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A vast educational video site with thousands of videos on subjects across the curriculum and beyond. Search by age, topic and keyword. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Video%2C+animation%2C+film+%26+Webcams

Describes a mentoring program for middle school girls to encourage interest in math and science and engineering

LOG IN January 24th 9pm ET: http://tinyurl.com/MathFutureEvent Music and mathematics have been linked together for thousands of years, but rarely have students had the opportunity to explore the many connections that exist between them. To try to fill this gap, Mike Thayer of Hyperbolic Guitars is developing a course. At the event, we will discuss the course outline, as well as math and music links in general. All events in the Math Future weekly series: http://mathfuture.wikispaces.com/events The recording will be at http://mathfuture.wikispaces.com/HyperbolicGuitarsCourse Event challenge! Help Mike find a resource - a web page, a video, a music piece - to go with one of the topics in the course outline. Full syllabus and details of the outline: http://hyperbolicguitars.wikispaces.com/Math+%26+Music+Course Major topics: What is sound, anyway? The physics of waves The mathematics of waves Resonance Elasticity The generation of sound by "simple" systems The vibrating string The vibrating rod The vibrating plate (e.g., drumhead or cymbal) Open and closed pipes The Helmholtz resonator (--> the vocal chords) White noise, pink noise The concept of "timbre" The perception of sound Human listeners Other "listeners": Digital recording The interaction between the generator and the listener: the science of acoustics What makes sound become music? What does a listener "listen for" in music? Basics of music and musical notation: Musical descriptions Basics of music: Psycho-physical (auditory) descriptions What makes sound "musical" (

A numeracy program and a registered charity offering materials and training for "encouraging an understanding and love of math"

A useful fraction tool for your whiteboard. Show virtual fraction tiles to your class to aim their understanding of the relative size of the fraction. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths

"Math Quest is a role playing game that could be used as a tool to learn numbers and basic mathematic operations. The Math Quest package consists of two main modules; learning and game modules that can be executed separately. The use of the learning module as a tool in learning will allow for a highly individualized and interactive environment. This paper presents the design of the learning module for numbers and their mathematics operation. Due to its interactive and stimulating nature, the module is suitable for school children age 9 to 12 years old to learn the subject. The development takes into consideration of constructivism learning theories where learning is based on students' active participation in problem solving and critical thinking regarding activity that they are involved in. The framework for each of module is as follows: objectives, concept, examples, exercises, quizzes. A heuristic evaluation on the design was conducted and positive feedback was obtained."

A fun maths puzzle. complete the triangle by placing a block with the difference of the two numbers below. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths

"intrinsic approach to designing educational games" studied in experiments with Zombie Division to teach math to 7 and 11 year olds

"the distinction between music and noise is mathematical form":

"a weekly activity for students of grades 8 to 12 and post-secondary students. The activities are something beyond classroom traditional in-class and curriculum-based learning. Presentations by Circle members or by invited mathematicians and scientists, discussion about specific topics and solving math problems, puzzles and games; review math/science history and preparation for maths contests and Olympiads are the main activities in the GMC."

Study of 6th graders in China using virtual Tangram puzzle to improve collaboration and learning of geometric concepts and problem-solving

"A researcher's journey towards increased understanding of his field"

Find a collection of maths animations that are great as an introduction to a topic and for home study. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths

"A kit for a mathematical equation and concept learning game based upon traditional Bingo. "

Review of Conway's Mathematical Connections, written for undergraduate mathematics courses, with the aim that instructors help students find connections across branches of math. Two similar books for undergraduates, recently published, are mentioned as well.

Response to one of Britain's education advisers arguing for compulsory math courses that outlines the usefulness and enjoyment of math

Using the MathMind tutorial and observing advantages and disadvantages for students and teachers

A fun pirate themed coordinates maths game. Read the coordinates to lead you to the treasure. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths