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10 easy arithmetic tricks

Math can be terrifying for many people. This list will hopefully improve your general knowledge of mathematical tricks and your speed when you need to do math in your head. 1. The 11 Times Trick We all know the trick when multiplying by ten – add 0 to the end of the number, but did you know there is an equally easy trick for multiplying a two digit number by 11? http://listverse.com/2007/09/17/10-easy-arithmetic-tricks/
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The Ultimate Open Courseware Toolset: 60 Directories, Search Eng

Open courseware has expanded to the extent that directories, lists, search engines, archives and Web tools are available free to anyone who chooses to learn through the Internet. The following list contains some individual tools, but on the whole, this list is filled with links to sites and pages that offer more links to even more resources. So, if you’re looking for an open source tool to create a video, go under “tools” below to find two links to sites filled with open source software resources. All links under the categories below are listed in alphabetical order. This alphabetical method of organization also shows that we do not value open courseware project over another. Directories

100+ Google Tricks That Will Save You Time in School | Online Co

http://www.onlinecolleges.net/2009/10/25/100-google-tricks-that-will-save-you-time-in-school/ If you’re a student with classes, homework, and projects–not to mention your social life–time is truly at a premium for you, so why not latch onto the wide world that Google has to offer? From super-effective search tricks to Google hacks specifically for education to tricks and tips for using Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar, these tricks will surely save you some precious time. Note: We’ve updated this list in 2012 with even more great tips and tricks. Search Tricks These search tricks can save you time when researching online for your next project or just to find out what time it is across the world, so start using these right away. Convert units .
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Online Learning: Reaching Out to the Skeptics - Advice - The Chr

By Thomas H. Benton Another major study has arrived—this time from the Department of Education confirming that online courses can be at least as effective in achieving measurable learning outcomes as traditional, face-to-face courses. At the same time, a study from the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities shows that 70 percent of the 10,000 faculty members surveyed believe that online courses are either "inferior" or "somewhat inferior" to traditional ones. Professors who have taught online are more positive about the approach, but 48 percent of them are likewise convinced that online courses are not as good as face-to-face teaching.
1. XP Math is a good place to find math games, math videos, math worksheets, and math e-books. http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2009/10/35-educational-games-and-games.html#.UVl2oNGI70M

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