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Neophyte-rep: /* What is the goal of the project? */ Changed link to 4th grade math curriculum

2010-10-03T17:23:24Z

What is the goal of the project?: Changed link to 4th grade math curriculum

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	:*...create a complete collection of modular educational activities...		:*...create a complete collection of modular educational activities...
	:*...consisting exclusively of free software and free content...		:*...consisting exclusively of free software and free content...
	:*...each targeted at a defined learning objective as defined by the [~~http:~~//~~wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/User:Gdk/4th_Grade_Maths~~ curriculum framework] for 4th grade math as defined by the State of Massachusetts.		:*...each targeted at a defined learning objective as defined by the [[Math4Team/Resources/Curriculum_Chart\|curriculum framework]] for 4th grade math as defined by the State of Massachusetts.

	===What is the goal of a [Math4] activity?===		===What is the goal of a [Math4] activity?===

FGrose: indent style to better highlight question and answer

2009-05-29T15:48:28Z

indent style to better highlight question and answer

Ossfm: added OSS welcome page link

2009-05-29T12:46:38Z

added OSS welcome page link

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	Yes. What we're trying to do is create a dynamic learning system that will teach not just the majority of children, but all children. That means we'll need more than one activity covering each of the points in the frame work. In fact we could need a minimum of 4 for each point on the framework before we'll have a comprehensive system to offer. Visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_styles for info on why a minimum of 4.		Yes. What we're trying to do is create a dynamic learning system that will teach not just the majority of children, but all children. That means we'll need more than one activity covering each of the points in the frame work. In fact we could need a minimum of 4 for each point on the framework before we'll have a comprehensive system to offer. Visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_styles for info on why a minimum of 4.

			===I've never developed Open Source Software before. What is it like?===
			See this [https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User:Webpath/FOSSWelcome Welcome page] for a short introduction.
	[[Category:FAQ]]		[[Category:FAQ]]

FGrose at 15:53, 28 May 2009

2009-05-28T15:53:07Z

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	: To ask the [[Math4Team]] a question, please '''[[Talk:Math4Team/FAQ\|post questions here]]'''.		: To ask the [[Math4Team]] a question, please '''[[Talk:Math4Team/FAQ\|post questions here]]'''.

	<noinclude>		<noinclude>
	See the Community [[Sugar Labs/FAQ\|FAQ]] for more answers.		See the Community [[Sugar Labs/FAQ\|FAQ]] for more answers.
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	*...each targeted at a defined learning objective as defined by the [http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/User:Gdk/4th_Grade_Maths curriculum framework] for 4th grade math as defined by the State of Massachusetts.		*...each targeted at a defined learning objective as defined by the [http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/User:Gdk/4th_Grade_Maths curriculum framework] for 4th grade math as defined by the State of Massachusetts.

	===What is the goal of an [Math4] activity?===		===What is the goal of a [Math4] activity?===
	What is crucial is the notion that activities -- regardless of how they are built and how they teach -- must be		What is crucial is the notion that activities -- regardless of how they are built and how they teach -- must be
	*aligned to quantifiable learning objectives (see curriculum framework above)		*aligned to quantifiable learning objectives (see curriculum framework above)

FGrose: ===level questions to integrate with Sugar Labs/FAQ

2009-05-28T15:43:12Z

===level questions to integrate with Sugar Labs/FAQ

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	See the Community [[Sugar Labs/FAQ\|FAQ]] for more answers.		See the Community [[Sugar Labs/FAQ\|FAQ]] for more answers.
	</noinclude>		</noinclude>
			===What is the goal of the project?===
	==What is the goal of the project?==
	The goal is to...		The goal is to...
	*...create a complete collection of modular educational activities...		*...create a complete collection of modular educational activities...
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	*...each targeted at a defined learning objective as defined by the [http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/User:Gdk/4th_Grade_Maths curriculum framework] for 4th grade math as defined by the State of Massachusetts.		*...each targeted at a defined learning objective as defined by the [http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/User:Gdk/4th_Grade_Maths curriculum framework] for 4th grade math as defined by the State of Massachusetts.

