Doing a force field analysis for my field of action is a straight forward activity, so here goes.
Middle school mathematics and the roll getting out of the classroom can play in creating concrete understanding in the struggling student.
Pros.
Moves math from theory to action
Helps ELL
Helps SPED
Fun for students
Quality activities
Tricks anti-math types to compete
Reinforces 3D thinking
Tech holds their attention
Feels like play
Kids will love it
Con.
Kids most in need often cant handle outside freedom
Difficult to include Vocabulary
More work for teachers
Difficult to assess
Getting Non-doers to not be shamed into not participating
Making sure the kids recognise the connections
Getting enough access to computers
Getting Administration to agree its not just play
Getting teachers to buy in and take a risk.
Seems to me that this is going to be difficult but very worth while... crossing my fingers.
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