By Bill Lombard on 26 January, 2012
My favorite math teaching software, GeoGebra, just got a nice boost. The GeoGebra Institute of California has a new website. The mission of the International GeoGebra Institute (IGI) is to empower students and teachers at all levels to learn and teach mathematics with our easy-to-use and freely available software and interactive materials. The IGI is a rapidly growing [...]
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By Bill Lombard on 27 November, 2011
Guillermo Bautista, who is the host of Mathematics and Multimedia, recently posted a terrific article about GeoGebra, in which he summarized reasons why this incredible open-source software has been so successful. I asked his permission to reprint his post for my readers and he readily accepted. Michael Borcherds, lead developer of GeoGebra, asked why GeoGebra is [...]
Posted in GeoGebra, Website Resource |
By Bill Lombard on 3 November, 2011
Friday Afternoon Lifesavers – Math Videos from Bill Lombard is the PowerPoint presentation I gave at the California Math Council – South section in November, 2011. Here is the link to download Friday Afternoon Lifesavers – Math Videos from Bill Lombard – ppt.
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By Bill Lombard on 3 November, 2011
Algebra Problem Solving with the new Common Core Standards is the PowerPoint presentation I gave at the California Math Council – South section in November, 2011. Here is the link to download Algebra Problem Solving with the new CC Standards – ppt.
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By Bill Lombard on 2 October, 2011
Ring a Bell Numbers is one of my favorite game-type activities in the classroom since it allows numbers from outside the classroom to enter my students’ lives in a fun, engaging way. Here are some reasons to use this activity: Good for class game by teams Excellent way to reinforce the importance of numbers Shows [...]
Posted in Mr. L's Videos |
By Bill Lombard on 13 April, 2011
On my mathvideouniversity site on youtube, I’ve begun a series of videos intended to bring FUN into the math classroom while still teaching sound mathematics. My coauthor, Brad Fulton, and I have created literally thousands of pages of activities on Microsoft Word and PowerPoint that are currently residing on our hard drives. Prior to making [...]
Posted in Math Activity, Mr. L's Videos |
By Bill Lombard on 10 April, 2011
After working with a concept for awhile, students need to be able to think clearly about the process. This series of worksheets and videos concentrate on asking students to determine HOW MANY solutions exist for particular situations. Student Directions: For the given questions, circle the number of solutions. Then state clearly how you determined your [...]
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By Bill Lombard on 7 April, 2011
I’ve asked for the information download link for the conference handouts and other information from the presenters below. I’ll post the link as soon as it is available. I’m glad to see so much interest in this fabulous puzzle. KenKen is now the main topic at two independent presentations at the National Council of Teachers [...]
Posted in Pedagogy, Puzzle |
By Bill Lombard on 5 April, 2011
Here’s Part 2 of the Reverse the Math Puzzle: Using the numbers 1, 3, and 5, and mathematical operations, create expressions that equal the numbers from 1 through 10. This puzzle increases number sense and reinforces the concepts of exponents, factorials, and operations. You can see Part 1 here.
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By Bill Lombard on 1 April, 2011
The Factoring Quadratic Polynomials video shares five approaches/techniques I take in class with students when explaining how to do well on standardized tests. I factor five polynomials using these techniques – remember to pause and rewind as you watch – you’re in total control.
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