Engage students in hands-on activities on the SmartBoard so that they can drag, drop and click various manipulatives. For example, let students use an electronic abacus to do mathematics operations, solve a puzzle that explains the differences between the numbers given, use a tool for graphing and exploring functions or select elements of Pascal's triangle to explore. Be sure to select different students to come up to the board to give everyone a turn.
Since the SmartBoard is so large and everyone in the class can see it at the same time, it really lends itself to completing math WebQuests as a class. Have the students work on "Buying Your First Car" or "First Time Buyers" to learn about the power of money and budgeting together. Other WebQuest options include "In Pursuit of Mice with Math," "Introduction to Probability" and "Learning About the Stock Market."
Involve the whole class in a game of Jeopardy! on the SmartBoard. Divide the board up into topics such as algebra and geometry. Show the class the importance of working together to solve problems. Visit Interactive Games for games on facts, multiples and fractions for high school students struggling with some basic concepts. Pair students up with younger learners and have them work on games such as "Fetch: Ruffie Wraps" and "Clifford: Measuring Up" together.
Instead of lecturing in front of the class, allow the students to watch a video or movie that demonstrates a math lesson. They will enjoy the fact that they get to watch a film, but they will also be learning. Math videos can answer math questions, while Algebasics provides audio and video explanations of various algebra topics. Have students create their own math explanation videos and play them on the SmartBoard.