teacher-girl:

I’ll be honest before I begin this post. I have very little experience teaching math. I hope over time, that will change! The truth is, kids are learning about solving equations, different strategies to solve, and proper terminology in a much different manner than we did +15 years ago. So while…

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gjmueller:

NSDL brings research in science, technology math, and engineering to your classroom. Get free lessons and activities and match them to standards, maps, iTunes multimedia files, and links to other resources (STEM-related blogs)!

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I’ve shared these before but can’t resist the urge to continue! Subject-based resources for everyone :)

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tylersuits:

I read an article a few weeks back about MineCraft in the classroom which sparked a few ideas of my own:

I am a computer teacher at a private school in New York City. I teach mainly first and second grade as well as the occasional high school elective. Students come into my computer lab…

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Thanks to the Cool Cat Teacher Blog, I’ve found out that McGraw Hill has been offering its Everyday Math Apps for the iPod, iPad and iPhone for free for the past couple of days. Well, today is the last day to take advantage of the offer. The blog post (click through to read it) lists links to the various apps that are included in this offer.

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This blog posts a list of resources categorized by subject (social studies, math, science, English) weekly. I recommend adding this blog to your RSS feed to get a nice dose of new resources regularly.

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positivelypersistentteach:

Join us as we explore how math can help us in our daily lives. In this exhibit, you’ll look at the language of numbers through common situations, such as playing games or cooking. Put your decision-making skills to the test by deciding whether buying or leasing a new car is right for you, and predict how much money you can save for your retirement by using an interest calculator.

My older students always ask “Why do I need to know this?”   Particularly when we are practicing math.  I think this site provides some good talking points about how math plays a large role in the world outside of our classrooms.

Source: learner.org

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