Jan 25 2009
School 2.0 Bookmarks (weekly)
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To familiarize students with basic lab skills, as well as integrate math into science, students will learn the techniques of massing objects, measuring volume and displacement, and identifying the meniscus of a liquid. The difference between mass and weight is addressed, and demonstrated through the use of differences in gravity on other planets
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An updated way of looking at Bloom’s Taxonomy
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Good slideshow
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Backlash growing on using web 2.0 technologies at uni
Backlash growing on using web 2.0 technologies at uni
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Free Technology for Teachers: Math TV – Video Mathematics Lessons
Math TV provides an extensive collection of high quality mathematics tutorials.
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Calculating Grades with Rubrics: Determining Numeric Scores from Analytical Assessment Tools
Analytical rubrics are ideal for skills assessments but can be adapted to provide a traditional numeric grade.
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Looking for ideas and strategies about classroom management, lesson planning or discipline? This topic is full of professional development resources.
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Writing in Mathematics: Mathematics Writing Explains a Problem and How to Solve It
An overview is provided of the importance and why writing in math is different. A recommended checklist is provided to help students write clear math papers.
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A very nice summary…
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You will find information about all aspects of assessment, including research and readings, online workshops, new assessment tools and resources. There are also links to other organisations.
You will also find the resource Consider the Evidence – Evidence-driven decision making for secondary schools on this page. This resource is designed to assist schools review their use of data and other evidence.
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Design & Architecture Movie – Inventing with Polygons
Chuck Hoberman’s inventions are more than just technological marvels; they’re works of art. See how basic principles of geometry help him create extraordinarily strong, expandable structures.
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This is hilarious! Why we should be teaching geometry in school
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Row flares at ‘watered down’ maths claim
A CLAIM by a maths educators’ organisation that the matric maths standard was “watered down” to boost the matric pass rate was refuted yesterday.
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The iPhone Could Be The Ultimate Study Machine
With gigabytes of storage, dimensions comparable to traditional note cards, and a full color screen, the iPhone is the ultimate study companion. And, unlike many of its smartphone competitors, the iPhone and iPod Touch have huge appeal for the younger crowds that generally flock to study materials.
Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.
