Problems of the Month Problem solving is the cornerstone of doing mathematics. A problem that you can’t solve in less than a day is usually a problem that is similar to one that you have solved before. But in real life, a problem is a situation that confronts you and you don’t have an idea of where to even start. If we want our students to be problem solvers and mathematically powerful, we must model perseverance and challenge students with non-routine problems. Administrators, teachers and parents should facilitate and support students in the process of attacking and reasoning about the problems. The solution is not as important as the process of problem solving. The educator or parent should not be impatient with the student’s struggle. The principal should embrace the concept of problem solving and model problem-solving leadership, being a facilitator of non-routine problems. Once the problem is presented to the students, the principal should be visible in facilitating the tasks alongside the teachers.
Area Formulas In this lesson, students will use the area formula for rectangles to discover the area formula for parallelograms. As necessary, review the concept of area as well as the area formula, A = bh. It may also be beneficial to review the properties of parallelograms as they relate to other quadrilaterals. To begin the lesson, have students look at a U.S. map. Distribute the Rectangles and Parallelograms and the Quadrilateral Area Record activity sheets. For each rectangle, students can simply count the number of squares, or they can multiply the length by the width. Then, have student cut out shapes A, B, and C. With rectangle A, have students cut from the lower left corner to a point on the top edgt that is three units in from the upper left vertex; this cut will form a 45-degree angle, which divides each of the squares through which it passes exactly in half. Students should then determine the area of the resulting parallelograms and record the results on the record sheet. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Math Worksheets Land - Tons of Printable Math Worksheets From All Grade Levels How to Measure the Height of a Tree Edit Article Four Methods:Using a Piece of PaperBy Comparing ShadowsUsing a Pencil and an AssistantUsing a Clinometer or TransitCommunity Q&A At a secret location somewhere in northern California, a tree named Hyperion has been measured at a world record height of 379.3 feet (115.61m)![1] Believe it or not, the measurement was made with an extra long tape measure, but there are much easier methods you can try yourself. Choose a Method Piece of paper: No math or other tools necessary! Steps Method 1 Using a Piece of Paper <img alt="Image titled Measure the Height of a Tree Step 1" src=" width="728" height="546" class="whcdn" onload="WH.performance.clearMarks('image1_rendered'); WH.performance.mark('image1_rendered');">1Use this method to find the height of a tree without doing any math. Method 2 By Comparing Shadows Method 3 Method 4 Tips
Maths Videos Here is a collection of hand-picked mathematical videos freely available on YouTube. If you are looking for a particular topic you may like to begin on out topics page where you can also find starters, visual aids and interactive resources.Please let us know if you find any interesting videos we should include in this list. A History of the Calendar A fast paced animation explaining the development of the modern calendar. [Time: 3:55] A Mathematical Fable It's not just the squares on the sides of right angles triangles that add up!
Tarsia With this software you will easily be able to create, print out, save and exchange customised jigsaws, domino activities and a variety of rectangular card sort activities. The activities created using this software can be presented in printable form, ready to cut out. Formulator Tarsia known earlier as Formulator Jigsaw is an editor designed for Teachers of Mathematics creating the activities in a form of jigsaws or dominos etc for later use in a class. Formulator Tarsia installation package contains samples kindly offered by: Hermitech Laboratory highly appreciates these contributions. Creating learning activities with Formulator Tarsia Formulator Tarsia contains the following interface elements: Bottom navigation bar This navigation bar is located under the 'Document area' and allows you to switch between different views of an activity. Right hand navigation bar Document area The document area is used for both entering the expressions in the editing slots and for viewing. 1. 2.
La découverte d'une "tuile" historique secoue le monde des mathématiques SCIENCES - Une équipe de mathématiciens a bouleversé le monde des maths en découvrant un nouveau type de pentagone capable de "paver un plan", c'est-à-dire que les tuiles peuvent s'assembler sur une surface plane sans qu'elles ne se chevauchent ni ne laissent de trous. Seuls quinze pentagones de ce type ont été découverts jusqu'ici. On n'en avait pas découvert depuis trente ans. C'est presque aussi impressionnant que de découvrir un nouvel atome, a déclaré Dr. Casey Mann, maître de conférences en mathématiques à l'université de Washington Bothell et membre de l'équipe. L'équipe a fait cette découverte grâce à un programme informatique conçu pour l'occasion. "Nous avons découvert la tuile en faisant une recherche exhaustive sur un ordinateur grâce à un ensemble de possibilités très large mais fini", a expliqué Casey Mann au journal Le Guardian, en ajoutant que l'équipe avait été "un peu surprise" de découvrir un nouveau type de pentagone. Le nouveau pentagone.
HippoCampus - Homework and Study Help - Free help with your algebra, biology, environmental science, American government, US history, physics and religion homework LearnZillion x Menu Welcome to LearnZillion! Copyright © 2015 LearnZillion Neo K-12 Factors and Multiples Jeopardy Game Factors and Multiples Jeopardy is a free online game for middle school students and teachers. The questions in this game focus on important concepts such as factors, multiples, prime factorization, GCF, and LCM. Important facts you should know that will help with this game. A number is divisible by its factors A number is divisible by 2 if the last digit is even. A number is divisible by 5 if its last digit is 0 or 5. A number is divisible by 3 if the sum of all of its digits is divisible by 3. Visit this link to play other free jeopardy math games. Return from the Factors and Multiples Jeopardy game to the Middle School Math Games webpage.
I Love Maths Games The Game of SKUNK Write the following questions on the chalkboard or overhead: I might make more money if I was in business for myself; should I quit my job? An earthquake might destroy my house; should I buy insurance? My mathematics teacher might collect homework today; should I do it? Ask students to share their responses to each of these scenarios. Every day each of us must make choices like those described above. Making the connection between choice and chance is basic to understanding the significance and usefulness of mathematical probability. The game of SKUNK presents middle-grade students with an experience that clearly involves both choice and chance. The Game of SKUNK To start the game each player makes a score sheet like this: Each letter of SKUNK represents a different round of the game; play begins with the "S" column and continue through the "K" column. At the beginning of each round, every player stands. Playing SKUNK with the Whole Class SKUNK Further Examples Sheet Thinking about SKUNK