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41. Mathematics Education Resources On The World Wide Web. ERIC Digest.
The activities Integrating Mathematics and Science Education Foundation publishesbooks and a magazine for educators. fibonacci numbers and Nature
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"The best aspect of the Internet has nothing to do with technology. It's us." Steven Levy If 1995 was The "Year of the Internet" (Newsweek, Jan. 1, 1996), for educators it is quickly becoming the era of information-on-demand and collaboration-at-a-distance. Among the Internet's many resources is the World Wide Web, a global network of information "servers" provided by individuals, organizations, businesses, and federal agencies who are offering documents, data, images, and interactive sessions. For teachers, students, and parents, this means access to information not in textbooks or the local library, fast-breaking news, ideas for lessons and activities, and, best of all, collaboration with others on projects of mutual interest. Here we provide an annotated listing of Web resources relating to mathematics education. Though not an exhaustive list of what is available, these sites represent the range of resources, and they are excellent places to begin your own journey through the web of interconnected sites.

42. Ideas And Activities
fibonacci numbers and the Golden Section, created by Dr. Ron Knott of Surrey You ll also find more math activities and teaching tips categorized by age
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  • Abacus: The Art of Calculating with Beads. The Art of Calculating with Beads is an online tutorial for learning how to use the abacus. Similar sites also for grades 5-12 are the Amazing Abacus and the Abacus
    About Today's Date.
    About Today's Date, based on Richard Phillips' book Numbers: Facts, Figures , and Fiction , provides on a daily basis the history and trivia about the numbers in today's date. This site is suitable for grades 5-12.
    AIMS Education Foundation.
    The Activities Integrating Mathematics and Science Education Foundation (AIMS) provides online activities and teacher resources for integrating math and science in the K-8 curriculum. Major links include an activity archive, ideas exchange, math history, puzzles, and places to visit.
    Algebra Times.
    Josh Rappaport's Algebra Times, a free electronic newsletter for algebra teachers, offers monthly a lesson plan, math calculation tricks, math riddles, a problem of the month, etc. You can subscribe to the newsletter here
    Allmath.com's Flash Cards.

43. Teaching Ideas & Resources - TES - The Times Educational Supplement
fibonacci numbers and Nature Site from the University of Surrey covers Number Gym Free website with activities to help primary school children get to
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  "NickMee"   at   21 Sep 2005 The response that you have received about Virtual Image software seems unduly negative. It would be a pity if you were to be put off by this. Our soft... more From topic: Virtual Image Association of Teachers of Mathematics The Association of Teachers of Mathematics supports the teaching and learning of the subject by encouraging the joy of maths, developing the understanding of how people learn maths, sharing and evaluating teaching and learning strategies and promoting new ideas and possibilities.

44. Archived: America Counts Mathematics Tutoring Roadmap - Tutoring Materials - 8th
8 9 Problem Solving - activities. About teaching mathematics K-8 Among thetopics investigated are the fibonacci numbers, binary numbers,
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  • About teaching mathematics: K-8 (ENC-008504) The goal of this book is to help educators implement mathematics instruction that develops students who feel mathematically secure, use numbers confidently to come to decisions, understand mathematical principles, and can apply their understanding to problem solving situations. The three parts of the book address basic math education topics, 200 classroom problem solving activities, and the changing nature of mathematics instruction.
  • Amazing facts and real problems (ENC-001290) These sets of cards are a collection of reading and mathematics experiences that challenge students to use mathematics to solve real life problems. Topics come from the physical and natural sciences; history, government, and geography; architecture; the fine arts; entertainment; and sports. There is a paragraph of information about each topic which is then followed by a challenge problem. To solve the problem, students must obtain data from the paragraph and decide upon a solution strategy.
  • Critical thinking activities for mathematics. Book 3 (ENC-004351)

