Welcome to

Study Island in the Middle School

Lynne Bardlynne.bard@fcps.org

Math Specialist Heather Ridge School

PLEASE COMPLETE WARM UP WHILE YOU WAIT

Objectives

Participants will:– gain an overview of Study Island. – strategize methods to incorporate Study

Island in CCA or any math classroom/lesson.– leave with minimum of 2 lessons to use within

the next 2 weeks.– have fun at work!

What do you know about Study Island?

Share with a partner….

• Web-based instruction, practice, assessment and

reporting built from Maryland and Common Core Standards (CCS)

• Rigorous academic content that is both fun and engaging • Research-based with proven results for all students • Teacher and student friendly (classroom, library or home) • Incredibly affordable compared to other print or

technology learning products

Warm – up, revisited

• Maryland Standards vs Common Core Standards

• How is the worksheet mode practical?

• Discuss ways you will use it in class and/or CCA time.

TEST MODE DEMO

Game Mode demo

Your Turn!

• Log in www.studyisland.com

• Take 5 - 7 minutes to explore

• You will be given more time at the end to make connections to your lesson plans

Questions….

Other Helpful Tips…

http://www.screencast.com/users/SRams1984/folders/Default/media/ac551ba8-7528-48a3-822f-8afdd1193bcf

from THS

Remember ….

Class Incentive/Motivational Tool

Thank You

Resources:

All information will be on http://fcpssecmath.wikispaces.com/

Study Island Tour: http://www.studyisland.com/demoAsk.cfm?myState=MD

Tips for using Study Island: