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10 Jul 2014

Barbecued Math

Renata PalmsUncategorizedmutiplying fractions

Here is another fun math problem involving the multiplication of fractions. Mr. Jefferson is planning a big picnic for his family.  He is expecting 12 adults and 24 children. He…

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3 Jul 2014

Happy Fourth of July Math Puzzle

Renata PalmsUncategorizedaddition, algebra problem

Our town is planning a sensational Fourth of July fireworks.  The professionals in charge of the fireworks display will light four Rockets every minute,  two Sonic Booms every 30 seconds, one Super Rocket…

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27 Jun 2014

World Cup Soccer by the Numbers

Renata PalmsUncategorizedFIFA World Cup, grade 5 math

Here’s a timely math question for students in grades 5 and up. Europe has more than 53 soccer teams. They have played 268 matches and scored 749 times. What is their…

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23 Jun 2014

Use math to catch more fish

Renata PalmsUncategorizeddistance rate and time, division, fishing problem, fun math problem

It can take a lot of patience to catch fish.  Sometimes you have to put the bait right in front of them.  Figure this problem out. The fish are 21…

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17 Jun 2014

Mountain Ridge named a top Junior High School

Kevin BrileyUncategorizedmath intervention, top junior high school

I wanted to share this great news from Mountain Ridge Junior High School in North Highland, Utah.  They were recently ranked 21st among all top junior high schools in the country. …

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17 Jun 2014

STEM Garden Riddle

Renata PalmsUncategorizedfun math problem, inscects and arachnids, STEM

Here is a math and science problem combined: In my garden I found 2 spiders, 3 honeybees and 1 earthworm. How many legs were there in all? For help, you may…

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9 Jun 2014

Math Teachers send your fun math problems

Kevin BrileyUncategorized

We are committed to helping students keep up their math skills over the summer. You can help.  Submit your ideas for fun math problems to this blog and we will…

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6 Jun 2014

Baseball diamond math

Renata PalmsUncategorizedbaseball, fun math problem, math intervention

During the summer months we will be running a series of fun math problems to help students stay sharp, including those on grade level and those in need of math intervention.…

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4 Jun 2014

Students say the darndest things about old technology

Renata PalmsUncategorizedBill Cosby, kids react to old computers, kids say the darndest things, old computers

“Where’s the mouse?”  “How do you turn it on?”  “Where are all the apps?” If you’ve been on this planet as long as I have you may remember Kids Say the Darndest…

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27 May 2014

Good advice on BYOD

Kevin BrileyUncategorizedBYOD, District Administration, Title 1 funds

  Are you considering BYOD in your district?  A recent article in District Administration caught my eye. It provides good, practical advice from several districts that have made the plunge. …

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