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A platform-independent MTSS to aid 3rd-6th graders in automated problem-solving, promoting parent involvement, with teacher feedback and static interfaces.
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Mathematical Teaching Software System (MTSS) Team Number: May01-02 / Dec01-01 Team Members: James McCollum Scott Seieroe Kok-Hong Chua Stacie Doorenbos Tom Hromatka Chris Robert Client: Ames Community Schools Faculty Advisors: Dr. John Lamont Dr. Ralph Patterson III Date: April 10, 2001
Presentation Outline • Problem Statement • Design Objectives • End-Product Description • Assumptions and Limitations • Project Risks and Concerns • Technical Approach • Evaluation of Project Success • Recommendations for Further Work • Budgets • Lessons Learned • Summary
Problem Statement Elementary students Automated problem-solving Supplemental instruction Platform independent
Design Objectives Use by 3rd through 6th grade students Platform-independence Increase parent involvement Availability at multiple locations Provide teacher feedback
Suite of problem pages for students (fractions) • Static interface for all students • Administrative interface and functionality • Basic database layout • Summary page for teachers and administrators End-Product Description
Assumptions and Limitations Assumptions MTSS is supplemental to teacher instruction MTSS will have write-access to the server Limitations Lack of user computer knowledge, reading skills, and typing skills Must work within ACS’s current computer infrastructure (network and machines) Quality of available database mechanism
Risks and Concerns • Loss of team members • Loss of contacts at Ames Schools • Failure of technical approach • Failure of testing
Technical Approach Platform Local non-networked solution Socketed TCP/IP server and client Web server and web browser client Hints User interface Handling user feedback
Technical Approach (cont.) • Flow control path • Put the damned picture here!
Evaluation of Project Success Test and evaluate the web-based program (internally) Have the teachers test and evaluate Have the students test and evaluate Ultimately use it in the classroom
Recommendations for Further Work Broader Problem Base Customizable Interface Problem Creation Utility More Advanced Database Functionality
Est. Act. Item(s) Cost Cost Poster $ 50 $ 50 Books $ 80 $ 0 Miscellaneous $ 20 $ 0 Total $ 150 $ 50 Financial Budget
Lessons Learned Necessity of a clear problem definition Communication Documentation
Acknowledgements • Liz Bowman, 3rd grade teacher • Karen Hoiberg, 5th grade teacher • Tony VanderZyl, Curriculum and Instruction • Nancy Vogeler, 6th grade teacher • Elise Wright, 5th grade teacher