45. Archived: America Counts Mathematics Tutoring Roadmap - Tutoring Materials - 6th
6 7 Problem Solving - activities. About teaching mathematics K-8 Among thetopics investigated are the fibonacci numbers, binary numbers,
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  • About teaching mathematics: K-8 (ENC-008504) The goal of this book is to help educators implement mathematics instruction that develops students who feel mathematically secure, use numbers confidently to come to decisions, understand mathematical principles, and can apply their understanding to problem solving situations. The three parts of the book address basic math education topics, 200 classroom problem solving activities, and the changing nature of mathematics instruction.
  • Amazing facts and real problems (ENC-001290) These sets of cards are a collection of reading and mathematics experiences that challenge students to use mathematics to solve real life problems. Topics come from the physical and natural sciences; history, government, and geography; architecture; the fine arts; entertainment; and sports. There is a paragraph of information about each topic which is then followed by a challenge problem. To solve the problem, students must obtain data from the paragraph and decide upon a solution strategy.
  • Critical thinking activities for mathematics. Book 2 (ENC-004350)

46. InterMath | Investigations | Number Concept
*fibonacci numbers and the golden ratio *Ratio, percent, proportions Hunt, Jane Braddock, and Wanda Weidemann, Using House Plans to teach Ratio,
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48. Algebra
Not an attempt to teach Algebra but to explain what it is. Prime numbers;History; fibonacci numbers; Graphing functions; 21st Century Problem Solving
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  • Algebra: An overview
    This personal homepage is exactly what the title suggests an overview of Algebra. Not an attempt to teach Algebra but to explain what it is.
  • Algebra -Fun with Calendars
    A fun mathematical puzzle using calendars to play with your friends. (Or teachers, with your class.)
  • AlgebraHelp.com,
    Calls itself the fastest growing online source for help with algebra. Website features lessons to learn or refresh old skills, calculators that show how to solve problems step-by-step, and interactive worksheets to test skills.
  • Algebra Online
    Free service designed to allow students, parents, and educators throughout the world to communicate. This includes free private tutoring, live chat, and a message board, among many other features. Questions and discussions relating to all levels of mathematics (not just Algebra) are welcome
  • 49. Convergence | NCTM Meeting In Philadelphia
    The history of the algebra we teach today can help us focus on what is truly and triangular numbers, multiples of two and three, and fibonacci numbers.
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    50. Keith Taylor Teaching Dossier
    Presentations to Grade 11 students at summer activities organized by the Important Integers; Prime numbers and the fibonacci Sequence in Nature.
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    Teaching Dossier for Keith Taylor Contributions beyond assigned duties to teaching have been made at all levels from elementary school, through PhD supervision. Specific items are organized below by level, moving from the earliest to the most advanced in mathematical maturity. I apologize for the tone of this page; it was prepared for a purpose that required some lack of modesty. It summarizes an important part of my professional life, so I make it available.
    • Contributions to Mathematics Enrichment in the K-12 School System and Public Awareness:
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        • Math and Nature . Presentations to Grades 4-7 at Warman Elementary School. March 23 rd
        • The Mathematics Public Key Codes . A 12 hour course on encryption including the necessary number theory for Grade 7 and 8 students in the Extended Learning Opportunities Programme of the Saskatoon Catholic School Board, Jan.-Mar., 1999.
        • Math and Nature . Presentation to Grade 3 and 4 students at Sutherland School, Saskatoon, December 4, 1998.
        • Prime Numbers Everywhere . Presentations to Grade 5 and 6 classes at Warman Elementary School, March 10

    51. Electronic School: Do The Numbers
    The secondgrade disk has 11 activities with more than 350 math lessons The students are guided by fibonacci Bear (named after the great Italian
    http://www.electronic-school.com/2000/09/0900poweruser.html
    Do the Numbers
    A new generation of math software that really adds up
    By Russell Smith In our last look at math software several years ago (September 1997), companies had for the most part finally finished the bumpy transition from floppy versions to the CD-ROM format. Users still faced a rough and varied assortment of installation options and multimedia players, and the material was supplementary to the regular math classroom curriculum. Today, math programs still exhibit those nagging characteristics although, at least on the PC side, most publishers have finally discarded the 16-bit Windows 3.1 versions in favor of 32-bit Windows 9X versions and have adopted high-color video as the de facto color standard instead of the ubiquitous 256 color mode. A few programs shine above the rest to earn a highlighted spot in this issue's review.
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    52. Vita
    Mathematics Lecturer and Teaching Assistant, Dartmouth College, 19921997. Some Properties of fibonacci numbers, Tom Heit. Departmental activities at
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    Ph.D Mathematics, Dartmouth College
    Dissertation: Characterizing Siegel Modular Forms Advisor: Thomas Shemanske
    A.M. Mathematics, Dartmouth College, 1994
    B.S. Mathematics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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    Assistant Professor, University of Redlands, 2001-present
    Structure classroom environment to encourage active learning. Pedagogical strategies chosen from collaborative activities (both in and outside of class), writing activities, and interactive lectures. Incorporate technology as appropriate.
    • Abstract Algebra: An upper level course for mathematics majors with a heavy emphasis on writing proofs. Calculus I, II and III: Basic introduction to Calculus for both majors and non-majors using reform text and strong focus on collaborative learning. Conjecture and Proof in Discrete Mathematics: Cryptography: Designed a course to introduce mathematics majors and minors to the exciting applications of mathematics to cryptography. The Mathematics of Symmetry and Pattern: Designed a freshman seminar to explore connections between mathematics and art.

