January 10, 2011
DIGITAL PACKAGE FOR:
"Math Wiz Comics: Don't Call Them 'Acute'" pp. 14-15
- Projectable PDF of this article
- Differentiated-instruction activities: BASIC or ADVANCED
- Hear a listen-and-read podcast
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EVEN MORE RESOURCES FOR THIS ISSUE:
- PRINTABLE: This issue's skills review quiz
- NEW! NUMBERS IN THE NEWS!
Click for this week's story! - STUDENT POLL: Don't Skip the Jump?
- TEACHER'S EDITION: Download it here
ONLINE LINKS
related to the articles and skills in the January 10, 2011 issue of Scholastic MATH Magazine.
For each, we indicate if it is intended for students, teachers, or both.
- COVER
STUDENTS AND TEACHERS: Find out any car’s mpg and other useful information about gas mileage.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/ - "FAST MATH," PP. 2-3
TEACHERS: Read Jon McLoone’s full blog post about how he came up with the 25 best hangman words. It may be a little complicated for your students, so highlight the best points to go over with your class.
http://blog.wolfram.com/2010/08/13/25-best-hangman-words/ - “MASLOW: NEVER SLOW,” PP. 4–5
STUDENTS: Tips for teen drivers
http://www.dmv.org/insurance/safe-driving-tips-for-teenage-drivers.php
STUDENTS: Guide to car insurance
http://www.dmv.org/insurance/teen-guide-to-car-insurance.php - “ONE YEAR AGO IN HAITI,” PP. 6-7
STUDENTS: Find out more about the American Red Cross and how you can volunteer.
http://redcrossyouth.org/
TEACHERS: A collection of news stories about the earthquake and its aftermath.
http://tinyurl.com/2bm4k4s
TEACHERS: Be prepared in case of an emergency.
http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.d8aaecf214c576bf971e4cfe43181aa0/?vgnextoid=0dc51a53f1c37110VgnVCM1000003481a10aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default - “MATH IN JEOPARDY,” PP. 8-9
TEACHERS: Learn about the official classroom version of Jeopardy.
http://www.classroomjeopardy.com/ - “GIANT LEAP FOR WOMEN,” PP. 10-11
STUDENTS AND TEACHERS: Follow the U.S. women’s ski jumping team.
http://www.wsjusa.com/ - “KATY’S CURRENCY,” PP. 12-13
STUDENTS AND TEACHERS: Keep track of the latest exchange rates, especially before a trip overseas.
http://money.cnn.com/data/currencies/
