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Making Math More Fun Printable Math Games
by admin on Aug.15, 2010, under Games, Math
You know that math skills will be vital to every child’s future. It helps them in school… at work… in social situations… in all areas of life. You simply cannot get along without it. But many kids struggle with math and don’t enjoy it at all.
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Who Else Wants Kids To Improve At Math And To Have Fun While They Do?
by admin on Aug.14, 2010, under Games, Math
Imagine being able to actually have kids begging to practice math. Wouldn’t that great for a change?
Or what if you could see their math skills improving by the day. You’ll be proud of the kids and they’ll be proud of themselves too! (continue reading…)
Multi-digit dividends
by admin on May.27, 2010, under Lesson plans, Math, Reviews
Describe the process of finding quotients involving multi-digit dividends using models, place value, properties, and the relationship of division to multiplication.
TITLE: Multi-digit dividends
AUTHOR: Teacher’s name
GRADE LEVEL/SUBJECT: Appropriate for grade 5
OVERVIEW: Understanding division in all its aspects (from simple operation to properties and connection with multiplication) can be difficult for many students. It takes time and practice in order to can use it further in algebra, geometry, trigonometry or calculus. Also the practical part is very important for using division confidently in real life.
Lesson plans – Introduction
by admin on May.04, 2010, under Math, Reviews
My memory is not the best one…and I don’t remember too much from my childhood, but between my most beautiful memories are my grandparents and some school moments I remember smiling nostalgic happily. I know it does not sound great – my husband and many friends are telling me that – but I loved school! I wasn’t the best student, only a normal one with a bit of passion for socializing, math and especially for my math teacher, who used to have a real talent for teaching, but also a great perfume…
Equate: The Equation Thinking Game
by admin on Mar.30, 2010, under Games, Math
Equate looks a bit like Scrabble–for aspiring mathematicians, that is. Designed by a real mathematician, it works like this: You put down tiles on a board and make points by correctly completing simple equations. Your nine tiles include both numbers and mathematical symbols; you can add on to previous plays both vertically and horizontally. Learn simple stuff (like what division is) and more sophisticated ideas (like the order of precedence among arithmetic operations). (continue reading…)
Educational Insights Classroom Jeopardy
by admin on Mar.09, 2010, under Games
Teachers love Classroom jeopardy that meets your test prep needs. Creating your own games is fast and easy. It’s the fun, exciting and effective way for your students to review what you teach.
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TwentyFour – iPhone Game
by admin on Mar.09, 2010, under Games, Math
TwentyFour is an addictive new iPhone game based on a classic math card game!
Use the four given numbers with +, -, x and ÷ to make 24.
Hours of fun! Great for keeping your mind sharp with mental math!
Test your skills today!
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Educational Insights Readiness Math Games
by admin on Mar.04, 2010, under Games, Math
Reversible game boards provide added value. When students wish to play a different game, they flip the board over and play another. (continue reading…)
Massively Multiplayer Online Math Game
by admin on Mar.01, 2010, under Games, Math
A massively multiplayer online game requiring players to employ mathematical concepts could revolutionize the teaching of mathematics at the middle school level, according to Stanford mathematician Keith Devlin. (continue reading…)
Educational Insights Math Whiz
by admin on Feb.27, 2010, under Games, Math
Math Whiz plays like a video game and teaches like electronic flash cards.
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