Author Archives: drjimo

Check out openmiddle.com

Posted on April 27, 2016 by drjimo

I like https://t.co/CnV6LGaZgB Example: https://t.co/NISNnmCYgo #Math #ProblemSolving https://t.co/tncHYXv8ao — Jim Olsen (@DrOlsen314) April 27, 2016 It does appear to be somewhat CCSSM-based.

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Free Worksheets site – Kuta

Posted on April 26, 2016 by drjimo

https://www.kutasoftware.com/freeipa.html

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7 Websites Spring 2016

Posted on April 26, 2016 by drjimo

The websites for the Spring 2016 Math 304 students are http://hale123.weebly.com/ https://sites.google.com/site/mrcurlott/ https://burlingameblog.wordpress.com/ http://andrewschwarz25.weebly.com/ https://elijahcsimmons.wordpress.com/ https://misskielminski.wordpress.com/ http://kyledoesmath.weebly.com/

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Verifying Trig Identities in the CCSSM

Posted on March 29, 2016 by drjimo

My question is below. Bill McCallum’s answer is here: From: “William (Bill) McCallum” <wmc@math.arizona.edu> To: “James R Olsen” <JR-Olsen@wiu.edu> Sent: Monday, March 28, 2016 8:06:34 PM Subject: Re: trig identities question   Jim, As you have noted, the identities explicitly … Continue reading →

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State Testing: An Interactive Breakdown of 2015-16 Plans

Posted on March 28, 2016 by drjimo

Check out https://twitter.com/DrOlsen314/status/714479412406837248 #CCSS #PARCC #SmarterBalanced #ACT #SAT

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Parenting, math, and the Growth Mindset

Posted on March 23, 2016 by drjimo

https://www.youcubed.org/handout-for-parents/

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Evidence Based Teaching Strategies

Posted on March 18, 2016 by drjimo

Top 10 Evidence Based Teaching Strategies http://www.evidencebasedteaching.org.au/evidence-based-teaching-strategies/

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Calculus Foldable online

Posted on February 17, 2016 by drjimo

The Calculus Foldable is on SlideShare http://www.slideshare.net/DrOlsen314/calculus-foldable Thank you to Kyle for helping take all the pictures!

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Websites to Review – each pick one

Posted on February 12, 2016 by drjimo

List of Websites to Review (Math 304) [Evaluation forms at the bottom.] Versal – https://versal.com/ Site for flipping the classroom and online learning. (new) NCTM – http://www.nctm.org/ focus on what’s free. Comment on what is for members. Mathematics Assessment Project … Continue reading →

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Preparation for the Math Content Test (Illinois 115)

Posted on February 11, 2016 by drjimo

Go to Math 304 Resources Page and scroll to the bottom. Click the link. Included is a list of other states with similar exams.

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