Monthly Archives: August 2011

Pyjama Party anyone?

Posted on August 28, 2011 by webmaths

My Year 12 Mathematics students have been working hard, having just finished the Geometry and Measurement option. On Friday we started Networks. They had a dress-up day and came to school in their PJ’s and slippers – a good way … Continue reading →

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Number Puzzles

Posted on August 28, 2011 by webmaths

I have recently been investigating the use of number puzzles in the Mathematics classroom. As a puzzle solver, I find them both relaxing and motivating. To reach that final solution gives the solver a clear sense of purpose and a … Continue reading →

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I’ll Be Back!

Posted on August 8, 2011 by webmaths

It has been a long time since my last post but in the famous words of Sylvester Stallone: “I’ll be back”. You see I’ve fallen prey to new technology called the KINDLE. Being an avid reader, I have had little … Continue reading →

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