Teaching Math with your IWB - Software Options

When evaluating math software to be used with an interactive whiteboard in elementary and middle school classrooms, there are several key elements that should be considered.

• Is the software designed so that students can view the elements on the screen from any location in the classroom?
• Does the software provide content that will help students learn required topics throughout the school year?
• Will teachers and students find the software to be easy to navigate and manipulate so that time is spent learning math concepts rather than learning how to use the application?
• Will the software work with the interactive whiteboard that is in the classroom?
  

Math software for interactive whiteboards can be divided into two categories:

CONTENT BASED programs for teaching and exploring math concepts. These software programs offer pre-designed lessons ideal for whole-class teaching or independent student learning.

TOOL BASED programs allowing teachers to design, create, and save lessons for the specific needs of their students.

Most publishers offer free demonstration software prior to purchase, through website download or CD-ROM request.