Maria's Math News, Vol. 62, April 2012
I love teaching, and I love math. This newsletter is my way of reaching out and helping you to teach it, too.
Hands-On Equations® enables your
child, 8 years old and up, to learn to solve
algebraic equations such as 4x + 3 = 3x + 9
and 2(2x + 1) = x + 14 in only six lessons.
The secret to this success is our unique visual and kinesthetic approach combined with a pedagogically sound sequential development of concepts. Not only will your child experience success, he or she will have fun as well! The Home Packet is normally $95 and includes the DVD instructional manual and introductory verbal problems workbook. Order online with a credit card prior to midnight Pacific time on Thursday, April 5, 2012, and receive a 20% discount on this or any other product on www.Borenson.com when you use the coupon code Maria Promo (discount does not apply to downloads).
child, 8 years old and up, to learn to solve
algebraic equations such as 4x + 3 = 3x + 9
and 2(2x + 1) = x + 14 in only six lessons.
The secret to this success is our unique visual and kinesthetic approach combined with a pedagogically sound sequential development of concepts. Not only will your child experience success, he or she will have fun as well! The Home Packet is normally $95 and includes the DVD instructional manual and introductory verbal problems workbook. Order online with a credit card prior to midnight Pacific time on Thursday, April 5, 2012, and receive a 20% discount on this or any other product on www.Borenson.com when you use the coupon code Maria Promo (discount does not apply to downloads).
Welcome to April! I hope I found something for everybody, once again. I also wanted to note that the recent giveaway of Hands-On Equations hit a record with over 1900 participants! Winners have been notified - thanks everyone for taking part! See also the information about Hands-On Equations above.
~Maria
1. Math Mammoth news
2. Measuring videos
3. A few fun links for even & odd numbers
4. Zoowhiz - online learning system
5. Tidbits
1. Math Mammoth news
Math Mammoth Grades 1 and 2 (Light Blue) are now aligned to the Common Core standards. I hope to have the new versions available and more info on the website within 1-2 days. I will also send an email about it.2. Measuring videos
I've made a page filled with measuring-related videos, for about 4th grade level but you can use them with 3rd and 5th too.Topics include measuring to the 1/8th of an inch, in millimeters & centimeters, conversions between inches, feet, and yards, metric units of weight, of length, and of volume, customary units of weight, temperature, and time.
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3. A few fun links for even & odd numbers
Enjoy!Fruit Shoot
Shoot a fruit with an even or odd number, whichever one your aim tells you. Three levels: 1-10, 1-20, and 1-100.
Odd or Even?
Drag and drop the number cards to their correct place in the diagram (even or odd). three difficulty levels (numbers 1-10, 1-30, or 1-100).
Story of Odd and Even
A simple story about two ladybugs named Odd and Even. It teaches even and odd within 1-10.
4. Zoowhiz - online learning system
Here's a fairly new learning website for children that is free: ZooWhiz. It lets children practice math, reading, and phonics/vocabulary, and earn points while doing so. Then they can spend their points to buy animals for their zoo, or to unlock arcade games.It's quite a bit for being free, I think. My girls have played it and enjoyed it a lot, especially the younger one. I was impressed by the quality and how it is offered for free. (They have a "premium" option coming soon where you pay for extra features.)
It says that access time outside school hours is limited but I think it may mean Australian school hours.
The educational activities vary from one to the next; it's sort of like giving them "mixed review." They are organized by age groups and also by levels within the age groups.
5. Tidbits
- Do you have a math question?
Recently I was checking the links & adding some new ones on my page about math help and tutoring. Here are some that are the "cream of the crop" when it comes to math help message boards. Typically, they require a student to show some work before someone helps -- or the helpers will only point out how to get started. You could definitely use these message boards as a parent if you can't figure out a problem in your child's math book, or if you have generic math or math education questions.
- Pi and Tau
Vi argues against Pi, and for Tau. Even if you disagree with her, I think you will enjoy the pies! (If you're not familiar with the controversy between Pi and Tau, read http://tauday.com)
- Always/Sometimes/Never
18 mathematical statements for students to think about: are they always true, sometimes true, or never true? Good for 6th-8th grade level.
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Till next time,
Maria Miller