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Deb's Mathematics Blog May 2009 Archive

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

A Few Bell Work Stumpers

Friday May 29, 2009
It's always good to have a few quick ideas to do with your students when you're waiting for the bell or when students have finished their work a little earlier ... Read More

Free Calculus Texts Online

Tuesday May 26, 2009
Finding a few math texts online for free can be beneficial for some. If you're a self-directed learner looking for a few tutorials and exercises and can pick up the ... Read More

My Latest Online Find

Sunday May 24, 2009
This online Polynomial root finder (factoring) is a terrific tool for those of you who don't have graphing calculators. Just type in your polynomial and you'll be able to obtain ... Read More

Our Feelings About Math

Friday May 22, 2009
Some of us love it, some of us hate it, some of us just do it because we have to but would prefer not to. However, many of us do ... Read More

Do Something Wonderful for your Special Math Teacher

Tuesday May 19, 2009
Through SendMyTeacher.com, parents and students can nominate a teacher to apply to the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy. The Academy is held each summer and focuses on math and science Parents and students can ... Read More

I'm Not being Obtuse, But You're Acute Girl!

Saturday May 16, 2009
Just when you thought you've heard them all! If you're like me, you spend rainy days doing some mindless surfing around the internet. For the most part, for me, it's ... Read More

Multiplication Word Problems

Wednesday May 13, 2009
Once young learners have mastered their times tables, it's time to move them into a few word problems involving multiplication. Then again, if the the times tables are an issue, ... Read More

New Worksheets: Find the Perimeter

Monday May 11, 2009
Students in the 3rd and 4th grades should understand perimeter. Initially, they'll start with basic 3 and 4 sided polygons and then move forward to multi-sides polygons. Here are some ... Read More

The Link Between Math and Music

Saturday May 9, 2009
In my role, I have seen many teachers teach multiplication through song or teachers playing music during a math lesson and of course it's well known that music and math ... Read More

‘No Child’ Law Is Not Closing a Racial Gap

Wednesday May 6, 2009
We read about the narrowing of the gender gap in maths and sciences, however, it would seem that there's another gap that needs addressing. The New York Times reports ... Read More

Give the Answer, Forget the Question

Friday May 1, 2009
Want to try a new twist in math? Give the answer and ask for the question. For instance, the answer is 42, what's the question? Once it's realized how ... Read More

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