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Aug 12
Motivating the Unmotivated
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/motivating-unmotivated-chelsea-dale?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc
Aug 10
Memoranda Mathematica: A Synopsis of Facts, Formulae, and Methods (1912 book)
At this the MathFest (Washington DC 2015) lecture by Richard Guy and John Conway I learned of a book from 1912. Probably only of interest to math geeks. (yep math geek alert) I find it interesting that this reference book begins with the divisibility test for 9 and for 11 and the usefulness of knowing …
Aug 04
TeachThought Library: 10 Learning Models & Frameworks
TeachThought Library: 10 Learning Models & Frameworks
Jun 30
Improving Our Schools From the Inside Out
@DrOlsen314: Improving Our Schools From the Inside Out #Teachers make the difference http://t.co/f52AQZx4lM #DoSomething #edchat #TouchLives Things are tough in the schools. Teachers, through their will, strengths, creativity, and heart, can, and do, make a difference for students. https://twitter.com/drolsen314/status/615871362805182464
Jun 26
Notes from Ted Talk on Memory.
http://www.ted.com/talks/joshua_foer_feats_of_memory_anyone_can_do#t-1205064 Joshua Foer: Feats of memory anyone can do See the Notes-from-Ted-Talk-on-Memory I took.
Jun 08
13 Rules that Expire
Great article from Teaching Children Mathematics,Volume 21, Issue 1, Page 18: 13 Rules that Expire …avoid using these… Overgeneralizing commonly accepted strategies, using imprecise vocabulary, and relying on tips and tricks that do not promote conceptual mathematical understanding can lead to misunderstanding later in students’ math careers. These are good guidelines for teachers (and students …
Jun 05
Great Reference Sheets (Math)
EEWeb has a very good Math Help page with numerous Quick Reference Sheets Algebra – Properties Geometry – Shapes and Solids Trigonometry – Definition (has unit circle) Trigonometry – Laws and Identities Calculus – Derivatives and Limits Calculus – Integrals BTW – for printing purposes, it worked better for me to download them (PDF’s) and …
Mar 27
Spotting Numbers and Visual Patterns
Here a two great websites that provide lots of great pattern problems. Spotting Numbers Visual Patterns These patterns can be used with elementary students (if you just ask number questions) through advanced algebra (if you include questions about functions). Mathematics is often described as the study of patterns. That is exactly what Spotting Numbers and …
Mar 27
CCSSM and PARCC: Finding the Quality Mathematics (there’s plenty)
This posting provides links to various for this presentation made at the Annual ISMAA Meeting in Dekalb, IL on 3/27/2015. My abstract is here. Background CCSSM is here. PARCC page is here. My Common Core Math Standards: Information, Links, and Resources page is here. PARCC The PARCC test has met much criticism (from parents, teachers, …
Mar 26
Grand Challenges and Opportunities in Mathematics Education Research
Grand Challenges and Opportunities in Mathematics Education Research NCTM statement http://www.nctm.org/Publications/journal-for-research-in-mathematics-education/2015/Vol46/Issue2/Grand-Challenges-and-Opportunities-in-Mathematics-Education-Research/
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