Go Crazy For Math!
Tuesday May 30, 2006
The Crazy 4 Math Contest is open to kids all over the world and is already receiving many entries. It's a wonderful way to develop positive attitudes towards mathematics ... Read More
Math Marks Slipping?
Sunday May 28, 2006
There's a solution! Don't accept low math grades when you know you can do this stuff! Sometimes for a clear understanding of concept to occur, you need a different person ... Read More
Oh, those Algebra age problems....
Friday May 26, 2006
You know the ones that go something like: Jane is twice as old a Fred and the sum of both of their ages is..........well fear these problems no more! ... Read More
How Does Your State Measure Up? Then Again, What's Being Measured???
Tuesday May 23, 2006
The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requires all students to be “proficient” in math and reading by 2014, however, this 2002 federal law also allows each state to determine its ... Read More
Great Graduation Gift!
Sunday May 21, 2006
The TI 84+ will be a winner! This graphing calculator will be essential from the 11th grade onward through to college. This calculator will meet subject needs from algebra ... Read More
Math To Go!
Thursday May 18, 2006
Children live busy lives and parents live busy lives so how can you also support learning? Take advantage of every moment you have! Parental involvement in school is vital. Parents ... Read More
Algebra: End of Course Assessment (ETS)
Tuesday May 16, 2006
New from Educational Testing Service (ETS): End of course assessments. The Algebra End-of-Course Assessment is in multiple-choice format and assesses fundamental algebraic competency in first - year students ... Read More
A Rare Gem!
Saturday May 13, 2006
An original book by Jonas Moore published in 1688 is being offered for sale. Jonas Moore (1617-1679) began his working life as mathematics tutor to the Duke of York, brother ... Read More
Math in the Movies?
Wednesday May 10, 2006
Until I stumbled across this particular website, I didn't pay much attention to movies about famous mathematicians or movies with a math theme running through them. So, the question ... Read More
Radical Math - The Only Way to Teach?
Monday May 8, 2006
Are you one of those 'outside the box' teachers who maximizes student understanding through your radical approach? Rest assured, it's fast becoming the norm. See the full article at ASCD.
Math and Mother's Day
Friday May 5, 2006
This week, linking math to Mother's Day has been occupying my thoughts. We know that authentic learning is best, but sometimes it's not as easy as it looks. So, where's ... Read More
So You've Forgotten Some of That Algebra....
Tuesday May 2, 2006
The good news is, you took Algebra, you got through it or at least partially through it?! Well, fear not, here is the resource for you: Forgotten Algebra. Whether you're ... Read More