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Deb's Mathematics Blog January 2006 Archive

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

Free Worksheets

Monday January 30, 2006
This is your one stop place for free worksheets. You'll find grade specific, topic specific and theme specific math worksheets. All worksheets are in PDF and most come with solutions. ... Read More

Sine and Cosine

Thursday January 26, 2006
Here's a quick review with some PDF worksheets for those taking geometry. Or see all of the geometry tutorials and help pages.

"I Can't Do Math!"

Monday January 23, 2006
We hear it all the time, I can't do math, I'm no good at math, I just don't get it. Is it simply attitude? Weak instructional practice? Or, is there ... Read More

Pre-Algebra Resources

Friday January 20, 2006
All too often our students get 'hung up' on algebra concepts. The solution is simple, take a step back and review pre-algebra. I've compiled a list of some of my ... Read More

Pre-Algebra Resources

Friday January 20, 2006
With so many students getting hung up on algebra, I've compiled a few of my favorite pre-algebra self study books to help fill in the gaps. Have a look at ... Read More

Free Shape Book

Tuesday January 17, 2006
Here's a fun shape book designed for young children learning about shapes. Children should identify properties and attributes of shapes and should be able to pick out the shapes found ... Read More

Mental Math Workouts

Friday January 13, 2006
Somebody just asked me recently about my workout schedule. You can imagine their surprise when I told them, "Oh, you mean mental workouts?" Not the response they were looking for! ... Read More

Kids Shape Sudoku

Sunday January 8, 2006
Get your students/children playing Sudoku. This easy 'Shape Sudoku' has all the strategies children use when solving math problems. They'll look for patterns, use logic, use inductive and deductive reasoning, ... Read More

Fractions!

Thursday January 5, 2006
I hear from many parents and teachers telling me that 'they just don't get fractions'. If this sounds familiar to you, take a minute to use some of these fraction ... Read More

Sudoku - Where's the Math?

Monday January 2, 2006
The rules for playing Sudoku: Fill in the entire grid with the numbers from 1 to 9. Each column, row and 3 x 3 box must contain the digits 1-9. ... Read More

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