Prior to Google Educator Training I had a fear about using Google Sheets in that matter even a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet. This fear is fading away since learning there is so much more one can do with a Sheet than I ever imagined. What I’m going to share is a support to help the elementary student with becoming independent as they learn how to add up to 1,000. Below is a screenshot of the Addition Practice Google Sheet Interactive.

Please feel free to use this link for copying the template: Addition Calculator Practice

I’ve created the following video to share how this interactive support works

WHY USE A SUPPORT LIKE THIS?

1. It differentiates the learning so all students can successfully find the sum
2. Students can work independently at their own speed
3. Provides the student with multiple ways to check their answer
4. Growth data is provided through the revision history
5. Can be used in multiple ways
   1. Whole Group
   2. Small Group
   3. Individually
6. Assessable from home provided the student has internet access

Watch for a followup post on how this Interactive Math Manipulative was created. You could build interactives like this using Google Sheets for subtraction, multiplication, division and ? Please share what ideas you come up with in the comment section. I’m looking forward to hearing how you have incorporated the Google APPS for Education suite in the classroom.