Miss Bothwell's Math World

2009-03-02T12:21:00.002-05:00

Hello Class!

I've posted below a few sites on specific subjects that you have shown interest in. I hope you enjoy!

1. Archimedes! A lot of you seemed interested in this great mathematician who not only loved and did amazing math, but also designed some awesome weapons and other cool inventions. His life is full of amusing and intruiging stories. The irony, humor, and genius of this great man make him fascinating! I hope you get a chance to take a look at this site to see some more of the stuff he did!

2. Fractals! Fractals never cease to amaze! We looked at only a few fractals and gave a very basic definition of them in class, so for those of you interested in seeing and learning more, this is a great site. There are a lot of pictures and great explanations! Don't be intimidated if you don't know what something is, just click on it to find out! Have fun!

3. Nova Videos! They're well-made, interesting, and they cover a wide variety of topics. We watched one in class and now I'm giving you a link to ones that are available on the internet so that you can watch them at home! Look through the different topics under physics and math to see what interests you. Then sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

Learning Beyond the Classroom!

2009-02-23T16:46:00.002-05:00

You don't have to be in the classroom to learn! I've included for you three sites that are great for learning and practicing your math skills even when we're not in class!

1)Illuminations: Resources for Teaching Math -- This site is filled with great ways to practice and use what you've learned! I will give you the link to any games or puzzles that will sumplement what we've learned in class or you can explore the site yourself! For an example of a game, click here. You can practice factoring by either play against the computer or against a friend! Have fun!

2)Euclid's Elements: Interactive -- Euclid's Elements is commonly known as the "bible of mathematics." It is arguably one of the most influential books of all time. It takes us through the logical development of geometry and other branches of mathematics. Now it is readily available to us in a fairly accessible manner, complete with interactive images to help us understand. Look a look. See what all the fuss is about!

3)hotmath.com -- This site has few fun games that help you strengthen and quicken some of your math skills. Some game subjects are factors and divisors. Great for practicing algebra and truly very fun!

So check out some of these sites sometime and see how your learning can continue even outside the classroom!

Math Sites

2009-02-10T16:25:00.004-05:00

These are few fun and interesting sites you may enjoy looking at:

1) Coolmath.com - This site is loaded with fun! It is "an amusement park of math!" It has something for everyone: those who love math, those who hate math, students, parents, and many others! It has review games, lessons, puzzles, art, and so much more! Great to explore and easy to use!

2) Ask Dr. Math - This site has the answer to virtually any question you can think of! And if it doesn't have the answer you're looking for, you can ask! Great for when you're studying, doing homework, or are just curious about something mathematical!

3) MAA (Mathematical Association of America) - Ever wonder what math is like outside of the classroom? This site can give you a glimpse! It's got news updates, photography, clubs, and more, all related to math. There is even a section especially for you, students! And be sure to check out my favorite part: MAA minutemath. Mathminute has a new challenge for you to try every weekday!

Great Search Engines!

2009-01-29T10:27:00.000-05:00

Hello learners!

Here are a few good search engines that will hopefully be helpful to you!

1. Google: I expect that most of you have used Google to search for websites, images, and maybe even video, but were aware of its scholar search? This search will connect you to a number of scholarly articles that would be great to use in any research project! Google also has maps, news, books, and more! Just click here to look for yourself!

2. Wikipedia: Yes, Wikipedia can be good! I know many of you have been told to avoid Wikipedia because it is a "wiki" site. (Which means that the information on this site can be edited by anyone and is therefore not always accurate.) However, if we keep that in mind, I believe that we can use Wikipedia as a great starting point for research. Just make sure you check the information you find there with a more reliable source! Click here to take a look at the extensive information available on Wikipedia.

3. MacTutor: This site is filled with interesting information about math history! You can explore this site in the traditional search form or have fun finding mathematicians who share your birthday! You can find mathematicians who born near you or learn about mathematical topics that interest you! Click here to explore the world of math!

Greetings

2009-01-15T19:44:00.000-05:00

Hello, there. Welcome to my mathematics classroom blog. I will be updating it with fun and useful posts and links, so keep checking for new developments!

Email Ms. Bothwell if you have any suggestions for future items. Your input is always appreciated!