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Deb's Mathematics Blog February 2008 Archive

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

Are you a K-6 Math Teacher? or Teacher of Math?

Friday February 29, 2008
If so, then here is a gem of a site for you. eWorkshop offers Numeracy modules to address Numeracy Modules about: Communication, Counting & Representation, Home Connections, Number Relationships, Operational ... Read More

If You're a Math Teacher, This is the Organization for You

Tuesday February 26, 2008
The National Organization of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) is the world’s largest organization dedicated to improving math education. If you're looking for resources, professional development, grade by grade math standards ... Read More

Lines and Sectors

Saturday February 23, 2008
Here's a quick review of lines, sectors, segments. Great to review for any test or exam - GREs. This review shows images of each and is in layman's language. You ... Read More

Early Learners: Geometry Worksheets

Tuesday February 19, 2008
Children can begin understanding the concepts of geometry as early as the toddler stage. Geometry not only deals with shapes and solids but also introduces young learners to many ... Read More

Brain Teaser Resource

Saturday February 16, 2008
Here is a fun resource to 'keem them thinking'. Whether you're a parent looking to give some additional thinking activities or a teacher wanting to develop the thinking, reasoning and ... Read More

Learning to Count

Wednesday February 13, 2008
Do you remember when you learned how to count? Probably not. That's why it is important to truly understand what it takes really understand what counting means. First of all, ... Read More

When Rounding Numbers....

Monday February 11, 2008
Young minds sometimes grapple when trying to figure out which digit needs to be rounded off in a rounding numbers exercise. Rounding is a necessary skill for estimating. When ... Read More

A Little Valentine's Math To Think About

Friday February 8, 2008
Math as I always say is about thinking and what better opportunity than Valentine's Day to stimulate some mathematical thinking? How would your children/students respond to questions like: How would you ... Read More

Are you up for the Challenge?

Monday February 4, 2008
Moody's Math Challenge for High School that is. $65 000.00 in scholarship prizes and no entrance or registration fees. Moody's Mega Math Challenge is expanding outward from NYC to the ... Read More

Still A Need for Solving Problems Without a Calculator

Friday February 1, 2008
Listen to your math teachers! You need to be able to solve problems with and without calculators. It took two physicists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute a pen and paper ... Read More

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