Mathematics classroom resources

The South African Mathematics Olympiad (SAMO) is the official national mathematics competition of the country. It is a three round competition with interesting questions and nice prizes. The three rounds take place in March, May and September of each year. Question papers and solutions of the last few years are available on this web site. The names of each year's individual prize winners and our committee members are also posted.

This site has got interactive applets that makes it great to use with IWB's. Covers most of the basic concepts. The big ideas of algebraic thinking involve representation, proportional reasoning, balance, meaning of variable, patterns and functions, inductive reasoning, and deductive reasoning. Greenes and Findell (1998):

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Calculation Nation is a mathematics game site offering games for most K-12 students. Calculation Nation offers students the opportunity to practice their mathematics skills individually or in a head-to-head format playing against other students. For parents and teachers, Calculation Nation offers PDF suggestions for using Calculation Nation.

Mindset Learn is aimed at high school learners and teachers in Grade 10, 11 and 12. Content is curriculum aligned with a specific focus on Mathematics, Physical Science and English.

In brief, it contrasts the modern understanding of causality (and the mathematics this presupposes) with the more recent, perhaps in a sense "postmodern" understanding of causality (again with a concomitant mathematical model) and on the basis of this distinction, draws some interesting parallels between economics and natural events.

Interweaving Content and Pedagogy in Teaching and Learning to Teach: Knowing and Using Mathematics

The long-running debate over whether students should be allowed to wield calculators during mathematics examinations may soon seem quaint

The 2008 mathematics matric exam has attracted considerable attention and debate. This short article seeks to contribute to the debate.

The goal of the software is to help you the teacher author, edit and compile drill and practice e-learning assignments in math. Topics such as algebra, calculus, trigonometry and geometry can be introduced to students using this educational software. The software is geared towards K-12 particularly from grades 7 - 12. It can also be used to introduce math based topics at college and university levels. The content is created by you the teacher so you decide the difficulty level of each assignment. The purpose of the software is to help your students with calculation methodology by attempting interactive drill and practice assignments.