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Mathematics

Long Division: Video Examples

February 9, 2009

Here are two video examples of long division.  Be sure to toggle the view to fullscreen.  It should be really easy to see that way! This first video tutorial is for long division with no remainders.   This second video tutorial is for long division with remainders.

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Math Snacks: Improper Fractions

January 27, 2009

  I found a site full of interesting and helpful math videos.  This site was created by two teachers.  The videos on this site are similar to some of the videos students will make for their science projects and similar to the math videos I would like students to make in our class as well. [...]

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Converting A Mixed Number To An Improper Fraction

December 11, 2008

Watch this video tutorial to help you learn how to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction.

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Converting An Improper Fraction To A Mixed Number

December 11, 2008

Watch this video example to help you learn how to convert an improper fraction to a mixed number.

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Negative Vs. Positive Math Card Game

October 16, 2008

Negative vs. Positive (named by Matthew, a student in our class) is a fun way to practice adding negative numbers.  Below you will find the directions to the game.  Also, attached you will find a PDF file containing a nicer looking set of directions to the card game.  This game is adapted from a game [...]

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Negative Number Practice

October 13, 2008

Here are links to three sites that may help you practice working with negative numbers. http://www.quia.com/fc/22424.html http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/online/negnumorder.swf http://www.funbrain.com/linejump/

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Rounding To the Millions Place

October 13, 2008

Here is a short video tutorial I made.  This video shows you how to round to the millions place.  

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Help Adding Negative Numbers

October 13, 2008

Here are a couple videos that may help you add negative and positive numbers.  This first video is designed to help you play “Negative vs. Positive”.  The second video is another short clip about how to use a number line when adding negative and positive numbers. Help Playing “Negative Vs. Positive” Game:   Help adding [...]

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Math Fact Resources

October 10, 2008

Here are some resources to help students learn and master math facts! Games: Timez Attack A stunning new multiplication tables computer game from Big Brainz–as entertaining as a top video game, yet as rigorous and effective as on-one-one training with a skilled teacher. (FREE version) Arcademic Skill Builders Our educational video games offer an innovative [...]

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Step Ladder Subtraction

September 15, 2008

Today we learned a new way to subtract across zeros. This was the way my dad taught me how to subtract across zeros when I was growing up. It made things much easier for me. Although it may take a few tries to get the hang of it, in the long run, it will make [...]

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