Math Handheld Lesson Plans

The following lesson plans are provided by Goknow, Inc. & Berrien County ISD.  To view their full PDF, please go to the following link: http://goknow.com/GettingStarted/Documents/LessonStarterList.pdf The links are accurate through 3/24/04. 

1. Use MicroGeometry to calculate volume and surface area. http://www.palmgear.com/software/showsoftware.cfm?prodID=14297 
2. Using a concept that they have learned, have students use PiCoMap to create a brainstorm web to check for understanding.
   See http://www.graphic.org/brainst.html for suggestions.
3. Use PiCoMap to create a double-cell diagram for comparing and contrasting two items, such as two different ways to solve a problem.
   See http://www.graphic.org/bubble.html for an example.
4. Have students use PiCoMap to review a unit, chapter, or major concept. Students will create a detailed concept map on the topic.
   See http://www.graphic.org/concept.html  for an example.
5. Use a spreadsheet program (such as Cells by GoKnow, QuickSheet, or SheetsToGo) to create a comparison chart for comparing more than two items.
   See http://www.graphic.org/commat.html for an example.
6. Use iKWL by GoKnow to write before, during, and after learning/reading/watching.
   See http://www.graphic.org/kwhl.html for more information.
7. Use PiCoMap to create an expanded linear string to explain a sequence of steps used to solve a specific type of problem.
   See http://www.graphic.org/lstring.html for an example.
8. Use Sketchy to have students animate a process, such as the procedure to solve a specific type of problem.
   For more information on this type of lesson, view a lesson plan on Algebra Action here: http://www.learningathand.com/curriculum/view.php?c=13  
9. Use FlingIt to give your students reference web sites on a topic they’re studying.
10. Use FlingIt to share information from MathForum with your students. http://mathforum.org/ 
11. Use FlingIt to share Math Tricks with your students. http://mathforum.org/k12/mathtips/beatcalc.html 
12. Challenge students with algebra word problems from http://www2.hawaii.edu/suremath/intro_algebra.html 
13. Give students word problem practice from http://www.stfx.ca/special/mathproblems/welcome.html 
14. Use FlingIt to share a problem of the week with your students. Visit http://www.mathforum.com/pow/ to get problems.
15. Have students learn about Roman Numerals using the software Numerus.
    For a full lesson, visit http://www.mpsomaha.org/willow/p5/handhelds/activities/romannumerals.html to get the details
    as well as links to files and programs used in the lesson.
16. Have students learn and practice new vocabulary words by creating quizzes for everyone about vocabulary words they’re studying.
    Use Quizzler from http://pocketmobility.com/ 
17. Have students create quizzes for everyone using Quizzler.
18. Have students learn about economics using Trade! Get it from http://www.palmgear.com/ Enter “Trade!” in the search box.
19. Have students write a 5-10 minute journal at the end of each day, describing their understanding of the concept covered.
20. Use the graphing calculator features in the program EasyCalc. http://easycalc.sourceforge.net/ 
21. Or use the PowerOne Graphing Calculator: http://www.infinitysw.com/products/poweronegraph.html 
22. Practice order of operations with MathWiz http://www.palmspot.com/software/detail/ps7887a_9855.html 
23. Practice skills with MathCard, a simple "Flash Card" style program that asks math questions.
    http://www.freewarepalm.com/educational/mathcard.shtml
24. Create tessellations with Tessellation (free). http://sourceforge.net/projects/tesselation/
    Also view http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/sets/high_symmetry.html for more information on tessellations and symmetry.
25. TinyLogo is based on the Logo programming language and comes complete with Turtle Graphics.
    Once TinyLogo is installed, programs can be written and run entirely on the Palm OS computer.
    http://www.wideopenwest.com/~lipetz/TinyLogo/TinyLogo.htm 
26. Use real world data for solving problems, graphing, and analyzing numbers. Numbers in search of a problem:
    http://score.kings.k12.ca.us/junkdrawer.html 
27. Use the ImagiMath (commercial) software to study math. http://www.imagiworks.com/Pages/Products/ImagiMath.html 
28. ImagiGraph, a mathematics visualizer, enables end users to plot explicit functions and parametric equations in both Cartesian and polar coordinates. Users can represent equations as graphs and tables, animate plots, create and annotate collections of work in workspaces, and can share their workspaces through the Palm handheld’s beaming feature.
29. ImagiCalc is a complete general-purpose calculator that supports trigonometry, statistics, finance, unit conversions and computer-style arithmetic, and bit manipulation on integers.
30. ImagiSolve is a tool for solving and storing mathematical equations in standard algebraic syntax. Use Graffiti or the on-screen keyboard to enter an equation, and tap Solve — the ImagiSolve application computes and displays the answer. ImagiSolve is a mathematical worksheet and equation solver.
31. Use Average to average up to 12 numbers. http://www.freewarepalm.com/calculator/averagecalc.shtml 
32. Use BatteryGraph to chart the handheld’s battery statistics. http://palm.jeroenwitteman.com/BatteryGraph/ 
33. Use Geometry Calculator for doing things, like calculating the angles of triangles.
    http://www.freewarepalm.com/calculator/geometrycalculator.shtml 
34. Algebraf: must balance all equations by substituting numbers for patterned icons.
    http://www.freewarepalm.com/games/algebraf.shtml 
35. InflationMaster calculates forwards and backwards and computes the inflation rate for any given year. http://www.freewarepalm.com/calculator/inflationmaster.shtml 
36. Jordan’s Math Machine – 4 tools for slope, average, and polygon angles.
    http://www.freewarepalm.com/calculator/jordan'smathmachine.shtml 
37. Table 1.0. A simple multiplication table up to 100. http://www.freewarepalm.com/educational/table.shtml 
38. X- Num. A puzzle in which each of the rows, columns, and diagonals must sum to target numbers.
    http://www.angelfire.com/ca2/roderick/xnum/xnum.html 
39. SolarWars. A game, but features economics, buying, selling, and investments.
    http://www.pilotzone.com/palm/preview/57639.html
40. DayTrader: Make the most money in the shortest amount of time on an imaginary stock market.
    http://www.pilotzone.com/palm/preview/74085.html 
41. Abacus – lifelike simulation of an abacus. http://www.questions.cz/release.html#abacus 
42. Intervals - An exact tempo meter and simple stopwatch. http://www.questions.cz/release.html#intervals 
43. Diagrams - Create elaborate flow charts. (Cannot beam or sync.) http://www.questions.cz/release.html#Diagrams 

Another lesson plan, entitled Show Me Geometry, developed by Jennifer Reidel of Wood View Elementary School, uses the software LiteNotes.  Students are given a shape or a term in geometry.  They draw a real-world example of that type of object.  Then they switch the handheld with a partner, who will try to guess what the object is with one written clue.  For this and more mathematics lessons, visit: https://www.pdaonline.org/BTDLessons/Browse.aspx?Area=Search&Keywords=&
Title=&Authors=&Grade=&Content=Mathematics&Time=&Page=1%20&AVID=

More lessons can be found in books entitled PocketPC Computers and Palm Handheld Computers.  These books can be purchased at:

PocketPC Computers
http://www.iste.org/eseries/source/Orders/isteProductDetail.cfm?product_code=POCKET

Palm Handheld Computers
http://www.iste.org/eseries/source/Orders/isteProductDetail.cfm?product_code=PALMBO

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