MATH TOOLS NEWSLETTER - May 15, 2010 - No. 87 ***Math Forum Exhibit Hall Handouts from NCSM and NCTM http://mathforum.org/workshops/nctm2010/handouts.html Feel free to access the printed matter (in PDF format) distributed recently at our booths, including information on our Professional Development program and samples from our Problems of the Week program. ***Math Forum Ambassadors http://mathforum.org/workshops/nctm2010/ambassadors.html Some of the folks joining us in the display area or booth, or presenting with us, were not actually Math Forum or KenKen staff. These are collaborators from around the US who have been working closely with us in our online workshops, onsite professional development, and online professional development courses. A big thank-you to you all! \|/ As you browse the catalog, please take a moment to rate a resource, comment on it, review it -- join an existing conversation, or start a new discussion! ***FEATURED TOOL Tool: Ratio and Proportion http://mathforum.org/mathtools/tool/94881/ BBC: Skillswise This module's aim is to remind learners about simple ratio and direct proportion, using factsheets, worksheets, an activity, a game, and a quiz at multiple difficulty levels. ***FEATURED TOOL Tool: Perimeter http://mathforum.org/mathtools/tool/95032/ BBC: Skillswise This module is about finding out how to work out the perimeter of irregular shapes, using factsheets, worksheets, and a quiz at three levels of difficulty. Find related resources for further exploration in the section "For Tutors." ***FEATURED TOOL Tool: raw numbers: Weighing ingredients in metric http://mathforum.org/mathtools/tool/95286/ BBC: Skillswise Watch a video-clip of Kieran, apprentice chef at Fifteen restaurant, talking about weighing ingredients in metric. ***FEATURED TOOL Tool: Simplifying Fractions http://mathforum.org/mathtools/tool/95477/ BBC: Skillswise This module covers simplifying fractions, equivalent fractions, mixed numbers, and common equivalent fractions, through factsheets, worksheets, an activity, and a quiz at three levels of difficulty. For UK standards alignments, technical help, and further web resources, see the section "For Tutors." ***FEATURED TOOL Tool: Applet 4: Probability http://mathforum.org/mathtools/tool/95470/ Gilbert Set the bias for the probability of heads and then view a simulation of coin flips. Use manual or auto (slow, medium, fast) settings. ***FEATURED ACTIVITY Activity: Consumer Economics in Algebra http://mathforum.org/mathtools/activity/3530/ Craig Russell and Sue Plisch This activity was used as a project to accompany a unit on functions in an Algebra 1 class, but it could be used at lower or higher levels with slightly different emphases. Explorations of retirement issues or consumer credit, using online calculators, interview/journaling, and a group presentation. CHECK OUT THE MATH TOOLS SITE: Math Tools http://mathforum.org/mathtools/ Register http://mathforum.org/mathtools/register.html Discussions http://mathforum.org/mathtools/discuss.html Research Area http://mathforum.org/mathtools/research/ Developers Area http://mathforum.org/mathtools/developers/ Newsletter Archive http://mathforum.org/mathtools/newsletter/ \`. .--------------.___________) \ |//////////////|___________[ ] `--------------' ) ( '-' The Math Forum @ Drexel -- 15 May 2010