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January 2008:
Primary Math Activities - Varnelle Moore
Five units of lesson plans for grades K-2, designed to introduce basic concepts in algebra, fractions, geometry, measurement, and symmetry. Each lesson includes: an interactive, manipulative-based project; an activity involving technology; pencil and paper practice; and literature connections. Each unit's lessons are aligned with Philadelphia and NCTM Standards. "Teacher Support Extension Ideas" offer links and other ideas. First featured in 2002; the algebra and symmetry units are new since then.
February 2008:
Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) - Faculty of Mathematics, University of Waterloo, Canada
Math educators specializing in enrichment for elementary and secondary schools: the Canadian Mathematics Contests; the Canadian Computing Competition; a comprehensive series of problems books; and problem-solving workshops for students and teachers. The Resources section offers free classroom materials, both paper-based and online, including lesson plans. Available in French.
March 2008:
Exploring Data - Rex Boggs, Education Queensland, Australia
Curriculum materials for introductory statistics, including real-world data sets in tab-delimited, Excel 4.0, and NCSS Jr. 6.0 formats. Web pages and Word 2.0 documents offer activities, worksheets, assessment items, and links, as well as articles "designed to enhance the statistics knowledge of the teacher."
April 2008:
Mathematics Illuminated - Annenberg Media
A multimedia course for adult learners and high school and college teachers. Rather than a series of problems to be solved, mathematics is presented as play we engage in to answer deep questions that are relevant in our world today. The 13 episodes use groundbreaking videos, interactive Web exploration, text materials, and group activities to reveal the secrets and hidden delights of the world of mathematics. Graduate credit available. Broadcasts begin April 8.
May 2008:
Professional Development Program: Learning Math Together - The Math Forum @ Drexel
"I have rediscovered through this course that learning math isn't just about memorizing facts and figures, but about gaining meaning and understanding about math concepts." --Erica Smith, workshop participant from Jersey City, NJ
The Forum offers three types of professional development, some for Continuing Education Units (CEUs): online courses, based around the Problems of the Week and scheduled a few times a year; online workshops, exploring how technology can help students develop mathematical concepts and offered continuously throughout the year; and customized opportunities, for close collaboration and support over time.
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The Math Forum is a research and educational enterprise of the Drexel School of Education.