	==What is the goal of an activity?==		===What is the goal of an [Math4] activity?===
	What is crucial is the notion that activities -- regardless of how they are built and how they teach -- must be		What is crucial is the notion that activities -- regardless of how they are built and how they teach -- must be
	*aligned to quantifiable learning objectives (see curriculum framework above)		*aligned to quantifiable learning objectives (see curriculum framework above)
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	*measure mastery of the learning objective.		*measure mastery of the learning objective.

	==Who is the target recipient of the activities we create?==		===Who is the target recipient of the activities we create?===
	Charter schools, Homeschool Associations, poor rural schools -- i.e. underserved markets who are willing to try to use computers to teach kids in nontraditional ways.		Charter schools, Homeschool Associations, poor rural schools -- i.e., underserved markets who are willing to try to use computers to teach kids in nontraditional ways.

	==Can I work on a Curriculum Topic even if someone has already signed up?==		===Can I work on a Curriculum Topic even if someone has already signed up?===
	Yes. What we're trying to do is create a dynamic learning system that will teach not just the majority of children, but all children. That means we'll need more than one activity covering each of the points in the frame work. In fact we could need a minimum of 4 for each point on the framework before we'll have a comprehensive system to offer. Visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_styles for info on why a minimum of 4.		Yes. What we're trying to do is create a dynamic learning system that will teach not just the majority of children, but all children. That means we'll need more than one activity covering each of the points in the frame work. In fact we could need a minimum of 4 for each point on the framework before we'll have a comprehensive system to offer. Visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_styles for info on why a minimum of 4.


	[[Category:FAQ]]		[[Category:FAQ]]

FGrose at 15:29, 28 May 2009

2009-05-28T15:29:51Z

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	== FAQ ==
			Welcome to the [[Math4Team]] FAQ! The aim of this page is to provide an up-to-date list of common questions that we get about the Math4 Project. <!--This page contains many frequently-asked questions along with some answers. -->
			We encourage you to answer questions and keep these pages organized.
			</noinclude>
			: To ask the [[Math4Team]] a question, please '''[[Talk:Math4Team/FAQ\|post questions here]]'''.

			<noinclude>
			See the Community [[Sugar Labs/FAQ\|FAQ]] for more answers.
			</noinclude>

	==What is the goal of the project?==		==What is the goal of the project?==

Ossfm: added 2 more topics

2009-05-28T15:28:42Z

added 2 more topics

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	==What is the goal of the project?==		==What is the goal of the project?==
	The goal is to...		The goal is to...
	*...create a complete collection of modular ~~(self-contained and shareable)~~ educational activities...		*...create a complete collection of modular educational activities...
	*...consisting exclusively of free software and free content...		*...consisting exclusively of free software and free content...
	*...each targeted at a defined learning objective as defined by the [http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/User:Gdk/4th_Grade_Maths curriculum framework] for 4th grade math as defined by the State of Massachusetts.		*...each targeted at a defined learning objective as defined by the [http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/User:Gdk/4th_Grade_Maths curriculum framework] for 4th grade math as defined by the State of Massachusetts.

			==What is the goal of an activity?==
			What is crucial is the notion that activities -- regardless of how they are built and how they teach -- must be
			*aligned to quantifiable learning objectives (see curriculum framework above)
			*modular (ergo SWAPPABLE)
			*measure mastery of the learning objective.

			==Who is the target recipient of the activities we create?==
			Charter schools, Homeschool Associations, poor rural schools -- i.e. underserved markets who are willing to try to use computers to teach kids in nontraditional ways.

	==Can I work on a Curriculum Topic even if someone has already signed up?==		==Can I work on a Curriculum Topic even if someone has already signed up?==
	Yes. What we're trying to do is create a dynamic learning system that will teach not just the majority of children, but all children. That means we'll need more than one activity covering each of the points in the frame work. In fact we could need a minimum of 4 for each point on the framework before we'll have a comprehensive system to offer. Visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_styles for info on why a minimum of 4.		Yes. What we're trying to do is create a dynamic learning system that will teach not just the majority of children, but all children. That means we'll need more than one activity covering each of the points in the frame work. In fact we could need a minimum of 4 for each point on the framework before we'll have a comprehensive system to offer. Visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_styles for info on why a minimum of 4.


