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Speaking in Math Terms

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 1:47 pm

Written by: Jessica Fries-Gaither

“Words! Words! Words!” sang Eliza Doolittle in the musical My Fair Lady. “I’m so sick of words!” But students have to master the vocabulary of mathematics. This is especially difficult for those learning a new language even as they struggle with new mathematics vocabulary. The first two resources deal with mathematical terms themselves, while the […]

Posted in Topics: Algebra, Data, Fractions, Geometry, Math, Measurement, Multicultural Approaches, Number and Operations, Quick Takes

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The Wide, Wide World of Geometry

Thursday, May 15th, 2008 4:09 pm

Written by: Kimberly Lightle

As the social studies, art, and music classes in the middle school widen students’ horizons, some of your students may become fascinated with the art, costumes, and customs of other peoples in this and other times. The NCTM Principles and Standards calls for middle school students to be able to “recognize and apply geometric ideas […]

Posted in Topics: Geometry, History of Mathematics, Math, Multicultural Approaches, Quick Takes

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