Posts Tagged ‘teaching’

Mathcast: How to do Lattice Multiplication

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

A mathcast done by our 5th grade class in Detroit,Michigan, USA on AN alternative way to doing multiplication. Checkout http://classofambrose.blogspot.com for more

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TeAchnology’s Gold Membership- Printable K-12 Worksheets

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

13,000+ K-12 worksheets, math, language arts,lesson plans, science, social studies, and web quests.

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Watch Video on Equivalent Fractions - Math Help

Monday, September 7th, 2009

Access full lesson containing this video at: http://www.yourteacher.com/prealgebra/equivalentfractions.php Students learn that two fractions are equivalent if the fractions are the same when they are written in lowest terms. For example, 4/7 and 8/14 are equivalent fractions, because they are both equal to 4/7 when written in lowest terms. Students also learn to find fractions that are equivalent to a given fraction by multiplying the numerator and denominator of the given fraction by the same number. For example, to find fractions that are equivalent to 1/8, multiply the numerator and denominator by 2, to get 2/16, multiply the numerator and denominator by 3, to get 3/24, and so on.

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Math Fractions & Equations : How to Factor Polynomials by Grouping

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

In math, factoring by grouping means that the greatest common factor needs to be found. Factor four different terms through grouping with help from a math author and teacher in this free video on math lessons.

Expert: Brian Leaf
Contact: www.brianleaf.com
Bio: Brian Leaf, MA, is the author of McGraw-Hill’s “Top 50 Skills for SAT/ACT Success” series.
Filmmaker: David Pakman

Duration : 0:2:30

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Getworksheets.com- Printable K-12 Worksheets

Monday, August 17th, 2009

Over 13,000+ grade K-12 educator worksheets, lesson plans, and web quests.

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Montessori Math Methods : Large Decimal Montessori Materials

Friday, August 14th, 2009

Curious about Montessori curriculum? Learn how Montessori teaches decimals to preschoolers in this free educational video clip about Montessori math methods.

Expert: Tami Elliot
Contact: www.northstarmontessoripreschool.com
Bio: Tami Elliot is the owner and a teacher at the Northstar Montessori Preschool.
Filmmaker: Travis Waack

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©Magic Math for 7’s Multiplication, Learning the Times Table

Friday, August 14th, 2009

http://RightBrainMath.com patent pending teaching system from Mister Numbers uses the Magic Blackboard to teach a way to create multiplying by 7 in a fun way from patterns. Share this fun video with a parent or kid.This teaches a positive attitude toward math and pattern recognition, as well as teaching the times table. The book, EZ Times Table also teaches fun ways to do the Twos, Threes, Fours, Sixes, Eights, and Nines from simple patterns as well as isting kids as young as kindergarten to make the whole times table on one page.
http://RightBrainMath.com Playful patterns create all the times tables. On a tic-tac-toe square you put the numbers 1-9. In seconds you can create the Sevens multiplication table. It is fun and easy patterns that create 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, 56, and 63. And there are ways to continue the pattern to reveal multiplication of the Sevens to 100 x 7 and beyond. There are also playful patterns for creating the Ones, Twos, Threes, Fours, Sixes (five different ways) Sevens, Eights, Nines, and even the whole times table on a blank table. Kids, Teachers, Parents, and schools will benefit from this fun way to approach the times table that creates a positive attitude about math. The editor of Curriculum Review magazine says, “I like the book [EZ Times Table] because it is user-friendly and can be utilized with a variety of grade-school children.” See the book EZ Times Table available on Amazon.com and on the website RightBrainMath.com.

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Math Fractions : Converting Fractions to Decimals

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

Fractions are converted to decimals by dividing the numerator by the denominator. Convert fractions into decimals with tips from a math tutor in this free video on fractions.

Expert: Fernando Millan
Contact: www.tutormath.info
Bio: Fernando Millan is the owner and founder of Math Specialists LLC and has taught college mathematics courses at Miami Dade Community College, Barry University and University of Florida, among others.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller

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Multiplication by Fours & Sixes, Learning the Times Table Stars

Monday, July 13th, 2009

http://RightBrainMath.com This video is a great way to learn the times table and multiplication in a friendly way. Using number circles to create star patterns. Plays with patterns. This is a right brain approach, a teaching strategy to see an overview of factor sets. All MisterNumber videos are a full five stars. Please leave feedback or email me if you like them. The book, EZ Times Table is available on Amazon and comes with 8 extra free worksheets.
http://RightBrainMath.com Math times table created from fun patterns as a way to learn multiplication tables for Fours and Sixes. This video also teaches place value. This video has the student create worksheets where they can learn the times tables. This is useful for teaching math in a classroom, at home, as part of homeschool or as fun homework. Right Brain Math can teach Elementary Students. Curriculum Review magazine calls it a revolutionary approach to introducing math. It is also very effective for remedial math for students who have fallen behind in math. Learning the multiplication tables are crucial for a student taking algebra. The Right Brain approach has helped many kids who have a negative attitude about math or numbers. http://RightBrainMath.com
Right Brain Math is an easy, effective, visual method of teaching multiplication as well as addition, subtraction, or division. It also helps students learn factors.
Because it uses visual and auditory patterns as a teaching strategies, it appeals to many learning styles because it emphasizes patterns and puzzles and overviews.
Kids see the big picture of the multiplication tables first, and then understand how the individual factors relate to each other. http://RightBrainMath.com

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How to Teach Kids Kindergarten Math : How to Teach Kids Subtraction with Circles

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

Teach kids kindergarten math, like subtraction, by using circles to demonstrate taking away an item, rather than using the word subtract; learn more about teaching kindergarten math in this free kindergarten education video.

Expert: Matt Moskal
Bio: Matt Moskal is a free-lance artist with a BA in Elementary / Special Education. He has taught Kindergarten through 6th grade in the Philadelphia School District since 2003.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

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