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Numerals or Words
The article gives a few general guidelines regarding when to use numerals and when to spell them out as words.
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The Mathematics of Ancient Egypt
The ancient Egyptians possessed one of the earliest forms of mathematics, inspiring all mathematcal traditions that would follow in history.
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Chords Within a Key
How to figure out which chords you can play when you are in a certain key.
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Montessori 1 - 10 Counting Activities
Montessori counting 1-10 can be taught using several techniques, including Sandpaper Numerals, Number Rods, Spindle Boxes, Bead Stair, and Cards and Counters.
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Notinole from Babylon to Middle-earth
Tolkien researchers haven't overlooked the fundamentals of Tolkien's numerals, but the fundamentals of mathematics in Middle-earth may be easier to discern than previously believed.
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How to Make a Memory Clock
In this fast paced world, we know that time flies. Make a clock that keeps track of the good times and maybe even makes it seem that time is going backwards.
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Counting with Apples Primary Math Lesson Plans
Use a literature-based math lesson plan about apples to help children make the connection between numbers and objects when counting forward and backward.
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Brood X
Brood X has been in the news recently. Do you know why?
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Ancient Babylonian Mathematics
The mathematicians of ancient Babylonia were surprisingly sophisticated for their time, coming up with some very clever forms of mathematics.
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The Number Zero
As far as numbers go, zero has throughout history caused mathematicians no end of grief and discomfort, yet it remains an important chapter in mathematical history.
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A Very Short Look Back at Year 1000
HAPPY NEW YEAR, CENTURY, MILLENNIUM? Did we enter a new century or a new millennium the other night? Well, a new year, at least. Give or take a few years either way, we are close to a millennium. Here are some of the major events which occurred around the year 1000.
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Making a Clock
Valentine's Day brings with it a lot of hokey gifts that get put in a drawer, never to be seen again; but not this sweetheart of a clock!
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How to Teach Numbers to Kids with Special Needs
Using activities that involve touch as well as large muscle movements can help the child with a learning disability understand numbers.
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Easy Sudoku Puzzles
Traditional Sudoku puzzles uses numerals to fill in the puzzle. However, symbols, colors, letters, and numbers can be used for this addictive puzzle.
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Luther's Tragic Mistake: Part Thirty
Luther seems to be writing both from personal experience and also from anecdotal "evidence" of the malice of Jews. Which is which, though? And how much is true? That's the question. It is sad that hearsay might have been behind such venomous words that have reverberated for centuries.
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Kids' Birthday Countdown
Make the whole birthday month fun by counting down the days until the big event.
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Excuse Me, Do You Have the Time?
Examine a powerful and highly configurable free clock and timer for the Palm.
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Revelation: Qur'an part 2
In the second part of this article, Shlomi Tal examines the dualism and lack of science in the Quran.
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Child Sudoku
Simple lesson plan to introduce Sudoku, a puzzle game to your class. Sudoku can be introduced to students ranging from 5 years of age to adults.
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Teach Computing with Early History
Not all technology integration requires a computer. When including more computer science topics into the curriculum, do not overlook the importance of history.
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Documenting Your Boat - FAQs
To document or to not document your boat that is one of the freqently asked questions.
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Password Security on the Internet
Passwords are meant to enhance security and keep confidential information private. This article suggests guidelines to use them effectively.
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Teaching Place Value
Base 10 blocks can make abstract ideas like place value and regrouping visible and tangible for your primary school students when the time comes to teach math.
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Jared's Math Mania
Fun math games, drills and lesson plans.
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International Code Flags
Learn what International Code Flags Stand For
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The British in India 1825-1859
The colorful and varied uniforms of British Army military units in India in the 19th century.
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The Morgan Beatus, Part II
Morgan Beatus, medieval, art, history catholic liturgy spain
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Before or After Quotation Marks
This article details which punctuation marks go before the quotation marks and which ones go after.
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Creating an eBook
e-Books have the same type of sections as a printed book. The dimensions are smaller and the use of graphics is more liberal. Many e-Books use the .pdf format. These down
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Formulating Euler's Identity
The equation which has become known as "Euler's Identity" has been rated by mathematicians and laymen alike to be one of the most beautiful expressions in the history of
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Hats: To Top it all Off
A bevy of fashionable baseball style caps from various makers!
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INDIAN HIMALAYAS AND THE DISCOVERY OF EVEREST
About the discovery of Everest as the highest peak and the role of Indian Himalayas in the discovery
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Marine Fire Extinguisher Standards
Basic information on the classification, minimum number, recommended location, and inspection of marine fire extinguishers
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Oxidation and Reduction
A transfer of electrons happens in many important inorganic reactions, such as electrochemistry and extraction of metals from ores
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Progressive Versus Simple Tense
This article explains and demonstrates why simple past or present tense verbs are usually preferable to progressive tense verbs.
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That or Which?
This article discusses when "that" or "which" should be used as relative pronouns to introduce adjective clauses.
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Garden Stones, Time-Dials & Family Values
Stepping stones are a functional way to dress-up your lawn or garden and can be made into fun crafts that are easy for anyone to make and enjoy for your home or as a gift idea. But did you also know that it builds family values? It's true! Working together on a crafting or home-improvement project gives each member of the family a feeling of worth.
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Calendars Handmade By Kids
Children with an artistic bent will certainly enjoy designing and producing their own calendars with this educational calendar project for kids.
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Math Games: The Many Uses of Bingo
Everyone knows the game. It is for exactly that reason that bingo is such a useful game to play in the classroom. The thrill of shouting out "BINGO!" lasts a long time.
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Preschool File Folder Games
Preschoolers learn best through play. Not only are the concepts learned easy to retain, but creating a File Folder Game is cost efficient and fun to create!
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Book Review: Gramadeg Cymraeg Cyfoes
Despite a minor "Cymraeg Byw alert," I highly recommend this grammar text as a comprehensive basic reference.
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Book Review: Match Wits with the Kids
Brush up on forgotten facts or learn something new in this handy overview of English, mathematics, history, geography, the sciences, languages and Classics.
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Changing Education
Thomas Frey, founder of the DaVinci Institute in Colorado, outlines the areas of change for schools and education in the future.
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Ethnomathematics (Part I of II)
Mathematics is used, consciously or not, in a variety of cultural activities: in the creation and ornamentation of architectural structures; in figuring kin relations; in activities such as sewing, weaving, and beading; in hunting and navigation; in agricultural work such as laying out plots or understanding weather patterns and seasonal scheduling; in cooking and trade; in recreational activities such as gambling and gaming; as well as in spiritual symbolism.
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How to Teach Elementary Math Skills Using Candy
Use candy as manipulatives or in word problems to teach math skills like shapes, counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, estimation, and measuring.
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How To Write In Newspaper Style
To publish in journalism, a writer needs to understand what editors mean when they ask for a particular style of writing.
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iPhoto Tricks and Add-ons
I-Photo has its limitations, but awareness of these can help in overcoming them and, in some cases, superseding the basic functions of this essential Apple image program
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Making of the Parts of a Watch
The work of creating by hand the component parts of a watch, especially its movement, is painstaking. Here's a basic look at the process of making watch parts.
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