![]() Maria's Math News, July 2014Find math games for summer fun, a course for how to learn math (for students), worksheets for simplifying expressions, and more! |
Hello!
Since many of you are on summer vacation, this newsletter brings you some summer math ideas (How to Learn Math course and math games). ![]() We'll explore 2. Worksheets for simplifying expressions (grades 6-8) 3. How to Learn Math - student course (grades 4-12) 4. UberSmart Software Needs Your Help (grades 1-4) 5. Math games websites for some summer fun (grades 1-8) ~Maria |
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![]() 1. Math Mammoth stuff
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2. Worksheets for simplifying expressionsI've made a worksheet generator for simplifying expressions, meant for pre-algebra and algebra 1.The expressions include ones where you need to combine like terms (such as 2t − 9 − 6t + 2), use the distributive property (such as 9 − 2(x + 7)), and to multiply and divide monomials, such as 2x2 · (−5x3) and −4x2 · y2 / 3x5. To customize the worksheets, you can control the number of problems, difficulty level, range of numbers used as coefficients and constants, the usage of decimals, the amount of workspace, a border around the problems, and additional instructions. |
3. How to Learn Math - student course![]() I loved the course. I learned about the value of mistakes, brain growth, number talks and number sense, and other VERY refreshing and thought-provoking topics. Now she is offering a student version of the course, and once again it is free. The different concepts covered are:
Read a detailed description and register at How to Learn Math: Student Course Since I loved the similar course for teachers last year, I am SURE this course is very beneficial to students! |
4. UberSmart Software Needs Your HelpI have a message from David Kocur from UberSmart Software, where he's looking for beta testers for his math facts program.![]() What's in it for you? In addition to getting to use the program for free for 60 days, the first 50 testers that send an email to beta-test@ubersmartsoftware.com with an Assessment Test report attached will receive a free family license. See http://mathfacts.ubersmartsoftware.com/beta-test.php for full details. Thank you! David Kocur |
5. Math games websites for some summer funI know all kids love games, so here are THREE math game websites for you and your students to enjoy during the summer!
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That's it for this newsletter! I hope you found something beneficial. ![]() Feel free to forward this issue to a friend/colleague! Subscribe here. Till next time, Maria Miller |
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