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Math-Drills.com
No full textMath drills are often used in classrooms to test for speed and accuracy in addition, subtraction, and multiplication. For educators and parents looking for a seemingly unlimited store of math drills, this website houses over 50,000 free math worksheets on a variety of topics. Users will find Algebra Worksheets, Patterning Worksheets, Powers of Ten Worksheets, and everything in between. Each topic features numerous subtopics and related sections to use once students advance to the next step. The Money Worksheets may be of special interest for international readers, as drills use American, Canadian, Australian, and other forms of currency. Worksheets may be printed, downloaded, or saved for future use, and many come with large-print options. The Most Popular Math Worksheets this Week are featured on the site's homepage. A Math-Drills.com Newsletter is also available and offers a great way for instructors to stay up-to-date on new worksheets and other math-related news
Questioning my Metacognition
No full textAnyone who has taught or tutored math - or who has simply been a mathematics student themselves - will recognize that one of the biggest challenges to learning mathematics is the prevalence of math anxiety. Children and adults alike often believe that they are bad at math. Graham Fletcher is one of many educators who is working to change the way that math is taught and alleviate this anxiety. On his blog Questioning My Metacognition, Fletcher, an elementary school math educator with over 10 years of teaching experience, shares complete lesson plans, instructional videos, and resources. Fletcher emphasizes creative, hands on instructional activities that promote metacognition - the ability to recognize and reflect on one's own problem solving process. These kinds of activities are designed to combat the myth that one is "good" or "bad" at math and instead help students develop and recognize their critical thinking skills. Fletcher's instructional videos and lesson plan ideas can easily be incorporated into math classrooms, adult education programs, or tutoring sessions
Bedtime Math
No full textReading bedtime stories to children is a common strategy to boost kids' literacy--but what about doing the same for math? Parents hoping to prevent math anxiety in their children may find Bedtime Math to be a formidable ally. This resource offers more than two thousand short math puzzles designed as fun activities for parents to do with their kids at bedtime. New puzzles are added daily and each features "a cool fun fact, followed by math riddles at different levels so everyone can jump in." Parents can subscribe for free to get new daily Bedtime Math puzzles via email or they can download a free app (available for iOS and Android devices) where they can access the puzzles in both English and Spanish. Bedtime Math also offers the "Crazy 8s Math Club!" a kit of free resources designed to be used for fun after-school recreational math clubs. Bedtime Math was created by Laura Overdeck, a mom with degrees in astrophysics and public policy who loved playing with numbers as a child. Bedtime Math's activities have been used in studies by the University of Chicago and Johns Hopkins University, who both found their offerings to be beneficial
We Use Math
No full textPerhaps readers have heard someone struggling with a math problem and grumbling, "When will I ever use this?" Perhaps, readers have said this themselves. We Use Math provides an answer (several answers, in fact). The site is a resource for mathematics educators and learners, and the content focuses on highlighting "careers in math" and "careers using math." A quick browse of either section makes it clear that math is foundational in a wide range of jobs. While some may be obvious (e.g., software engineers and data scientists), others may surprise readers. For example, those interested in a career that combines STEM subjects with various mediums can learn about math's role in animation, architecture, and urban planning. In addition to the career information, readers can stock up on relevant fun facts in the Math Tidbits section or explore additional content in the Blog section (including more great connections between math and multimedia, such as a link to a fascinating photo essay on the art within mathematics chalkboards). Educators will also want to check out the Resources for Teachers tab, which includes curriculum ideas, activities, classroom decor, and more. We Use Math is sponsored by Brigham Young University's Mathematics Department
Kids Math Talk
