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

"This is a resource page for anyone who is interested in research in mathematics education." (Facebook)

"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.

The January issue of the ICTmagic Show online magazine is out, full of my favourite recent finds and how you can use them in your class. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/%2AICTmagic+Show

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

Survey of federal STEM education programs

(Self-directed-Learning) "SDL model for planning, managing, and directing the development of student progress when using the educational games while learning math."

Lecture from 2010 ""Mathematics and Art: The Good, the Bad, and the Pretty," "use of mathematics to create realistic art"

A superb site with a large amount of lecture videos for college students and teachers. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Video%2C+animation%2C+film+%26+Webcams

A good maths whiteboard flash resource for learning rotational symetry. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths

Includes a literature review, challenges and drawbacks, and the use of discussion boards, feedback and student response systems.

A pre-college bridge program using an assessment software is described, with some note of increased mentoring, tutoring availability and accommodations between first and second year implementation

An emeritus professor from Queens College questions algebra's role in quantitative literacy and workforce preparation

A short video from TED-ed and animation studio Augenblick

From the abstract: "The problem addressed by this study is the need to identify practical predictors of success for community college developmental mathematics students in online, hybrid and seated course delivery formats. This study examined two possible predictors of success, mathematics self-efficacy and technology self-efficacy, in the three delivery formats and how they related to performance on a final assessment. The study used a quantitative research design employing binomial logistic regression to determine if the independent variables (math self-efficacy and technology self-efficacy) were significant in predicting the outcome category (score on the final assessment dichotomized about the mean). Next linear regression analysis was used to build a predictor equation for a particular score on the outcome variable. A previously developed survey and an adapted version of another survey were combined to measure the independent variables; demographic factors were also measured for descriptive purposes. Binomial logistic regression analysis showed that math self-efficacy was a valid predictor of success for the developmental math students in this study but technology self-efficacy was not. Regression analysis produced a valid equation to predict standard score from average math selfefficacy score. When separated into groups according to course format, math self-efficacy was only a valid predictor for students in hybrid courses. The implications of these results are discussed and recommendations are made for further research."