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Ziegenfuss  \nMichael Smith  \nShippensburg University  \nThis article will discuss two teacher training functions: One function is to give the teacher candidates practice in evaluating currently available mathematics websites used in grades K-8 for mathematics instruction. The second function is the evaluation of data by teaching candidates of 13 commonly used math sites by middle and elementary teachers. Research and data collection are combined with the authentic activity of evaluating mathematics websites using critical review and evaluation tools. The usage of technology to assist in the education process was been increasing with the advent of more complicated technologies and relevant software (e.g., mathematics based websites) . Creating new ideas on how to potentially aid learning is important, but so is the evaluation of such sites and programs in order to determine that they (e.g., mathematics based websites) are pragmatic, user-friendly, and able to make a positive impact.  \nMath Websites and Closing Achievement Gaps. Mathematics teaching candidates need to be aware of the technology currently being used by school districts, as well as those available for use but not currently being used. Frequently, young teachers will be called upon to close the gaps among different subgroups of their students by the district or by the public. Often the mathematics related computed assisted programs are used to either bring students up in performance on standardized tests or to fill the gaps between different subgroups of students identified by ethnic, racial, or socioeconomic status (SES) criteria. For example, in a review of studies of technology used for mathematics instruction by Cheung and Slavin (2013), “17% of the eighth graders eligible for free lunch scored at proficient or better, while 45% of middle class students scored this well…”(p. 88) . School districts and parents demand that gaps in achievement be reduced. See Table 1 for some comparisons of student achievement.  \nMath Websites and Differentiated Instruction. Computerbased assignments can be a key component for differentiated instruction for students who need individualization or more reinforcement of key components (Ormrod, 2014) . Newly adopted  \ncomputer programs, such as Everyday Mathematics, introduce many ways to solve problems and use a quick-paced conceptualbased learning, leave some students behind. The spiral curriculum which comes back to topics each year in an ever shorter timeframe also can be troublesome for the students who have learning disabilities while working in an inclusive environment (Wolfolk, 2014) . Students who process slower than others are candidates for such individualized computer site programs. George (2005) said, “In differentiated classrooms, students work at different paces, sometimes exercising varied learning options, and they are assessed using indicators that fit their interests and needs”(Woolfolk, 2014, p. 10) . Students who excel in mathematics often have the reverse issue of those students who struggle, in that they become bored quickly after understanding on the first explanation or on their own (Ormrod, 2014) . Again, the computer site individual instruction can be used to extend the accelerated learner or have the learner become enriched in a new topic.  \nAnalyzing Websites. Silius and Tervakari (2002) modified the work of Nielsen (1993) to develop basic categories for analyzing websites. The three main broad categories (i.e., utility, the value  \nTable 1  \nMathematics performance by eighth grade students at proficient or better  \n\n| Eligible for free lunch | Middle class students | African Americans | Hispanics | American Indians | AsianAmericans | Whites |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 17% | 45% | 12% | 17% | 18% | 54% | 44% |\n\nNote","cbCaiflRIgN9ePrs","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiflRIgN9ePrs","pdf",1416105,11,"English","# Research focus\n## Authentic evaluation activity\n## Achievement gaps and technology use\n## Differentiated instruction and pacing\n## Analyzing websites and evaluation criteria","[{\"question\":\"What are the two teacher-training functions discussed in the article?\",\"answer\":\"One function is giving teacher candidates practice evaluating mathematics websites used in grades K-8. 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