    53. BSU 2002-04 Graduate Mathematics Course Descriptions
    5052 MATH MODELS, GAMES, AND activities FOR THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM (3 credits) numbertheoretic functions, Diophantine equations, fibonacci numbers,
    http://www.bemidjistate.edu/Catalog/02catalog/GradCatalog/Math/courses.html
    BSU Catalog Home Graduate Mathematics Program All-University Courses and Descriptions
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    College-Program Codes: 7-10
    NOTE: Please see your advisor regarding course sequencing and any expected preparation. 5010 MATHEMATICS FOR PRE-K TO GRADE 3 (3 credits) Students gain understanding of appropriate mathematics and pedagogy for young children from pre-K through the primary grades. 5050 MATH MODELS, GAMES, AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE PRIMARY GRADES (2 credits) For teachers of grades K-3. Mathematical background including teaching-aids, games, projects, and activities that relate to the primary level will be presented. The basic mathematical operations will be presented from a "concrete" standpoint. Set theory, numeration, and the systems of whole numbers and rational numbers will be considered. Prerequisite: Teaching experience or consent of instructor. 5051 MATH MODELS, GAMES, AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE INTERMEDIATE GRADES (2 credits) For teachers of grades 3-6. Mathematical background including teaching-aids, games, projects, and activities that relate to the intermediate level will be presented. The basic mathematical operations will be presented from a "concrete" standpoint. The systems of integers, rational numbers, and real numbers; ratio and proportion; percentiles; and elementary functions will be considered. Prerequisite: Teaching experience or consent of instructor. 5052 MATH MODELS, GAMES, AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM

    54. Teaching Resouces
    Pascal Triangle, fibonacci numbers, and the Golden Section by Radoslav Jovanovic Lot s Math Dance - Classroom activities for teaching mathematics and
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    (for Practicing and Prospective Teachers) Page Table of Contents A Few Things I've Created Information and pages by Jim Olsen. Problem Solving Databases Are you looking for good non-routine problems? Math Education Links Tons of cool stuff! Annotated links. Virtual manipulatives, interactive java applets (my favorite is Shodor ), free software, more. Huge storehouse of useable resources. ISBE and NCTM included. Mathematics Links History of math archive and on-line encyclopedia of sequences. Computer Hints, Tips, and Shortcuts,
    General computer tips and a few things for web developers. Finding Grant Funds Are you looking for money? The Teaching Career Getting a teaching job, discipline/classroom management , and surviving the first year. Other Links "Sites of the Day" This is a catch-all of neat sites that didn't fall into any of the other categories. Atlas of the Universe, online conversions, butterfly farming, and more.
    A Few Things I've Created Math Applets by Content Standard and Topic - This is a database I'm creating of interactive applets that can be used to help teach/learn mathematics. Many have

    55. The Mathcamp Academic Program
    Information theory and psychology; Periodicity of fibonacci numbers mod n At Mathcamp, he plans to teach a short course on sums of squares.
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    Contact us! Tel/Fax: (617) 812-6339 camp@mathcamp.org What is Mathcamp? Who can attend? Student Comments ... Math Links
    The Mathcamp Academic Program
    The Mathcamp academic program gives students the opportunity to study advanced and unusual topics in mathematics in a challenging and fun environment. Throughout the day, there are activities at all levels, from beginning to the most advanced:
    • courses taught by regular faculty, lasting anywhere from a few days to five weeks. lectures and seminars by distinguished visitors. math contests and problem-solving sessions with experienced trainers. hands-on workshops and individual projects.
    There is so much going on at every hour of the day and night that no one could possibly do it all! With the help of a faculty advisor, students design their own schedule and select the activities most appropriate to their level and interests. However, if you're really fascinated by a topic, don't worry about not having all the necessary background: we'll work with you to help you learn it!

