Monthly Archives: September 2011

Real World Integers

Image Source: http://www.divediscover.whoi.edu When we think of Integers, or negative numbers in the real world, we usually think of being below sea level, or we may think of being at low temperatures. Image Source: http://www.odec.ca The following Slideshare presentation shows … Continue reading

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Equations Games

In this post we present a number of free Algebra Equations Games and Activities that students can use to reinforce their equation solving skills. Simply click on the image of the game, or the provided text link, to open the … Continue reading

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Off-Road Algebra

Image Source: http://multivu.prnewswire.com “Math Matters” are a great bunch of people in the USA with a mission to employ 21st century learning tools and methodologies to help make math relevant and fun again for teachers and students. They have generously … Continue reading

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Football Assignment

Image Source: http://resources3.news.com.au Troy West (“The Cat Man”) sure likes to spend a day at the footy! In this post we outline a maths assignment on Football called “A Day at the Footy”. The assignment was developed by Ms Shane, … Continue reading

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AFL Ground Sizes

Image Source: http://resources3.news.com.au The Melbourne Cricket Ground “MCG” is the undisputed home of AFL Football. At the end of season Grand Final it can accommodate up to 100,000 cheering fans. The MCG actually comes in at Number 10 on the … Continue reading

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