Archive for March, 2008

"Calculus" by JP and Mahen Shrestha

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

Karina: Review of “Calculus” by JP and Mahen Shrestha! Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. Read more

Natl Math Panel: increase algebra in 8th grade

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

unknown: All school districts should ensure that all prepared students have access to an authentic algebra course—and should prepare more students than at present to enroll in such a course by Grade 8. The word authentic is used here as a … Read more

Today's Slides: March 14, π Day!

Friday, March 14th, 2008

wesfowler: Here they are … SlideShare | View | Upload your own. Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. Read more

Pre-Algebra HW 3/14

Friday, March 14th, 2008

unknown: Happy Pi-Day! *7-1 & 7-3: Unit test Mon. 7-1: Group test Tue. 7-2: Unit test Tue. Group test Mon. Do on p.297-299 #1-4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14-16, 20, 21, 23, 24, 27-30, 33-37, 39, 40, 42-50, 52, 57, 59-62, 67, 68 By now, you should know … Share ...

From fractions to algebra

Friday, March 14th, 2008

unknown: Key pre-algebra skills would get more focused attention, experts say. The report’s emphasis on algebra stems partly from research showing a correlation between doing well in the subject and going on to gain a college degree and earn a … Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites ...

Algebra IA Homework 3-14-08

Friday, March 14th, 2008

Clutch: pg. 370; 1-16 all. Authored by mrsbairdmath. Hosted by Edublogs. Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. Read more

Condoleezza Ranks High in VP calculus

Friday, March 14th, 2008

Mr. Linse: In yesterday’s Boston Globe, Republican political analyst Todd Domke created a method to choose the best running mate for McCain. It was almost scientific: On the following 20 criteria, rate possible vice presidential candidates from 1 … Read more

Economic tailspin illustrates mathematical weaknesses in public …

Friday, March 14th, 2008

amazngdrx: The story by Maria Glod is “Panel urges schools to emphasize core math skills,” link here. The story, referring to a presidential panel study, points out how high school students are behind European and Asian competitors, … Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share ...

Lyrics of the Day - March 14, 2008

Friday, March 14th, 2008

Dymphna: Fortunately, I was reminded of this fact through my friend Kristen’s Facebook profile. So in honor, of that, only one song could work for today: You + Me = Us by 2Gether. Sing it! “I know my calculus It says U + Me = Us … Share and Enjoy: These icons ...

Algebra Education and John Dewey [The Frontal Cortex]

Friday, March 14th, 2008

amazngdrx: “The sharp falloff in mathematics achievement in the US begins as students reach late middle school, where, for more and more students, algebra course work begins,” said the report of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel, … Read more