It is important for students be placed in situations in which they must apply, what they are learning in mathematics, to personal experiences and situations. This helps reinforce math concepts and moves them to a level of true understanding in mathematics.
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PBS has developed online math games called Math Active, which allow students interact with the each game as they study specific math concepts. There are 31 games and are designed for middle school math. These games focus on Protractors - Angle Action.
All interactive math games involve solving problems and include teacher directions. Some games have [...]
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Often there are times in class when students finish their work or test early. Instead of students twiddling their thumbs physically or mentally, give them a challenging math problem to solve. Problem solving in math promotes critical thinking and math reasoning skills, as students develop solutions to complex mathematical situations.
The Problem
A strategy game which [...]
One way to help your students improve their accuracy in solving integer problems is by playing “Fraction Face-Off.”
Materials
50 - 3×5 note cards (One deck per pair of students)
markers
scissors
Procedures
Cut 3×5 cards in half.
Write fractions on each set of cards
Shuffle both decks
Now it’s time to “Fractions Face-Off”
Player 1 should lay down the top 2 cards in [...]