MEDIAN Don Steward secondary maths teaching

it's often quite interesting to flip a question around: here's the answer, what was the question? given an nth term rule what might a matchstick pattern look like: was quite a challenge for a while then someone hit upon the idea of e.g. starting with 8 and adding 6 each time their patterns were not always sufficiently regular though some regular versions were found

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classroom timers A simple classroom utility timer that can be used to time very short tasks of less than a minute using seconds mode. For longer activities use the minutes mode and select times of up to an hour. Use the duration slider to set the exact time you want. Starters and Plenaries To keep starters and pleanaries focused and in a set time use the timer. This can make sure that starter activity doesn't begin to eat into the actual lesson time.

Common Core Problem Based Curriculum Maps The following Problem Based Learning (PrBL) curriculum maps are based on the Math Common Core State Standards and the associated scope and sequences. The problems and tasks have been scoured from thoughtful math bloggers who have advanced our practice by posting their materials online. The Scope and Sequences for Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Math 9 (Integrated), Math 10 (Integrated), and Math 11 (Integrated) are from Pearson. Other Scope and Sequences were developed by me, modeling a similar visual style. Grade 3 CCSS PrBL Curriculum Map Aplusmath.com Popular Cities Kansas City Tutoring Buffalo Tutoring Richmond Tutoring Tulsa Tutoring Denver Tutoring Los Angeles Tutoring Spokane Tutoring Detroit Tutoring Albuquerque Tutoring Memphis Tutoring Popular Subjects Math Tutors in Chicago Reading Tutors in San Diego GRE Tutors in New York City Reading Tutors in Washington DC Computer Science Tutors in Miami Algebra Tutors in New York City French Tutors in Chicago Math Tutors in Phoenix ACT Tutors in San Diego ACT Tutors in Seattle ACT Tutors in Los Angeles MCAT Tutors in Phoenix LSAT Tutors in Phoenix GRE Tutors in Los Angeles Reading Tutors in Atlanta ISEE Tutors in New York City GMAT Tutors in Chicago MCAT Tutors in Atlanta Spanish Tutors in Atlanta SSAT Tutors in Miami

Secondary Maths Teaching Inspiration If I had £1 for every time I heard ‘I don’t get it!’, I could probably buy a new (modestly sized) car. That phrase is banned in my classroom. Exploring the MathTwitterBlogosphere This week: Ask someone how they stay organized in the MTBoS.Choose a way to stay on top of your blog reading.Choose a way to stay on top of your Twitter.Comment on this post about what you’ve set up. So you’re reading blogs! You’re tweeting! Fun Kids Online Math Games "Sheppard offers everything from early math to pre-algebra. The lessons include interactive activities to practice concepts. Students can shoot fruit, pop balloons, and even play math man (the math version of pac man!). Fractions, place value, money, and basic operations are some of the areas that are covered.

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Online Maths Activities Posted by Mrs Kathleen Morris on Friday, August 31st 2012 We had a numeracy curriculum day at my school today and I was asked to present a workshop on online maths sites. The audience was diverse with teachers from all grade levels as well as CRTs (casual replacement teachers) and student teachers. I began by giving a few tips for using online maths sites.