Math Worksheets

About.com Mathematics
Get the latest headlines from the About.com Mathematics GuideSite.

Algebra Meltdown

Are you ready for Algebra Meltdown? I am! I just spent the last hour in Algebra Meltdown and had great fun! MangaHigh.com offers math
games for 11-16yr olds. Algebra Meltdown is their newest addition, when you get to the site, scroll down to Play Game. You'll find basic algebra questions ranging in levels from easy to hard. I'll warn you though, the animated scientists get a tad upset if you take too long to answer a question, they'll storm off and YOU lose! (I discovered this the hard way, answered my phone and took too long!) A great little online game that can't help but support those algebra skills.

See also: Algebra Help

Algebra Meltdown originally appeared on About.com Mathematics on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 20:51:26.

Permalink | Comment | Email this

SAT Tests
Did you miss the March SAT test dates? If so, you may want to learn more about standby testing. Otherwise, be sure to sign up for you SATs for May 1st, deadline for May 1st is March 31st. Once you've registered, it's time to review, review and review some more. Be sure to check out the collection of videos to help you.

SAT Tests originally appeared on About.com Mathematics on Monday, March 8th, 2010 at 21:03:36.

Permalink | Comment | Email this

Greatest Common Factors
Factors are the numbers that divide evenly into a number. For instance, take the number 10. 1, 2, 5 and 10 will divide evenly into 10 and are therefore called factors of 10. Greatest common factors are used often to find common denominators for fractions. Learners need to know how to find factors of 2 numbers in order to work with fractions especially when they need to add or subtract fractions. A quick way to demonstrate factors is to use manipulatives. In the case of 10, have 10 pennies out. Ask the learner how many different piles of equal shares he can sort the 10 pennies into. Always keep the learning of a new concept concrete before moving to the abstract form. Of course, once the concept is understood, go ahead and use the online factor calculator that does the work for you!

See also, the factor worksheets with answers on the second page of the PDF.

Greatest Common Factors originally appeared on About.com Mathematics on Saturday, March 6th, 2010 at 12:38:59.

Permalink | Comment | Email this

Sudoku Fun
One of my friends tells me she keeps a basketfull of fun logic and sudoku puzzles handy for both her students and her children. She says, if they come to me bored, they get a puzzle! I was impressed! After all, why not keep them busy with logic type puzzles? Just think about the skills in logic type puzzles: deductive and inductive reasoning, problem solving, applying logic and using the process of elimination just to name a few. Here are some Sudoku puzzles for both children and adults for your puzzle basket!

Sudoku Fun originally appeared on About.com Mathematics on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 at 20:43:47.

Permalink | Comment | Email this

I'm Finished, Now What?
At home or at school, when you hear that familiar statement "I'm finished, now what?" why not throw a math problem their way? Whether you have a special book of problems, a few photocopied problems or some favorite sites that offer problems, you can't go wrong. Just make sure the problems are at their level. There are plenty of resources to select problems from and it's a good idea to have a stash of them. Here are a few to get you started:

• Stumpers
• Problem of the Week (Columbus University)
• Open Ended Math Problems

Have a few other suggestions? Feel free to post them in the comment section.

I'm Finished, Now What? originally appeared on About.com Mathematics on Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 15:03:03.

Permalink | Comment | Email this

Math Awareness
With March just around the corner, it seemed like a good time to let everyone know that Math Awareness Month is only a month away in April. The theme this month is exciting in that is combines math and sports. How appropriate with 2010 being an Olympic year! Be sure to check out the theme posters and see how you can submit your activity in preparation for the exciting event. Now's the time to start thinking about how you can celebrate and everything you need is right here.

Math Awareness originally appeared on About.com Mathematics on Friday, February 26th, 2010 at 20:24:47.

Permalink | Comment | Email this

A Little Chess With Your Math?
Today, our Chess team headed off to the board to compete with other schools throughout the jurisdiction. For those of you that know a bit about chess, you've probably already noticed the links to the same skills that math requires. Does that mean to improve your math performance one should embark in the game of chess? Not a bad idea according to some of the research. Either way, it's a great game that supports similar skills involved in math. Learn more about the links between chess and math.

See also: How To Play Chess or 5 ways to improve your chess game.

A Little Chess With Your Math? originally appeared on About.com Mathematics on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 at 19:25:21.

Permalink | Comment | Email this

World Math Day 2010
World Math Day 2010 is coming quickly. Mark your calendars for March 3 and if you haven't already registered, you'll want to do so very soon. Last year, almost 2 million students participated from over 204 countries and answered 452,681,681 questions!

Who can participate? Any student aged 5 to 18!

What's it all about? Students play at home and at school against other students all over the world in live games of mental arithmetic. Each game lasts for 60 seconds and students can play up to 500 games, earning points for each correct answer.

Where can I register? Right here!

Good luck, what a great way to stimulate further interest in math!

World Math Day 2010 originally appeared on About.com Mathematics on Sunday, February 21st, 2010 at 08:53:07.

Permalink | Comment | Email this

Interactive Algebra
Many students tell me they like the video approach to learning and will often seek specific concept tutorials on You Tube. If your learning style is somewhat self directed, you too may benefit from learning new or re-visiting certain concepts in math. This Shockwave collection on Algebra is worth a bookmark. The lectures are well organized by topic (variables and equations, integers, solving equations and inequalities, rational number operations and much more) and may just meet your learning needs.

However, to be truthfully honest, one approach alone rarely leads to permanent learning. Be sure to practice the concept being learned, review tutorials until you reach the point of understanding and re-visit to ensure learning is permanent. Lastly, be positive and support a 'can do' attitude.

Interactive Algebra originally appeared on About.com Mathematics on Thursday, February 18th, 2010 at 18:42:27.

Permalink | Comment | Email this

Invented or Discovered?
The Daily Galaxy often poses thought provoking blogs and whether ponderings about math as being invented or discovered aren't new, they make you think! I'm not on one side of the fence or the other, perhaps you have strong thoughts one way or the other? Well, I'm off to go discover a math theory, or wait, maybe I'll just invent one! Either way, enjoy the article!

Invented or Discovered? originally appeared on About.com Mathematics on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 at 18:11:51.

Permalink | Comment | Email this

Powered by FirstRSS Plugin