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Deb's Mathematics Blog August 2005 Archive

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

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Wednesday August 31, 2005
Are you the teacher or parent of a primary aged child? (Kdg.-3rd grade) Here's a great math resource you won't want to miss. These worksheets support math concepts at the ... Read More

Math Games Online

Saturday August 27, 2005
Play against your friends or your family or even try and beat your own scores! Key in your name, operation (multiplication, addition, subtraction, division) and the level of difficulty - ... Read More

Commit Those Facts to Memory!

Wednesday August 24, 2005
Much research indicates that those students who commit the multiplication facts to memory have a better academic career in mathematics. Here's a method to learn the tables in 21 days.

Worksheets for Teachers and Parents

Sunday August 21, 2005
Print these first and second grade worsheets for back to school success - more on the way.

Back To School Pick

Wednesday August 17, 2005
Hundreds charts are great to help children understand numerous basic concepts. Try some of these activities with elementary aged children for back to school review.

Free Amortization Calculator

Saturday August 13, 2005
Why work out the calculations or look through the tables when this calculator will do it all for you and provide you with a month by month table to print. ... Read More

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics: Interview with the President

Wednesday August 10, 2005
Cathy Seeley is the president of the NCTM and provides an interview 'Facts and Opinions'. Find out the facts behind the Texas testing (TEKS), qualifications of teachers, NCTM's mission, and ... Read More

Back to School: Graphing Calculators

Sunday August 7, 2005
Are you shopping for your graphing calculator? Here's what I have to say about the TI 84 Plus graphing calculator that will meet all of your algebra, calculus, statistical needs. ... Read More

Solving Daily Math Problems Alleviates Some Dementia

Wednesday August 3, 2005
Dr. Ryuta Kawashima has spent 15 years researching the brain. He developed the "Train Your Brain" program to help Japan's aging population. His book, "Train Your Brain: 60 Days to ... Read More

7 x 8 = ?

Monday August 1, 2005
Are you one of those parents, teachers or tutors helping children with the multiplication facts? What do you say when they can't remember what 7 x 8 or 8 x ... Read More

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