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Introducing Integers
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These models help students think about positive and negative integers in real-life situations and offer concrete ways to problem solve and intuitively build a conceptual understanding of integers. The Mathwire collection includes explanations of each model, discussion of appropriate manipulatives, and downloadable templates and activities. |
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Winter Math ActivitiesBe sure to check out the Mathwire Winter Math Activities collections for more seasonal math activities and resources designed to develop mathematical concepts and skills: |
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Gingebread Man MathGingerbread men and gingerbread houses enjoy special popularity around the holidays, but many of these gingerbread activities are timeless and complement literature titles that teachers use at the beginning of school or after the holidays. It's very easy to incorporate mathematics into a study of gingerbread men, and students will enjoy the data collection activities and games while learning math skills and deepening their understanding of important mathematical concepts. View the Mathwire |
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Snowman MathSnowmen are a common theme in many elementary classrooms during the winter months. Include some snowman math to beat the winter doldrums. This is especially appropriate for much of the U.S. in the midst of record low temperatures and significant snowstorms. Look through the math activities in this collection and add some to your repertoire. Consider including some measurement, games and problem solving this year. View the Mathwire |
Penguin MathThe movies have renewed interest in penguins. Use this captivation with penguins to sneak in some strong math activities. View the Mathwire |
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Mathwire Blog
Don't miss the new Mathwire Blog for the latest updates on Mathwire! The Mathwire blog will feature new activities as they are added to the Mathwire collection and it will also spotlight classic Mathwire activities, adding suggestions for classroom implementation and/or modifications to best meet the needs of varied students in a classroom.
Best of all, the Mathwire Blog format allows users to comment on the activities and add their own ideas to the mix. This should benefit all of us as we try to engage students in learning mathematics.
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About Mathwire.com
Mathwire.com is designed to provide activities and appropriate worksheets for teachers to use in their classrooms. All activities and worksheets support the constructivist approach to learning mathematics and the NCTM Standards.
Activities: The activities on this site were developed by Terry Kawas and the teachers in districts where she has worked as a math consultant and coach or with students she has taught in college math-methods courses. The activities are classroom-tested by teachers and appropriate modifications have been made to reflect this field-testing. These activities are posted online in an effort to share quality activities and routines within the mathematics community.
Terms of Use: Teachers are welcome to download any of the activities for free use in their classrooms. No activities may be copied for use on other websites or included in commercial products without permission in writing from Terry Kawas, webmaster. Contact Terry Kawas