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Mathematical Art focuses on reasoning about mathematical pictures and creating mathematical pictures. It contains six activities, each of which has several pictures to discuss with the whole class. There is also one pupil screen for the whole task, and this screen enables pupils easily to construct pictures similar to those they have seen and to work on the problem of area ratios. There are worksheets for pupils to use, mainly at the computer. The curriculum content of this task is properties of shapes (mainly quadrilaterals and regular shapes) and area theorems for triangles and special quadrilaterals. Solving the problems involves work with fractions and ratios. There is also some optional challenging work on ruler-and-compass constructions. There are many opportunities for geometrical reasoning: deducing results from other results, generalising, explaining and proving. ... Read more

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Interactive Math for Introductory Algebra
First, just to clarify, access to the on-line portion of this workbook/CD is through the systems at Prentice Hall, via the educational institution.

The only reason I did not give this 5 stars is because they are still working out some of the software bugs. A number of my classmates had problems running this program on their computers at home, though I had virtually none. The few problems I did have were just the sometimes slow response times moving from the problem sets to the syllabus.

Basically, I loved using this program! The many options for learning on the computer alone helped me to fly though this class. (As of 11/01 I am still in class but well on my way to receiving an "A"). If I get stuck on a concept, there are many options for working through it from being shown a brief video, reading about it, or just being taken step by step through a problem on which I am working. One finds out immediately if their answer to a problem is right or wrong. If wrong, there are several different ways of finding out why, and actually being taken through THAT PROBLEM step by step in order to assist inunderstanding the concept so that the next problem is done with greater understandng and ease.

All in all, I found the learning process enhanced using this program. It was and is an extremely valuable educational tool for me. We will, I am told, be using a different program next year (Algebra II), I think I will miss this one!

Math not your thing?Try this program and it will be!
I've never done well at math in high school or college, but now that I'm re-entering college in my 40s, I really have to learn it in order tosucceed in biology and chemistry courses.Thank heavens my local communitycollege has adopted K. Elayn Martin-Gay's phenomenal Interactive Mathprogram as an online course.The package consists of easy to install andvery easy to use software on a CD-ROM which communicates with PrenticeHall's computer, a paperback textbook which contains all the teachingmaterial that is in the software as well as additional problem sets andchapter tests for away-from-computer use, and a detailed student handbookexplaining the program and its use as well as offering many valuable studyskill tips.The software is broken down by the chapter subheadings witheach discrete topic covered having its own section.Each section consistsof an introduction screen, then three different options for learning thatsuit different learning styles.If one is most comfortable with reading atraditional textbook, then the concept can be learned that way.People wholearn best by watching and listening to an instructor can watch short videoclips of Martin-Gay explaining each concept.Those who are mostcomfortable with experimenting with numbers will enjoy the explore optionwhich provides tools for playing with numbers and deducing the conceptsthrough the patterns of responses that emerge.Finally, each section endswith a practice set of problems to check understanding, then an assessmentset of problems, the results of which are then posted to the grade bookwhich is accessed by the professor for the class.Each chapter ends with amore lengthy test which is also posted to the gradebook.I never thoughtI'd enjoy math so much that I'd look forward to studying it, but thisprogram has made all the difference.Instead feeling totally lost and onlyable to solve problems that are like the examples given in the textbook,I'm now perceiving math to be fun puzzles that are satisfying to work out. I sincerely hope the author goes on to create additional programs for moreadvanced math work in time for me to use them! ... Read more

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The interactive activities reflect the structure of a three-part lesson and are designed to encourage pupils to explore mathematical ideas and learn from investigations and games. Lessons can be run from pre-planned sequences of activities, or you can create your own activity sequences and lesson plans. In addition to the bank of ready made lessons, you can import activities from other software applications, allowing you to create a portfolio of resources tailored to your scheme of work. The CD-ROM also features a mathematical toolbox containing a sizable compass, a movable ruler and a protractor, which can be used to clearly demonstrate concepts which pupils may find difficult to grasp. ... Read more

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Try a fun way to engage kids with fractions using a fully functional math game app coupled with a book.Tic Tac Math Fractions uses the fun and familiar strategy game of Tic Tac Toe to strengthen fractions skills. Fractions are one of the recognized "hard spots" in math education. THis is a great book for midddle school and early high school students. The interactive CD included with the book bring the game to life on any computer that runs Adobe Flash, Interactive Whiteboards and Projection Systems. Tic Tac Math Fractions was chosen by Apple in the iTunes App store and both "new and noteworthy" and "what's hot." The game looks just like what runs on the popular iPad from Apple. In addition, the Tic Tac Math Fractions CD has an integrated HELP section to assist with solving equations and common fraction terms recognition. Choose from easy, advanced or expert equations in both the print and interactive game. Game grids use like and unlike denominators, mixed numbers, addition, subtaction, multiplication and division. ... Read more

