There are many math resources available online and in bookstores. So where do you start when you want to learn more about fresh approaches to providing mathematics support to a student?
A quick search on You Tube, for example, will yield all kinds of math topics. Watching a video is a fresh way to review basic math principles. You can also search by topic.
A recently launched series of articles about why math matters (published in the Vancouver Sun) is a good place to start when considering mathematics and how students and parents can approach the topic.
Dr. Gupta (the author of most of the articles) suggests the following:
Websites
Math.com
Coolmath.com
Mathplayground.com
Games
Set (online version)
Set Daily Puzzle
Set Card Game
Sudoku
Minesweeper
Lemmings
Books
The Colossal Book of Mathematics
The Colossal Book of Short Puzzles and Problems
Great Book of Math Puzzles
Further to Dr. Gupta’s suggestions, if you’re interested in how math is taught in Singapore, you can order these books online.
If you struggled with mathematics in school, the hardest challenge will be to face math with a fresh attitude. Enthusiastic support from math lovers such as Dr. Gupta is always a good support.
Information about articles attitudes towards mathematics
Ken Ken (A new numerical math puzzle from Japan)
Girlstart.com (Girlstart is a non-profit organization created to empower girls to excel in math, science, and technology.)
Math Book Helps Girls Embrace Their Inner Mathematician
Math Doesn’t Suck: How to Survive Middle-School Math and not Break a Nail
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March 18th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
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