How is it possible to count a complicated pattern of strawberry seeds or grapes on a vine or camel humps--in a blink of an eye? If children can open their minds to new ways of perceiving math, anything is possible! Greg Tang shows readers creative ways to use patterns and combinations of numbers to solve math puzzles quickly and effectively.
Did you ever wake up to one of those days where everything is a problem? You have 10 things to do, but only 30 minutes till the bus leaves. Is there enough time? You have 3 shirts and 2 pairs of pants -- can you make 1 good outfit? Don't worry -- it's just the Math Curse striking! An amusing book about dealing with numbers in everyday life.
GirlTalk Radio is an innovative program of the Girls, Math & Science Partnership. GirlTalk is a mentoring initiative that encourages girls to explore science, math, engineering and technology - in their own words. GirlTalk Radio consists of a series of interviews with women scientists, conducted by girls ages 11 - 16, making their debuts as Pittsburgh radio hosts!
Max's Math Adventures challenge students answer questions using clues embedded in rhyming poems. Browse a list of different adventures with central skills and difficulty level indicated. Includes a teacher's guide, activity pages, printables, and audio.
A Graphic Novel..."Saving Alice hinges on the friends learning about the discovery of zero, Roman numerals, fractions, rational and irrational numbers, and much more-all in the context of an exciting, puzzle-based adventure. "
"Teaching Resources is a website created by veteran teacher Laura Candler to share ready-to-use classroom resources. The site consists of dozens of pages of helpful information and free printables. Topics include Literature Circles, Learning Centers, Classroom Management, and academic subject areas such as math, literacy, science, and social studies."
From writing graphic novels to creating math comics, bring your class assignments, student projects, and course materials alive with 21st century approaches to communication. Regardless of whether you prefer Mac or Windows, you'll learn to use free online tools as well as inexpensive software to produce graphic novels, illuminated term papers, visual science reports, photo essays, and other engaging alternatives to traditional reports and student products. These concrete products reflect student understanding and provide an alternative to traditional forms of assessment
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