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Maths Investigator is a secret spy agency whose mission is to make maths fun and exciting. The series has been extensively trialled and developed to offer schools a fresh and exciting way to combine the content and structure of the 2006 Mathematics Framework with the principles of the Primary Strategy 'Excellence and Enjoyment' guidance - to raise standards whilst making learning fun. The Maths Investigator approach focuses on developing the key skills of problem solving, speaking and listening, and using and applying maths. It uses the engaging spy context and fully integrated software components to embed maths into problem solving and give pupils a clear purpose for learning. The Teacher's Guide provides clear, flexible lesson plans to support both confident mathematicians and less-experienced teachers. With straightforward planning based on the 2006 Framework and creative teaching ideas, it helps raise standards as well as making learning fun. Unique planning mind maps provide 'at-a-glance' overviews of teaching throughout each unit, making clear links between core areas of maths to ensure blocks of work are relevant and meaningful.Extra support and challenge activities make differentiation easy, whilst assessment for learning questions help identify and address misconceptions. For flexibility, Teacher's Guide units are packaged in topic packs. Each pack contains three two-week units of work, including access to the associated Interactive CD unit. MI5 TEACHER'S GUIDE TOPIC PACK E: USING & APPLYING MATHS + INTERACTIVE CD ACCESS contains units: 5 The case of the frozen village (16pp) 10 The case of the missing money (16pp) 15 The case of the secret writing (16pp) ... Read more

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Maths Investigator is a secret spy agency whose mission is to make maths fun and exciting. The series has been extensively trialled and developed to offer schools a fresh and exciting way to combine the content and structure of the 2006 Mathematics Framework with the principles of the Primary Strategy 'Excellence and Enjoyment' guidance - to raise standards whilst making learning fun. The Maths Investigator approach focuses on developing the key skills of problem solving, speaking and listening, and using and applying maths. It uses the engaging spy context to integrate maths into problem solving and give pupils a clear purpose for learning. The Interactive CD sits at the heart of the Maths Investigator resources, enabling teachers to embed ICT seamlessly into teaching and learning. Used alongside the Teacher's Guide units and Casebook, this unique resource offers a truly integrated learning experience perfect for display on interactive whiteboards.Animated messages from 'M' - the head of the Maths Investigator spy agency - excite and motivate children, whilst intuitive and powerful teaching tools (including the NNS ITPs and useful mind-mapping software) use familiar models and images to support teaching of mathematical concepts. Clear navigation provides one-touch links to all supporting resources needed to run the lessons and simple, editable planning screens enable teachers to add links to their own resources. ... Read more

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This task is about number pyramids, including Pascal’s triangle. There are three activities, each of which has one or more whole-class screens and pupil screens for individual pupils or small groups to work with and there are worksheets for pupils to use either at or away from the computer. Other curriculum areas involved are properties of numbers (multiples, primes, square numbers, triangle numbers); directed numbers; constructing formulae, substituting into formulae, and drawing conclusions from formulae; and solving equations.The whole emphasis of the task is problem solving. The problems involve facility with numbers, reasoning about number properties, and multi-step reasoning in order to achieve specified outcomes. There are detailed teacher's notes for all the activities which can be printed out. ... Read more

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Maths Investigator is a secret spy agency whose mission is to make maths fun and exciting. The series has been extensively trialled and developed to offer schools a fresh and exciting way to combine the content and structure of the 2006 Mathematics Framework with the principles of the Primary Strategy 'Excellence and Enjoyment' guidance - to raise standards whilst making learning fun. The Maths Investigator approach focuses on developing the key skills of problem solving, speaking and listening, and using and applying maths. It uses the engaging spy context and fully integrated software components to embed maths into problem solving and give pupils a clear purpose for learning. The Teacher's Guide provides clear, flexible lesson plans to support both confident mathematicians and less-experienced teachers. With straightforward planning based on the 2006 Framework and creative teaching ideas, it helps raise standards as well as making learning fun. Unique planning mind maps provide 'at-a-glance' overviews of teaching throughout each unit, making clear links between core areas of maths to ensure blocks of work are relevant and meaningful.Extra support and challenge activities make differentiation easy, whilst assessment for learning questions help identify and address misconceptions. For flexibility, Teacher's Guide units are packaged in topic packs. Each pack contains three two-week units of work, including access to the associated Interactive CD unit. MI6 TEACHER'S GUIDE TOPIC PACK E: USING & APPLYING MATHS + INTERACTIVE CD ACCESS contains units: 5 The case of the charity talent show (16pp) 10 The case of the Amazonian kidnap (16pp) 15 The case of the wedding crashers (16pp) ... Read more

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The interactive activities reflect the structure of a three-part lesson and are designed to encourage pupils to explore mathematical ideas and learn from investigations and games. Lessons can be run from pre-planned sequences of activities, or you can create your own activity sequences and lesson plans. In addition to the bank of ready made lessons, you can import activities from other software applications, allowing you to create a portfolio of resources tailored to your scheme of work. The CD-ROM also features a mathematical toolbox containing a sizable compass, a movable ruler and a 360 degree protractor, which can be used to clearly demonstrate concepts which pupils may find difficult to grasp. ... Read more