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Experiments by University of Chicago psychologists with deaf people in Nicaragua who learned "homesigns" rather than formal sign language, could not count beyond three. In contrast, people learning sign language learn number words and number concept and understand large numbers. The findings ""suggest that language is an important player in number acquisition." The research is reported in PNAS: http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2011/01/31/1015975108.abstract

Six math projects that integrate real-world math problems are presented as a teaching strategy for helping students develop a greater understanding of math.

Dozens of online math manipulatives K-12

 ***** "The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (NLVM) is a library of uniquely interactive, web-based virtual manipulatives or concept tutorials, mostly in the form of Java applets, for mathematics instruction (K-12 emphasis). The project includes dissemination and extensive internal and external evaluation." 

wiki where students will summarize their class notes, so that in a few semesters, this wiki should be an online textbook. This wiki is being produced to promote better understanding of certain ideas and concepts. It will also introduce you to a modern way of managing data.

Hungarian folk dance used to demonstrate computational sorting algorithms, from Sapientia Univeristy in Romania

This is highly awesome! Computer science concepts are fun to play with, and dance is a great way to share this one. Reminds me of a TRIZ method.

Concept of Whole Numbers in Arithmetic and know the purpose of whole numbers and understand how to use them in mathematics and also know the method of representing the whole numbers in mathematical language.

Understanding math through music.

"Studies have linked confusing English number names to weaker arithmetic skills in children. Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Turkish express math concepts more clearly." Also explores how math games at an early age develop appreciation and skills.

Challenges for collaboration and team building in math. Lots of SMPs incorporated here.

Wonderful, imaginative resource for students and teachers of Math.

Wonderful, imaginative resource for students and teachers of Math.