    56. Leadership Program March 7-8, 1998 Follow-up
    Math in the News Pi Day activities Participant Suggested Sites fibonacci numbers This page is a directory of material related to the fibonacci
    http://dimacs.rutgers.edu/~judyann/LP/links.19980307.html
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    Connections to the Workshops K-8 Workshop "Putting Arrows On Edges"
    K-8 Workshop "Sorting"

    57. RESOURCES FOR MATH TEACHERS
    The Texas Mathematics Teks Toolkit has links to classroom activities and other The Golden Ratio, fibonacci numbers, Binary numbers, Pascal s Triangle,
    http://www.ma.utexas.edu/users/mks/teachers/resources.html
    RESOURCES FOR MATH TEACHERS I. On-Campus Sources
    • The UTeach Resource Center (maintained by Mary Long) has some resources for math teachers. Some that are particularly recommended:
    Connected Mathematics . This is a carefully developed middle school curriculum that includes of activities to help students learn concepts. The teacher's guides give tips on where students may have difficulty, how to organize classroom activities, and how to assess student progress. Interactive Mathematics Program (IMP) . This is a four year, project based secondary math curriculum. See more on the IMP web site below. Mathematics: Modeling Our World is a project based four year secondary curriculum published by the Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications ( COMAP). See more on the ARISE website below. The Mathematics Teacher is the main journal for secondary math teachers. Copies are put out along with the journals for science teachers. (See more information below about the online index or subscribing.)
    • The UT libraries subscribe to the following journals for math teachers : The Mathematics Teacher (Secondary ), Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School

    58. Edvisors Network : Educators/K Through 12/Teaching Resources
    Brief articles about Pascal`s triangle, fibonacci numbers and the Golden Section Extensive directory of links to activities for reading, math, spelling,
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    59. The Math Forum - Math Library - Problems/Puzzles
    AMOF is part encyclopedia and part calculator, a teaching tool that fibonacci numbers are closely related to the golden ratio (also known as the golden
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    A site developed to help elementary school students improve their math skills interactively, offering: educational math games (learn basic operations and geometry by playing MATHO - bingo and math combined; Hidden Picture; and Concentration), Web flash cards for practicing rounding, area, square roots, inequalities, fractions, counting money, geometric shapes; and Homework Helper, which lets you enter your addition, subtraction, multiplication or division problem and your answer, then checks to see if it's correct. Also Advanced Problems which allows you to select the kind of problem you want to practice and checks your answers. more>>
  • AMOF: The Amazing Mathematical Object Factory - Frank Ruskey
    Combinatorial objects are everywhere. How many ways are there to make change for $1 using unlimited numbers of coins of all denominations? Each way is a combinatorial object. AMOF is part encyclopedia and part calculator, a teaching tool that generates mathematical permutations for such combinatorial objects as subsets and combinations, partitions, magic squares, and Fibonacci sequences by allowing the user to define the parameters of discrete objects. The Object Factory returns a list of all objects that satisfy those parameters. The site can be used to learn more about many types of discrete mathematical structures; descriptions of objects progress in complexity for students at different levels. For more advanced materials, see the
  • 60. Weblinks / Mathematics / Teaching Resources
    fibonacci numbers and the Pascal Triangle Brief articles about Pascal`s triangle Mathslessons - Online learning and teaching resource for mathematics,
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    • - An Internet based company who write maths worksheets for schools (8 - 16). The site includes an area which aims to help pupils develop their mathematical skills - has games, puzzles and 'Helps' linked to the National Numeracy Strategy. (Added: 11-Apr-2003 By: IF Hits: 739)
    • Atlantic Canada Lesson Plans - Mathematics and language arts lesson plans corresponding to the Atlantic Canadian Common Curriculum arranged by grade level and Specific Curriculum Outcome (objective). (Added: 26-Dec-2000 By: JAME Hits: 584)
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