Study Jams
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StudyJams!
StudyJams! is a free Scholastic site that provides engaging multimedia lessons on math and science, ranging from basic algebra problems to more complex concepts like scientific theory and evidence. Kids in grades 3-6 who need homework help will find fun activities and useful tutorials on StudyJams! StudyJams! is targeted, grade-appropriate, fun, engaging, and offers multiple teaching formats for varied learning styles.
StudyJams! is safe for students because it is ad-free and does not collect any information from users!
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How to incorporate StudyJams! into your classroom?
Introducing a Lesson
StudyJams! contains a "video" section on each topic in Math and Science. I would utilize this section by introducing a lesson in Math or Science through the engaging website of StudyJams! This section contains an interactive 3-4 minute video that introduces students to rich vocabulary and real-life problems. The video would act as a "preview" for the unit in which I was getting ready to teach.
Rich Vocabulary
StudyJams! contains a "vocabulary" section on each topic in both math and science. I would utilize this section by introducing my students to the vocabulary words through StudyJams! The vocabulary section would be one of the stations in which the students would rotate and complete the assignments. The students would use their iPad's to complete a graphic organizer that contained a table with a spot for words and definitions. After the students are finished with all stations, the whole class would come back together and discuss the vocabulary words as a group.
Formative Assessments
StudyJams! contains a "test yourself" section on each topic in both math and science. The StudyJams! test yourself section contains thick, quality questions that enhance students thinking. The answer to the questions are found in the videos; however, a student must have paid close attention to the video in order to select the correct answer. I would use the "test yourself" section in small groups to assess what my students learned from the video. The "test yourself" sections tells students how many questions the they answered correctly, the percentage of correctly answered questions and a review your answers tab. In small groups, I could see which students mastered the skill and which students needed reteaching. By looking at the students assessment, it would help me decide small groups for science or math based on mastery of the skill.