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Deb's Mathematics Blog February 2009 Archive

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

Do you Use Your Hands to Talk?

Thursday February 26, 2009
If you do, then you're potentially on your way to improved math scores as hand gestures are gaining momentum to help students learn math. We've all known that motor learning ... Read More

Amortization Schedules

Tuesday February 24, 2009
If you are as old as I am, you'll remember having to pay fees to have amortization schedules done for you. If you are looking at paying down debt and ... Read More

Attitudes About Math

Saturday February 21, 2009
I must admit, I had a little fun last week with various students in a few different grades. Instead of the traditional line about least and most favorite subjects, I ... Read More

Prime vs Composite Numbers

Thursday February 19, 2009
Although there are calculators today that indicate if a number is prime or not, the concept still needs to be understood but learners. It's always better to let the learner ... Read More

Isometric Paper

Monday February 16, 2009
Isometric paper is great for a variety of reasons. First of all you draw in 3 dimensional which sure comes in handy for motion geometry when drawing cubes and showing ... Read More

Jokes For Math Teachers

Saturday February 14, 2009
Whether you teach middle, high school or college math, the 42 math jokes found here will add a little humor to your day. Not only that but it's a great ... Read More

Where to Find Free Calculus Courses Online

Wednesday February 11, 2009
If you're like many of us, anything free is worth taking a look at and of course some freebies are worth taking very close looks at. Here are a few ... Read More

March 14th is the Next SAT Date

Saturday February 7, 2009
Registration for the March 14th SAT 2009 is February 10th. If you haven't yet registered, you'll find registration information here. You may want to check out the You Tube Video ... Read More

World Math Day 2009

Wednesday February 4, 2009
World Math Day falls on March 4th this year. Students aged 5 to 18 can take part and whole classes can also register for the online math questions and fun! ... Read More

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