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861. Tessellations
     Teaching tessellations to late elementary students
     - Date of thread's last activity: 15 July 2000

862. Compensation as a form of estimation
     How to teach 8th-graders compensation as a form of estimation.
     - Date of thread's last activity: 12 July 2000

863. Trapezoid
     Definition of trapezoid
     - Date of thread's last activity: 28 June 2000

864. Math Curriculum
     Choosing math activities for students with low math skills and low interest
     - Date of thread's last activity: 24 June 2000

865. Linear and exponential equations
     Differences between linear and exponential equations
     - Date of thread's last activity: 19 June 2000

866. Schoolwide Math Project (K-5)
     Ideas for schoolwide Math Fair aimed at K-5.
     - Date of thread's last activity: 31 May 2000

867. Geometry investigation wanted
     Geometry investigations or projects at the 5th grade level
     - Date of thread's last activity: 31 May 2000

868. Ability grouping
     Grouping third grade students by mathematical ability
     - Date of thread's last activity: 26 May 2000

869. Internet Scavenger Hunt
     Internet Scavenger Hunt questions centered around math or math related topics
     - Date of thread's last activity: 23 May 2000

870. Building bridges
     Lessons involving constructing or building bridges
     - Date of thread's last activity: 20 May 2000

871. Measurement
     Instructions on making and using a clinometer (sextant)
     - Date of thread's last activity: 17 May 2000

872. Negative numbers
     The origin of negative numbers
     - Date of thread's last activity: 17 May 2000

873. Circles and Cutting A Cake
     Theorems that could be used to take a circular cake and cut it up evenly
     - Date of thread's last activity: 14 May 2000

874. Teachers
     Problems facing today's teachers.
     - Date of thread's last activity: 8 May 2000

875. Research on use of problem solving models in K-12
     Looking for examples of research on problem solving
     - Date of thread's last activity: 3 May 2000

876. What is a math unit?
     Defining math units
     - Date of thread's last activity: 13 April 2000

877. AP Statistics
     Tips on teaching Advanced Placement Statistics for the first time.
     - Date of thread's last activity: 20 February 2000

878. Growth projects
     Integrating technology into growth/decay projects; looking for real data to use
     - Date of thread's last activity: 5 February 2000

879. Fractal Geometry
     Explaining fractal geometry to tenth graders.
     - Date of thread's last activity: 5 February 2000

880. The change in emphasis and methods of teaching math
     Teaching math with more emphasis on mental strategies and practical experiences and less emphasis on recording, particularly in the early years
     - Date of thread's last activity: 1 February 2000

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