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I'm a resource learning support teacher. This will be my first year working with current 3rd grade curriculum. I'm looking for easy ideas to begin to use technology to differentiate instruction for struggling 3rd grade math students without lowering the expectation of mastery. What successful resources are available? Or, what are some creative ideas that could motivate the students using technology? Deb Black

Although I do not teach elementary school, I am sure there are some very useful technology resources out there. I have heard that Study Island works well, and differentiates. I also use a program called Accelerated Math. Although not as technologically based for students, it is a wonderful way to help struggling students.

Kim Tapper
== I agree with Kim's suggestions. Both Study Island and Accelerated Math will allow for differentiation and help your students improve their skills. If, however, you are looking for some free options, there are many great websites out there that allow students to practice math skills. There are several that are a game type setting that students, especially in the early grades, seem to love. I like coolmath.com, but I teach high school so I am not sure how much there is for elementary aged children. -Diane ==

== At Wilson we do use Study Island. The kids love it and it works really well for reinforcing the topics and povideing differentiated instruction. There is also a program called compass learning. On a side note you do have to pay for all of these programs so you might want to check a site like coolmath.com and see if there is some games you could use for free. Rick Lapi ==