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Deb's Mathematics Blog August 2006 Archive

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

Math for all Ages

Tuesday August 29, 2006
What math do you need to know at 4 years of age? 8 years of age? 12 years of age? 15 years of age etc.? There's a very progressive curriculum ... Read More

All the Basics - Free Worksheets

Friday August 25, 2006
Here's a great listing of the basics for back to school review: Word Problems 1st - 8th Grades Timed Multiplication Worksheets Addition Facts to 12 Subtraction Worksheets Beginner Division - Get them off to ... Read More

Highest Scores in the Nation

Monday August 21, 2006
Most colleges will accept either the ACT or the SAT exam when considering an admissions application. Massachusetts scored the highest in the United States on the 2006 ACT math exam. ... Read More

The Language of Geometry

Friday August 18, 2006
Scalene, Isosceles, Equilateral, Acute, Right, Obtuse....180 degrees, 90 degrees, bisectors etc. Are you up on the language of geometry? To do geometry, you'll need to be! Once you've learned the ... Read More

5 - Part Quick Geometry Review

Wednesday August 16, 2006
Looking to review a bit of geometry before returning to school? Here's a basic 5 part review that will help you brush up on those key concepts which include: Terms ... Read More

A Word About Problem Solving

Sunday August 13, 2006
When we think of having the ability 'to do' math, we think numbers. However, math is more than computations and numbers, it's about being able to solve problems. Applying what ... Read More

Multiplication Resources

Thursday August 10, 2006
It's not too late to get those kids to commit the times table facts to memory. Use the following resources to prepare your children for better math results this fall: Math ... Read More

Jump Into Calculus

Monday August 7, 2006
Are you taking Calculus this fall? Why not take a look at a few of my top picks to help you? Finding a good calculus resource can be be a ... Read More

Working With Word Problems

Friday August 4, 2006
I've been trying to complete a series of word problem worksheets for grades Kindergarten through to eight. I'm getting close! The 7th grade is now complete. So why am I'm ... Read More

Featured Worksheets

Wednesday August 2, 2006
Don't let those math skills slide just because it's summer! Here are some fun and quick worksheets that will keep your kids busy on rainy days and support math performance ... Read More

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