FOCUS/REVIEW:
  Today we are going to use the Aladdin software to do
  math work. We have been studying subtraction, addition,
  grouping in class. Today this software will allow us to
  continue working on these items.

TEACHER INPUT:
  This software had different leves and today we will begin
  with the first level. Each level has you do something just
  a little bit different and a little harder. The computer will
  explain how to get through each stage and I will also help.

GUIDED PRACTICE:
  The teacher will watch the work on the computer and
  help the child understand directions and math ideas. I will
  point out grouping techniques since I know David has a
  hard time with these.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE:
  The child should practice this when he is in the computer
  room. Independent practice is seen as the child uses the
  computer to continue on past saving Aladdin. The student
  has help up untill this point then the teacher allows the student
  to continue on with the game while the teacher just watches
  and only helps if absolutely necessary.

CLOSURE:
  Ask the child if he feels more comfortable with addition and
  subtraction. Ask the child about grouping. You did a great
  job and made it through the game. Now, maybe you can get on
  here and play the game when your in the computer room with your
  class.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 Software Evaluation Reflection

 The best part of the teaching experience was really watching how David reacted

when confronted with a problem. He always asked me for help, but I made him think

about things and try out his ideas. Most of the time they worked. I learned that David is a

very stubborn child. We had been on the computer for a while playing Aladdin’s Math

Quest and we saved Aladdin from the black hole. We went on to see if we could find al

the pieces of the lamp. We played this pattern game. It is the same pattern game that you

play to rescue Jasmine accept this time you play against the computer and you are not

mimicking one side or the other. He played three or four long games of this and kept

losing. I tried to hint around that he should try the big pieces and finally he got tired of

losing. He listened to what I had said and chose a big jewel and won. Then, he had to

play one more time. David was ready to give up when he did not think he could win but

the minute he won he wanted to play over and over. If I were going to do this session

again I would have a specific ending place for the child. I would also make sure that if I

had a slower paced learner that I chose an ending place closer to the beginning. This

software is wonderful and would be a great addition to any classroom. This software

could be used for many math ideas such as counting, patterns, and modeling. By using

Aladdin’s Math Quest in your classroom you could really improve a child’s math skills.

It is especially nice since the software starts out on an easy level and can be modified for

older students or students who need more challenging tasks.