Great site! The Math Forum, which is run under the auspices of Drexel University is a definite must visit for anybody interested in mathematics and education. Their forum is a good place to discuss many topics in modern education ranging from technology, to current trends in mathematics education in general and to other content-heavy topics that relate to pure mathematics. Check it out if you havent’ already!
June 4, 2009
March 24, 2009
Kagan Professional Develoment
Oftentimes, Professional Development at a school is less than rewarding and does not really provide much useful substance. This, of course, depends upon many factors–mainly the PD workshop organizers. But I must say that one company that has some truly impressive ’stuff’ : Kagan Professional Develoment, a company that I have no affiliation with. I simply worked at a school in New York City where Kagan did some workshops. My understanding of Kagan is that they offer a wide array of research based professional development; what I gained from their workshop was a host of quality activities that I could use with my Math students. These activities focused on how to organize cooperative learning so if you’re not into cooperative learning. Definitely give Kagan an A !
March 21, 2009
Math Games: Reviewed
My first review will be for the math games that you can play at themathgames.com . This site is dedicated to topics close to my heart 1) math and 2) playing games! I’ve run into many sites on the internet that have free online math games, but usually the games just aren’t fun. I definitely think that themathgames.com does well melding education and fun. Here are the best games (in my opinion) at the site
1) Fraction Balls : You must use your dexterity and your knowledge of fractions in fraction balls for instance, a game in which you must use your desterity to guide each ball into the jar that reprsents the fraction on the ball. See the picture on the side. The game even includes undefined fractions in which you must guide the ball into the jar labelled ‘undefined’. Very cool!
2) Decimals in Space: Another games that matches dexterity with math knowledge. Use your knowledge of decimal place value in order to shoot the correct rocks in this Asteroids tribute.
