Plot your functions!!

In order to check if you are doing correctly any exercise related to functions part, you can use fooplot.

It´s a great tool to see how a function is

Improve your Maths Vocabulary

With this online dictionary, you can read and listen to definitions related to Maths.

It is a good and a funny way of reviewing vocabulary and learning new words.

Select your level, look up the word(s) you are interested in and... LEARN A LOT!

http://www.glencoe.com/apps/eGlossary612/landing.php

Making math a game

Math, by nature, is formulaic, which means math classes are often formulaic, too. Students study the unit, learn formulas, learn definitions, take an exam, and then repeat the cycle in the following unit. We wanted to do something a little different with the bilingual section math classes, so we decided to make math a game.

Learning outcomes of games, expecially for exam review, are as good as or better than outcomes from "traditional" ways of instruction. So, we decided to use the American game show "Jeopardy" as inspiration because it's a great way to practice definitions and mathematical concepts. Jeopardy games have five categories, and each category has five questions. The questions are worth between 100 and 500 points, with the idea that the questions that are worth more points are more difficult.

Using a blank template from the Jeopardy Labs website (I highly recommend this site; it has a ton of pre-made templates for all subjects), I created Jeopardy games for 2nd year and 4th year exam review. See the 2nd year game, which was about square roots, here. 

It took the students a bit of time to understand some of the specific rules, like the fact that they had to wait for me to read the question before they could "buzz in" to provide their team's answer. But in the end, the game was a great way to combine math, English and, most importantly, a bit of fun in the classroom. 

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