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Math in Spring and Summer Sports

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 7:48 am

Written by: Kimberly Lightle

In the springtime, some middle school students enjoy outdoor sports much more than they enjoy their math classes. Why not use two of these popular sports to our advantage in the classroom? The following problems with baseball and track themes challenge students to exercise some of the skills they learn in the middle school curriculum. […]

Posted in Topics: Arithmetic, Averages, Decimals, Fractions, Math, Measurement, Number and Operations, Percentage, Quick Takes, Real Data, Statistics

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Those Dicey Decimals!

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 12:40 pm

Written by: Kimberly Lightle

Understanding decimals is a “must” and practice with them a basic necessity. The first two resources here feature games that encourage practice at varying levels of mastery. The third site offers a visual, interactive experience in comparing decimal values, while the last site provides short, self-contained lessons and practice on individual topics.
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Posted in Topics: Decimals, Fractions, Math, Number and Operations, Place Value, Quick Takes

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