Quizlet

Quizlet is an interesting web 2.0 tool for teachers and students. It allows you to create quizzes and flashcards. You can add your own vocabulary words, or use pre-made quizlets.

@http://quizlet.com/6812758/math-vocabulary-flash-cards/ Uses: ||
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 * *Quizlet can be used to enhance any subject area. || *When you sign up, you must provide your birthday. || *Quizlet is a great tool to teach or reinforce academic vocabulary. ||
 * *Quizlet offers an upgrade that allows you to do many things that are not offered in the free version. || *The website is a little busy and hard to navigate. || *Quizlet can be used in the upper grades to help prepare students for the SAT, ACT, and other advanced placement classes. (There are already pre-made study guides for these items.) ||
 * *Quizlet is free to use and has lots of pre-made quizzes you can use. || *Quizlet can be used for vocabulary, but not much more. || *A teacher can create a list of vocabulary from a novel their class is reading. Students can log on quizlet and study. Once they feel prepared, students can take a quiz in a style that suits them. ||
 * *When students take quizzes, they can choose the "style" of quiz that suits them (ie. matching, multiple choice, short answer, etc.). || *Making and joining groups can be difficult to do without reading the FAQ page. || *Spelling words can be added to a quizlet and students can access them to help with spelling and the definition (or using the word in a sentence). ||