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Deb's Mathematics Blog November 2005 Archive

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

Great Christmas Gift for the 'Mathie'

Monday November 28, 2005
Looking for the perfect gift for the high school, college or university student? How about a graphing calculator? Here's my top pick.Or, how about one of the accessories for the ... Read More

Math in the Movies

Thursday November 24, 2005
Well, if you're like me, you liked 'Beautiful Mind', a movie about the life of John Nash and yes, a movie about math. Well, Beautiful Mind isn't the only movie ... Read More

A Calculator for all of Your Needs!

Monday November 21, 2005
With the type of coding available today, most calculators are now available online. You'll find graphing calculators, prime number finders, common factors finder, amortization schedules, circle, percent, factorial finders and ... Read More

Divisibility Rules

Saturday November 19, 2005
Divisible by.......you'll find some great strategies, tips and tricks for determining if a number is divisible by 2's, 3's etc. Try a few, practice a few and soon you'll know ... Read More

My Dear Aunt Sally, BEDMAS....

Wednesday November 16, 2005
It's all about the order of operations. Although you'll often hear me say that math should be about thinking - not memory, these helpful acronyms may just assist you to ... Read More

So You Have to Teach Math?!

Sunday November 13, 2005
This practical guide will benefit K-6 math teachers who want to improve instructional strategies that will lead to 'teaching for understanding'. If you have students that 'just don't get it', ... Read More

Calling First Graders!

Thursday November 10, 2005
Here's a wealth of math activites designed for extra assistance for children in the first grade. Whether you're a teacher or a parent, you'll find great math activities and printables ... Read More

The Stress of the SATs

Sunday November 6, 2005
If you're taking the SATs - practice first! Those test booklets are well worth the investment. Although many experts suggest taking the SAT more than once, you'll want to think ... Read More

Those Secretive Pythagoreans!

Thursday November 3, 2005
Did you know that those very secretive Pythagoreans were expelled from the community for writing down their discoveries in mathematics? Learn about Hippasus of Metapontum Read more about their famous ... Read More

Commit Those Facts to Memory!

Tuesday November 1, 2005
Are you one of those parents or teachers who just can't seem to get your children/students to commit the multiplication tables to memory? Here's some great worksheets that will assist ... Read More

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