November 8, 2010
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"Splashes and Taxes" pp. 14-15
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related to the articles and skills in the November 8, 2010 issue of Scholastic MATH Magazine.
For each, we indicate if it is intended for students, teachers, or both.
- COVER
STUDENTS AND TEACHERS: Here are the U.S. box office earnings for all the Harry Potter movies.
http://boxofficemojo.com/franchises/chart/?id=harrypotter.htm - "FAST MATH," PP. 2-3
STUDENTS AND TEACHERS: Learn more about the Giant Isopod.
http://www.seasky.org/deep-sea/giant-isopod.html - "EMMA'S COLLEGE COSTS," PP. 4-5
STUDENTS: More helpful information about college costs and how to pay for them.
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/add-it-up/4494.html - "SMARTPHONES' SOARING SALES," PP. 6-7
STUDENTS: Make your own line graph.
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx?ID=97df95aee20c46bbba3c75a14623b649 - "TEMPA-CHIRP," PP. 10-11
TEACHERS: A short biography of A.E. Dolbear to share with your class.
http://www.hsccnh.org/mm/mm076.cfm - "PUTS THE FOOT IN FOOTBALL," PP. 12-13
STUDENTS: Keep track of statistics from your favorite punters for the rest of the season.
http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?tabSeq=1&statisticPositionCategory=PUNTER&season=2010&seasonType=REG - "SPLASHES AND TAXES," PP. 14-15
STUDENTS: Taxes can be confusing, even for adults. Here are some helpful tips.
www.mortgageloan.com/tax-tips-for-teens
