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Algebra Nation: Harnessing the Power of the Online Collaborative Community

Joy Schackow, Ph.D. | Melody Pak

Agenda

• Who We Are and Why We’re Here
• What We Do
• How It Works
• Questions

Research/Pilot Opportunities

• Started in Florida, currently funded by Florida State

Legislature to provide statewide support

• Expanding to other states
• Piloted in districts outside of Florida
• NCTM opportunity

Welcome to Algebra Nation

Online Learning Ecosystem

• One-stop algebra learning resource for students, teachers, parents
• Available 24/7 on web, smartphone, tablets via website and mobile apps
• Full integration with school districts to provide seamless access
• Additional subjects – MATH NATION

Quick Facts 2014 - 2015

2,400

Middle & High Schools using Algebra Nation Annual Student Usage

250K

Annual Teacher Usage

6,400 100%

Voluntary Integration

63 68 83

Low Medium High

Algebra 1 EOC Pass Rate

Algebra Nation Usage Rate by School

Av Average Passing Rate on Spring 2015 Al Algebra 1 End-of

• f-Co

Course Exam

Schools in Florida with high usage saw an average passing rate of 83% on the Algebra 1 End-of-Course exam in spring 2015, 20 points higher than schools with low usage.

Impact of Algebra Nation

• Logins per unique student user
• Video views per unique student user
• Logins per unique teacher user
• Video views per unique teacher user
• Logins per workbook ordered
• Video views per workbook ordered

Indicators of Algebra Nation Usage:

• Dynamic Videos
• PDFs/Workbook
• Test Yourself! Practice Tool
• Algebra Wall
• Leaderboard
• *On-Ramp to Algebra 1 Tool

Student Area: Components

• Teacher Resources
• Teacher Wall
• Reports

Teacher Area: Components

How do we support student learning?

• Whole Group Instruction
• Differentiated Instruction
• Student Collaboration
• Dynamic Assessments

Whole Group Instruction

Videos

• Role of Co-Teacher
• Used when teacher

and/or student is absent

Whole Group Instruction

Desmos (Free Online Graphing Calculator) Technology Embedded in Concept Videos

• Model-based lessons

Whole Group Instruction

Projecting Study Guide and Test Yourself! Questions

• Use PDF from website as

guided notes

• Use Test Yourself!

Questions as warm-ups or exit slips

Whole Group Instruction

Flipped Classroom Model

• Students watch Algebra

Nation videos at home, on phones

• Class time is spend on

application and remediation

Differentiated Instruction

Choice of Study Experts

• Students choose

instructor based on their learning style and personality

Differentiated Instruction

Small Group Remediation and Reinforcement

• Test Yourself! Assessments help

teachers determine areas to remediate

• Videos and Test Yourself! reinforces

lesson taught in class

Differentiated Instruction

On-Ramp to Algebra Tool

• Adaptive learning program

that provides individualized learning pathway based on the Start Up diagnostic

Differentiated Instruction

What teachers are saying… I primarily use Algebra Nation as a reinforcement tool. It is a great resource for kids when they are home to re-teach the concepts that they most struggle with. Algebra Nation allows students to work at a pace that is comfortable to them instead of the classroom pace that does not meet everyone’s needs all of the time.

Differentiated Instruction

Exam Prep Boot Camp

• Algebra Nation helps

students focus on specific topics they need to review

• Test Yourself! Tool prepares

students by exposing them to computer-based testing

Student Collaboration

Algebra Wall

• Calculator
• Desmos graphing

calculator

• Special characters
• Equation editor
• Drawing tool

Student Collaboration

On-Ramp to Algebra Tool

• Dynamically assesses student

understanding of pre-algebra and foundational math concepts

• Provides instant prescriptive

feedback for teachers and students

Dynamic Assessments

Test Yourself! Tool

• Online tool mimics

required computerized test

• Immediate

feedback

• Answer Video

Dynamic Assessments

Test Yourself! Tool

• Teachers assign

practice assessments as homework

• Students can take each

assessment multiple times – at least 40 questions per assessment available

Dynamic Assessments

Math Celebrities

AlgebraNation.com

• Teachers watch videos to improve content

knowledge

• Online resource library with standards-

aligned lessons and activities

• Virtual and face-to-face district-wide PDs
• ffered to teachers throughout the year
• Teacher Wall Collaboration

Professional Development Resource

AlgebraNation.com

Questions?

Stay Informed!

Or sign up directly at algebranation.com/joinus

Join Us

Melody Pak

Melody@AlgebraNation.com

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