator s, computer s, handheld devices, smart boards, overhead projector s, television and DVD players. Compute rs Students are able to to get the needed reinforce ment of material.

math concepts

No student is left behind. Higher state test scores. Less school with a math failing rating.

4. Teachers plan effective lesson

Teacher can collaborat e with other teacher all over the world. Online training.

Teacher can learn new innovativ e ways to teach. Teacher have more access to other ideas from other teachers. No student is left behind. Higher state test scores. Less school with a math

5. Compute Teacher rs. accessing gaming students outcomes effectively

Computer software that will help teachers assess where students are lacking skills.

failing rating. 6. Teaching to state required test Graphing calculator s, computer s, handheld devices, smart boards, overhead projector s, television and DVD player Graphing calculator s, computer s, handheld devices, smart boards, overhead projector s, television and DVD player Graphing calculator s, computer s, handheld devices, smart boards, overhead projector s, television and DVD player Help students acquire the tools needed by using different ways of learning. No student is left behind. Higher state test scores. Less school with a math failing rating.

7. Reaching students at different learning levels

Help students acquire the tools needed by using different ways of learning.

No student is left behind. Higher state test scores. Less school with a math failing rating.

8. Encourag e students to work cooperati vely with others.

Use of technolog ical devices gives students an advance way of working with other students in different parts of

Students are able to see how other students are learning and gather first hand informatio n collectivel y.

the world. 9. Developin g student's procedur al literacy Graphing calculator s, computer s, handheld devices, smart boards, overhead projector s, television and DVD player Technolo gical tools are used by following steps. Math concepts are implemen ted by using building blocks. Visualizat ion of the math concepts Allows students to use reading, writing, critical thinking, science, and real world interactio n. Students become more comforta ble with math concepts.

10. Help Student make interdisci plinary connectio ns.

Graphing calculator s, computer s, handheld devices, smart boards, overhead projector s, television and DVD player

Higher state test scores. Less school with a math failing rating.