Math Forum: K-2 General
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- Sep 4 2010 5:35 PM
Robert Preston
Drexel University math forum; a wealth of resources for both teacher PD as well as problems for the classroom.
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Description
This site by Math Forum has something for everybody. It is divided into four main sections: Student Center, Teachers' Place, Research Division, and Parents & Citizens. In the Student Center there are weekly challenges, a section where students can get help on homework by asking Dr Math, and other activities that encourage students to use the Internet in a productive way. In the Teachers' Place there are a collection of lesson plans, various Internet activities and projects, and discussion forums that provide many resources for communication with other teachers and links to professional organizations. A highlight of the site is the various "Problem of the Week" features that are widely used by classroom teachers. Also of note is a section of the site devoted to mathematics software. The Research Division is primarily for mathematicians looking for research information, software, job opportunities, and a place to talk to other mathematicians. The Parents & Citizens section provides good resources for parents to encourage and help their students. This site has information and math pages for students from kindergarten through graduate school. It also includes the Math Forum's Internet Math Library, which is a comprehensive catalog of Web sites and Web pages relating to the study of mathematics. And there is an extensive collection of position papers and other documents related to mathematics education. With such an extensive collection of resources, navigation can be a problem. However, a number of aids are provided, including a search by keyword or by category, a "quick reference" view of the site, and an extensive site FAQ. While the quality of the resources provided can sometimes be a little variable, if you look carefully, you are likely to find something useful. Less
Learning Registry Activity
Bookmarks
Topics and Grades
Grade: TK/K to 2
Topics: Mathematics, Calculus, Addition & Subtraction, Algebra & Functions, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability
Resource Pedagogy
Resource Type/Classification:
- Reference Materials
Tool for: Administrators, Teachers, Parents
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Instructional Strategy
Grouping: Heterogeneous
Teaching Method: Problem-Solving