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   "I have found
   a perfect way
   to teach
   mathematics. 
  The margin is 
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Kierkegaard reveals a secret Kierkegaard
reveals a secret

Indoctrination or freedom to learn - the teacher's choice.
Guessing is good for you Guessing is good for you
George Polya suggests ten commandments for math teachers.
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Confusion is good
Based on a real dialogue between student and teacher. Is the teacher trying to confuse the student?
The learner is always right The learner is always right
The student makes a mistake, what does the teacher do?
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That's a very good question
Students can solve a simple equation in many ways, if you let them.
What is mathematics?
A novel with more questions than answers. From a journey to the Dominican Republic.
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action

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The law of small numbers
What is true for small numbers may not be true for bigger ones. Test your intuition!
Drunk driving Drunk driving
Some questions for discussion.
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Multiplying on Mars
A new algorithm for multiplication has been invented on Mars. Also with news from the planet Gubmuh.

The first investigation better be good!
Drawing lines on a grid may not increase the tomato harvest, but it can illustrate a new way of learning mathematics.
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dialogue

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Post a question, anyone answers, or, just browse what's being said.
discuss.jpg (3070 bytes) What is an email discussion group?
The best way to find out is to join one.
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problems

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Starting problems Starting problems
Question precedes answers. A new topic should start with a question.

Just problems

Just problems
Set the creative spirit free.
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quijote2.gif (1378 bytes) Practice problems
Practice is important. Can it also be meaningful?

Best answers

Best answers
If you can solve this problem, you are good!
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tools

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Free turtle pondering Free turtle pondering
Set your students free with free Logo.

Maple V

Maple V
Do you have problems with factorisation? Do the sides of your equations not see eye to eye? A solution is near!
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Online Magazines
Every newspaper with respect for itself has an online edition. Are mathematics education journals following suit?
What's out there?
For someone interested in the learning of mathematics, what does the web offer? 
Enlaces en español.
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The Lemonade Bottles Problem
by David Fielker
Children invent algorithms for division while solving a practical problem.
Writings by Stephen I Brown
Thoughts on humanistic mathematics education, and much more.
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