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Deb's Mathematics Blog March 2004 Archive

By Deb Russell, About.com Guide to Mathematics since 2002

NEW: Problem of the Week

Tuesday March 30, 2004
Today, the most highly prized skills employers look for are: decision making, reasoning and problem solving. Gain a great foundation in these skills through problem solving. A new feature ... Read More

Algebra? Why?

Friday March 26, 2004
Why all the math? Especially Algebra. Afterall I just don't get it and don't know why I need more Algebra! Find out why you need it and learn to play ... Read More

My Favorite Cheat Sheet

Tuesday March 23, 2004
In this information age, it seems unacceptable to request that all formuli be memorized! Here's a cheat sheet of some of those important measurement concepts - area of a trapezoid, ... Read More

WANTED: Math Teachers

Sunday March 21, 2004
With more and more teachers retiring and fewer entering the profession, why not consider a career in Math? Chicago needs math teachers, can you help fill the need? Find out ... Read More

She's Mad About Math!

Friday March 19, 2004
Congratulations to Gavioli, the first teacher from New York state to receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Gavioli believes that doing the math ... Read More

Good Teaching + Eager Students = Success

Saturday March 13, 2004
What happens when you mix marshmallows, dice, toothpicks and enthusiasm? A better understanding and enjoyment of mathematics! Read more in the Flint Journal....

Success with Song!

Thursday March 11, 2004
One of the most successful strategies used to ensure that children/students learn the math facts (multiplication tables and addition and subtraction facts) is to put the facts to song and ... Read More

Learning Algebra Through Chess?!

Thursday March 4, 2004
Why Not! If we treat Algebra like a game, perhaps it will become much more fun. We love games and they have rules....Algebra has rules and once you know them, ... Read More

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