No full textFounded by Desiree Harrison, a math educator and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Board member, Kids Math Talk is part podcast, part blog, and all about math. The site serves as a resource for educators and caregivers who are searching for ways to make math accessible, active, and fun. Marvel over mathematicians with the podcast's recent focus on uplifting voices from the math community, or explore the archive for plenty of practical tips to "create a positive narrative about math and the role that it plays in our lives." The podcast element of the platform launched in June of 2020, so it unsurprisingly focuses on making math education work in online environments. Episodes are usually less than 45 minutes, and most are accompanied by a transcript of the content. Listeners will also find the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, though a benefit of following the link above is the opportunity to explore the other site features; for example, readers will find a collection of math Resources (some for free, others for a fee) and a Blog. Readers can also keep up with the podcast, and Harrison's work generally, by following along on Twitter and Instagram, @Kidsmathtalk
Mr. Elementary Math: Blog
No full textGreg Coleman has worked as a mathematics teacher and coach for fourteen years. He shares his teaching ideas and insights as "Mr. Elementary Math" on Twitter, Facebook, and his blog. Here, math tutors and teachers will find a variety of tips and ideas for supporting elementary-level math learners. Visitors can browse previous blog posts by category: number sense, addition & subtraction, multiplication & division, fractions & decimals, measurement & geometry, and math ideas. In one recent post, Coleman recommends a handful of songs to aid in teaching mathematics to younger students. Another recent post provides advice on how math teachers can save a classroom lesson when their technology fails them at the last minute. While aimed specifically at elementary school math teachers, many of Coleman's ideas may also be of interest to adult educators, tutors, parents, and caretakers
Global Math Department
No full textThe Global Math Department is an informal network of mathematics instructors who met online (many blog about their instructional techniques and are active on Twitter) and decided to create a series of free, open webinars designed for use by other instructors. These webinars cover topics such as Coding in Math Class and Teaching Students to Make Mathematical Connects. Instructors can participate in live webinars each Tuesday evening at 9:00 PM EST; alternatively, anyone may view recordings of all past webinars on this website. To learn about upcoming webinars, one can check out the website's Calendar. The Global Math Department also publishes a weekly online newsletter that highlights articles related to math instruction and features digital tools that can be used in the classroom. In addition to curriculum and instruction ideas, there are also many tips about blogging and using Twitter on this website
Math Addicts Anonymous
No full textThis website was initiated by Cory Futrell, a self-acknowledged math addict, who is currently a sophomore math and physics dual major at the University of Oklahoma. A key feature of the website is an encyclopedia with short definitions of over 100 mathematical terms. Visitors are also invited to offer their comments on the articles written by contributing authors and covering topics such as Numerical Systems, Binary to Hexadecimal, a Description of the CSS Cipher, a Proof of Euler's Equation, and a Mathematica Tutorial. The website uses MathML embedded within XHTML to show equations as text rather than as images, so visitors may need to download special fonts or upgrade Web browsers to view the equations
Gender differences in children’s math self-concept in the first years of elementary school
No full textIn the course of elementary school children start to develop an academic self-concept reflecting their motivation, thoughts, and feelings about a specific domain. For the domain of mathematics, gender differences can emerge which are characterized by a less pronounced math self-concept for girls. However, studies are rather sparse regarding the early years of elementary school education, hence, the point in time when such gender differences emerge yet remains a matter of debate. In our study, we found that the math self-concept of elementary school children (n = 81) declined from first to second grade. While no differences in math achievement were observed between girls and boys, it became apparent that girls’ math self-concept was already less pronounced than the math self-concept of boys in the first years of elementary school. Our findings emphasize the importance of considering such gender differences even at the beginning of school education
Responsive Math Teaching Model
No full textThe Responsive Math Teaching (RMT) Model breaks high-quality math teaching down into six core components: Plan: Select or adapt an appropriate task, identify the mathematical goal(s), and anticipate possible solution paths and challenges. Launch: Set up the task so that students understand the problem and can access the important mathematics. Facilitate productive struggle: Support students to engage in authentic problem solving. Discuss learner thinking: Facilitate the sharing of student strategies and reasoning and engage students in making sense of each other’s thinking. Return to mathematical goal: Guide students to make explicit connections between strategies and solutions and the key mathematical ideas. Reflect: Reflect on pedagogical and learning goals to determine next steps
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