	[[Category:FAQ]]		[[Category:FAQ]]

Ossfm: Initial 2 posts

2009-05-28T15:05:05Z

Initial 2 posts

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	== FAQ ==		== FAQ ==

	~~Coming soon!~~		==What is the goal of the project?==
			The goal is to...
			*...create a complete collection of modular (self-contained and shareable) educational activities...
			*...consisting exclusively of free software and free content...
			*...each targeted at a defined learning objective as defined by the [http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/User:Gdk/4th_Grade_Maths curriculum framework] for 4th grade math as defined by the State of Massachusetts.


			==Can I work on a Curriculum Topic even if someone has already signed up?==
			Yes. What we're trying to do is create a dynamic learning system that will teach not just the majority of children, but all children. That means we'll need more than one activity covering each of the points in the frame work. In fact we could need a minimum of 4 for each point on the framework before we'll have a comprehensive system to offer. Visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_styles for info on why a minimum of 4.

	[[Category:FAQ]]		[[Category:FAQ]]

FGrose at 06:47, 20 March 2009

2009-03-20T06:47:37Z

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	== FAQ ==		== FAQ ==

FGrose at 04:10, 17 March 2009

2009-03-17T04:10:58Z

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	{{TOCright}}		{{TOCright}}
	= FAQ =		== FAQ ==

	Coming soon!		Coming soon!


			[[Category:FAQ]]

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	===What is the goal of the project?===		===What is the goal of the project?===
	The goal is to...		:The goal is to...
	*...create a complete collection of modular educational activities...		:*...create a complete collection of modular educational activities...
	*...consisting exclusively of free software and free content...		:*...consisting exclusively of free software and free content...
	*...each targeted at a defined learning objective as defined by the [http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/User:Gdk/4th_Grade_Maths curriculum framework] for 4th grade math as defined by the State of Massachusetts.		:*...each targeted at a defined learning objective as defined by the [http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/User:Gdk/4th_Grade_Maths curriculum framework] for 4th grade math as defined by the State of Massachusetts.

	===What is the goal of a [Math4] activity?===		===What is the goal of a [Math4] activity?===
	What is crucial is the notion that activities -- regardless of how they are built and how they teach -- must be		:What is crucial is the notion that activities -- regardless of how they are built and how they teach -- must be
	*aligned to quantifiable learning objectives (see curriculum framework above)		:*aligned to quantifiable learning objectives (see curriculum framework above)
	*modular (ergo SWAPPABLE)		:*modular (ergo SWAPPABLE)
	*measure mastery of the learning objective.		:*measure mastery of the learning objective.

	===Who is the target recipient of the activities we create?===		===Who is the target recipient of the activities we create?===
	Charter schools, Homeschool Associations, poor rural schools -- i.e., underserved markets who are willing to try to use computers to teach kids in nontraditional ways.		:Charter schools, Homeschool Associations, poor rural schools -- i.e., underserved markets who are willing to try to use computers to teach kids in nontraditional ways.

	===Can I work on a Curriculum Topic even if someone has already signed up?===		===Can I work on a Curriculum Topic even if someone has already signed up?===
	Yes. What we're trying to do is create a dynamic learning system that will teach not just the majority of children, but all children. That means we'll need more than one activity covering each of the points in the frame work. In fact we could need a minimum of 4 for each point on the framework before we'll have a comprehensive system to offer. Visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_styles for info on why a minimum of 4.		:Yes. What we're trying to do is create a dynamic learning system that will teach not just the majority of children, but all children. That means we'll need more than one activity covering each of the points in the frame work. In fact we could need a minimum of 4 for each point on the framework before we'll have a comprehensive system to offer. Visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_styles for info on why a minimum of 4.

	===I've never developed Open Source Software before. What is it like?===		===I've never developed Open Source Software before. What is it like?===
	See this [~~https~~://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User:Webpath/FOSSWelcome Welcome page] for a short introduction.		:See this [http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User:Webpath/FOSSWelcome Welcome page] for a short introduction.

	[[Category:FAQ]]		[[Category:FAQ]]