Duration
50 min

Dimension of the advised group of students
10-30

Specific objectives
To provide educators and teachers with tools to motivate students to study math To provide educators and teachers with tools to help their students better understand and evaluate exponents, practise what they have learned at their own pace (Evaluate exponents: squares and cubes) To provide educators and teachers with tools and ready-made materials to help students remedy gaps in their knowledge(Evaluate exponents: squares and cubes)

Link Source
https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-7

Needed Materials
Computer & access to the internet

Software
To interact online with students use: -online communication platform, such us: zoom, google meets, etc -tools to deliver the training and working in groups: mentimenter, jamboard, slido, kahoot, etc.

Description
IXL offers hundreds of seventh grade math skills to explore and learn (multiplication, division, exponents, number theory, decimals, ratios, percents, etc). There is a personalized Recommendation wall for teachers with intructions when using it for the first time teachers. This helps teachers to find a skill that looks interesting, or select a skill plan that aligns to their textbook, state standards, or standardized test. Each section is presented in a very concrete way with practical examples, gradually increasing in their complexity. Students learn with examples; they start by doing the operations, submit the answer and get an automatic reply. There is also a video with explanations if they need help. There is also an assessment tool, IXL's Diagnostic, which is a flexible tool that reveals exactly what students know and helps teachers take suitable steps to foster growth at every level. IXL's Diagnostic creates a personalized action plan for each student. With these recommended skills, teachers can have a simple way to fill learning gaps and facilitate meaningful progress. The tool addresses all types of students as it inspires students to take an active role in their learning with engaging questions and positive reinforcement that keeps students motivated.

Procedure on how to put in practice
One of the selected activities could be: Evaluate exponents: squares and cubes
Duration: 50 min
No of Participants: 10-50
Methods used: The teacher can use the materials provided by the section when revising the concepts with the whole class; the tool can also be used individually (with students who lack these concepts) as home assignment.

Step-by-step description:
1. The teacher presents the topic, the tool, sets students in pairs (breakout rooms)
2. During the session they will explore the Learn section with an example or watch the video section to brush up on their memory related to the topic. If they need more help, they can go through the section on Exponents and Understanding exponents.
3. Students in pairs do the exercises in Evaluate exponents: squares and cubes, with automatic answers. They also have inofrmation about the number of questions anwered, the time it takes them to do the task and the score they get.
4. Fast finishers can create similar exercises for their colleagues using Socrative (https://www.socrative.com/) or kahoot.

Debriefing question: What task do you usually give fast finishers?