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Computers are explicitly linked to one curriculum unit at each grade level through software that is provided with the curriculum. These pieces of software\u2014Shapes<\/em> at K-2 and LogoPaths<\/em> at 3-5\u2014are intended to support and extend the mathematics of the geometry and measuring units. While highlighted in these units, ideally students should have access to the software throughout the year.<\/p>\n

In Grades K-2, Shapes<\/em> Software provides an environment in which students investigate a variety of geometric ideas, including how different shapes go together; relationships between shapes; how shapes combine to make other shapes; patterning and tiling; symmetry; and geometric transformations such as rotations (turns), translations (slides), and reflections (flips).<\/p>\n

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In Grades 3-5, LogoPaths<\/em> Software provides an environment in which students investigate movement along paths, length, perimeter, angle and the characteristics of a variety of shapes.<\/p>\n

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Each piece of software offers sets of activities with varying levels of difficulty. At each grade level suggestions are given for the level of activities that most students will be working with. Teachers will introduce particular games and activities in particular grades, and we assume that students will primarily focus on these. But, students can find their own level\u2014starting with easier ones or challenging themselves with harder ones\u2014without being constrained by the grade level they\u2019re in. That is, our assumption is that some 5th graders may need to use the \u201c3rd grade\u201d materials and vice versa.<\/p>\n

The software is provided as a CD-ROM to be used with the 2-D Geometry units, and is also available through the Pearson website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Read about the Shapes<\/em> software (pdf)<\/a>, and how it is incorporated into the geometry units at grades K-2.<\/p>\n

Read about the Logo Paths<\/em> software (pdf)<\/a>, and how it is incorporated into the geometry and measurement units in grades 3-5.<\/p>\n

Read an essay about using computers as a tool for learning (pdf)<\/a>, and introducing and incorporating the software activities in the classroom.<\/p>\n

For technical support, call 800-552-2259. Press 5, then press 6.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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