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Deb's Mathematics Blog June 2008 Archive

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

Textbook Revolution

Sunday June 29, 2008
If you're looking for free textbooks, Textbook Revolution is the site worth investigating. You'll find plenty of online free math textbooks including topics like calculus, linear algebra, algebraic topology, Euclid ... Read More

Math and Technology: Hand in Hand

Friday June 27, 2008
Students often wonder and ask 'when will I ever use this stuff' when making reference to a variety of different mathematics concepts. And, although the skills behind the scenes like ... Read More

Menu Math

Saturday June 21, 2008
Here are some word problems for 'Menu Math'. A great example of combining money, word problems and authentic learning. After all, it's not enough that young learners just understand computational ... Read More

The Algebra Help Centre

Thursday June 19, 2008
A very popular topic for tutoring service tends to be Algebra and the Algebra Help Centre offers some unique services in all areas of Algebra. You'll find help in Pre-Algebra: Elementary ... Read More

Professional Development for Middle School Math Teachers

Monday June 16, 2008
It seems that students think they're good at math when they start school but somewhere between elementary and middle school, they start to lose that confidence and they aren't so ... Read More

What Is Geometry?

Saturday June 14, 2008
Now this is a question I had some fun with this week and I'll share with you some of the responses: From a Kindergarten student: "It's when you make circles and ... Read More

If They're Going To Be Online.....

Wednesday June 11, 2008
Give them this site and let them have fun learning math. Math Games & Quizzes features many unique math games targeting grades 1-8. The goal of this site ... Read More

Opinions and Views About How Math Should Be Taught

Saturday June 7, 2008
Since the early 70's, opinions about how math should be taught and not taught have certainly created many heated discussions leading to the 'math wars', the 'new math' 'fuzzy math' ... Read More

Finding the Right Math Tutor

Saturday June 7, 2008
Use the summer holidays to improve your math scores! Finding the right math tutor can be more challenging than one would think. The main reason for hiring a math tutor ... Read More

Is the Math Too Hard?

Tuesday June 3, 2008
Perhaps you can blame your right parietal lobe! The study that finds that the right parietal lobe is responsible for dyscalculia, potentially has implications for diagnosis and management through ... Read More

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