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Deb's Mathematics Blog November 2007 Archive

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

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

Monday November 26, 2007
In math that is! Here is a 10 question math quiz based on the math curriculum. (Note that the math curriculum will vary depending upon educational jurisdiction.) So, allow yourself ... Read More

Christmas Shopping for the 'Mathie'

Saturday November 24, 2007
Do you have to buy for a math enthusiast this Christmas? The gift that will make the math student happy is theTexas Instrument TI 89 Graphing Calcuator a must ... Read More

Algebra: Do It Yourself Guides

Wednesday November 21, 2007
Teaching yourself Algebra isn't as difficult as it once used to be. Today, resources for self-directed learning have never been better and as always, it just takes a regular time ... Read More

Multiplication Square Worksheets

Monday November 19, 2007
Trying to jazz up your youngster's multplication homework? Give these free multiplication worksheets a try. Simply fill in the squares so that the products are correct on the right sides ... Read More

Learning Math Grade by Grade.

Friday November 16, 2007
Learning numeracy concepts can occur as early as toddler age. Think about when you use the terms less and more, big and little, thick and think, or refer to shapes, ... Read More

Sudoku At Any Age!

Tuesday November 13, 2007
I like to play a little Sudoku here and there whenever I have some free time on my hands (which isn't often enough) and I always encourage my friends to ... Read More

She told 2 friends, who told 2 friends, who told 2 friends....

Saturday November 10, 2007
Do you remember that old shampoo commercial where they said "You tell two friends and if they'll tell two friends ... Well, not only is it a marketing strategy but ... Read More

Talking With Your Hands To Improve Math Scores?!

Thursday November 8, 2007
Well, using your hands for math certainly isn't a new concepts, kids do it all the time. Now, it would seem that we just continue to support academic performance by ... Read More

Finding a Good Math Tutor

Monday November 5, 2007
Good math tutors are very special indeed. If you are like many other individuals out there and 'don't get the math you're being taught', you certainly aren't alone. Don't ... Read More

Quick Intro to the Complex Plane

Thursday November 1, 2007
If you have worked with the Cartesian Plane which of course you would prior to working with a complex plane, you'll find working with the complex plane a logical next ... Read More

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