Using the Internet to Enrich Mathematics Teaching

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MATHEMATIC SPECIALIST

Using the Internet to Enrich Mathematics Teaching

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Areas of Enrichment

Communication

Reference Material

Mathematical Reading

Problem Solving

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1. Communication

Ask Dr. Math• Help in solving Math problems.• Part of a wider Mathematics

Community.

Telementoring• Describes formal and informal online

exchanges.• Involves teachers, students , and

scientists collaborating on one topic.

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2. Reference Material

Kids Mathematics Dictionary• Cross-linking entries.• Dynamic interactive definitions.

MathWorld• Most extensive Mathematics

resource.• Detailed Math information.

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3. Mathematical Reading

Plus magazine• Provides regular and stimulating

mathematical reading material.• Addressing high school students and

math teachers as well

Mathematical Association of America (MAA)• Reading about Mathematics in

general.• Variety of Math related material.

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4. Problem Solving

Illuminations-NCTM-• Allows students to explore various

geometric solids.• This site helped math teachers in

explaining concepts like the conic sections which require a lot of drawing and editing.

Nrich: http://nrich.maths.org/public/index.php• Monthly updated range of

mathematical problems for school children.

• Nrich provide hints, printable version, and some notes for students or teachers.