Archive for the 'Logic' Category


Let’s Play Math!

Friday, June 13th, 2008 11:16 am

Written by: Kimberly Lightle

Math games open an arena for strategic planning and reasoning, one of the NCTM Process Standards. Many games also provide practice in basic operations or problem solving, and all motivate the active participation we hope for in the classroom.
The Maths File Game Show
A collection of 12 interactive games that deal with basic concepts of […]

Posted in Topics: Arithmetic, Logic, Math, Number and Operations, Problem Solving, Process Skills (Mathematics), Quick Takes

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Venn Diagrams

Friday, March 7th, 2008 9:42 am

Written by: Kimberly Lightle

Venn diagrams are one of many tools used in logic and reasoning. Their use is especially helpful in learning foundational notions of definition and set theory. One of the five Process Standards promoted by NCTM, Reasoning and Proof requires middle school students to sharpen such skills as they learn to develop mathematical argument. […]

Posted in Topics: Logic, Math, Quick Takes, Reasoning, Venn Diagrams

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