Rubber ducks (m3.oa.1) math practice
3rd grade, operational and algebraic thinking, 1, rubber ducky modeling practice problem
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Mich. moves to minimize high school math
Michigan's legislature is now considering a bill that would eliminate the requirement of algebra II for h.s. graduation.
Openings for good math teachers can be found
Should schools that have trouble finding good math teachers pursue alternative-certification pathways to fill their ranks?
It looks like this if teachers put research to practice
Teachers (& future professors) always try to reach students with innovative ideas. Here's a look at a few research-based approaches.
Scientists look to expand crime solving by genetics
Scientists use computational models ways to use genetic ancestry databases to solve crimes could potentially be expanded.
Algebra 1 PARCC question: shirts and ties
Solving systems of linear equations (2 equations in 2 unknowns) comes up in many algebra 1 classes across the nation.
Algebra, geometry, trig better than h.s. calculus
Research suggests taking calculus in high school doesn't help students with the math class in college; the prerequisites do.
Algebra 2 PARCC: imaginary number arithmetic
Doing arithmetic with imaginary numbers involving <em>i</em>, the square root of –1, is an algebra 2 skill and might be tested on PARCC.
Algebra 2 PARCC: Spring rate of change
Finding the rate of change of a function (from a graph, table, or function) can be required on the PARCC algebra 2 test.
Algebra 1 PARCC: Where’s the parabola?
Graphing parabolas is expected on the PARCC algebra 1 test (and in many algebra classes). Can you graph a quadratic function?