Math

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 * Wiki’s on the web about math topics**

Effective Math Videos http://k12wiki.wikispaces.com/Effective+Math+Videos

Mathematical Musings Thoughts of a middle school math teacher who is re-discovering technology http://mathmusings.blogspot.com/ This is a blog that links to her wiki.

http://verity7math.blogspot.com/ 7th grade math Blog.by James Tubbs at Wyoming, OH near Cincinatti All problems are based on the Ohio Academic Standards http://grade7math.blogspot.com/

Why use wikis and blogs in our math classrooms? Writing in Mathematics http://www.mathwire.com/writing/writing1.html This site links to other very good resources for writing in math class.

Teachers incorporate writing in math class to **help students reflect on their learning, deepen their understanding** of important concepts by explaining and providing examples of those concepts**, and make important connections to real-life applications** of the math they are learning. Teachers use the writing assignments to assess student understanding of important concepts, student proficiency in explaining and using those concepts and each student's attitude toward learning mathematics. Writing in mathematics is a win-win for both teacher and student. Although it may be difficult to introduce this practice, it is well worth the effort. Look for simple ways to incorporate short writings throughout daily lessons and longer writings over the course of weeks or math units.

From: http://teachersfirst.wikispaces.com/5-8+Grade+Math+Ideas+for+Wikis+to+use+with+Students