Do you know?
Saturday January 31, 2004
Here's a challenge for you: Among ALL shapes with the same AREA, which has the shortest perimeter?
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How Do You....
Tuesday January 27, 2004
Cut a cake into 8 pieces and only use three movements? Before you go to the answer, give this a try! Problem solving is a great skill that is enhanced ... Read More
Fraction Action!
Thursday January 22, 2004
I receive a lot of questions about fraction concepts. Fractions have long been misunderstood by students at a wide range of ages. Fractions need to be understood if a student ... Read More
Should Every President Know Math?
Friday January 16, 2004
Should math be a requirement for presidential candidates? Would you be able to pass this proposed test in math? ABC News writer John Allen Paulos has provided 10 questions that ... Read More
Fraction Support
Monday January 12, 2004
"Fractions, fractions, fractions, they just don't get fractions"! If they don't get fractions, they won't get algebra, if they don't get algebra they won't get trigonometry, if they don't get ... Read More
Formula Reference
Friday January 9, 2004
Bookmark this one! Most of the forumulas you'll ever need for tests, SATs and review are listed here. Learn them if you want math success!
"Do High-Tech Calculators Take the Challenge Out of Learning Math?"
Sunday January 4, 2004
The background here is that, if there's quick access to some of the more basic skills, students can think about more challenging and interesting questions that involve problem solving, reasoning ... Read More