Real World Math is a Plus
Looking for real world, intriguing problems to get your students thinking? Then you should check out Plus Magazine. Plus Magazine offers puzzles, articles, podcasts, and reviews from top...
View ArticleHD Links: Math & Constructivism
Finding the natural overlap between Constructivist teaching and mathematics can often times be a challenge for teachers that are departmentalized and are responsible for teaching just one subject. The...
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4ALL: What Pi Sounds Like
We often hear just how important music is to math and vice versa. Click on the image below to watch a video that demonstrates both concepts. That and it’s some nice music for your Friday. Enjoy! Zac...
View ArticleHD_Links: Making Sense of Measurement
Here are some links to support students of all ages by giving visual references to help make abstract measurements more concrete. The Learn.Genetics site created by The University of Utah has created a...
View ArticleFriday 4ALL: Get Excited About Math!
I am currently on vacation with my family in beautiful Colorado Springs, CO. I have been spending some time with my awesome niece and nephews (two are in high school, one is in middle school, and the...
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Tuesday’s Tool: Seeing Math Interactive Tools
Secondary math teachers often struggle to find ways to make tools in their classrooms such as interactive white boards (IWB’s) useful. This equipment with accompanying software just doesn’t always...
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eMINTS Conference: Session 4 (Thursday)
Return of the Speed Geekers! eMINTS National Center staff Doug Caldwell, Ruth Henslee, Jen Foster, Amy Blades and Brooke Higgins lead this fast-paced and exciting session. Participants benefit from the...
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Forgotten Algebra
The above xkcd comic expresses a common sentiment. Adults sometimes look back at things they learned (and forgot) in school that they have never had to use since graduation. There’s almost a pride...
View ArticleMath Stories or “There’s More Than One Way to Solve a Problem”
Maybe I have been watching a little too much TV with G, my 4 year old, but I am absolutely LOVING Peg + Cat on PBS. It is the perfect mix of math concepts, problem solving strategies, songs, stories,...
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