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Here are some articles from the ORIGO website that you might try at home.
- Dominoes: More Than a Game :Domino games involve calculation and thinking strategies, which makes dominoes an ideal resource for teaching various aspects of mathematics.
- Fingers: A Powerful Representation of Ten : Fingers are a ready and powerful resource for representing ten that students already use naturally
- Mental Computation Strategies: Addition : Students can make mental calculations quickly and easily with the help of strategies.
- Classification Charts: 2D Shapes :Classification charts show hierarchical relationships between categories of items, such as objects or concepts.
- Algebra: 4 Big Ideas :Developing algebraic thinking in the early school years provides a solid foundation for later algebra symbol work .
- Exploring 2D Shapes : This activity shows how folded paper polygons can be used to develop students’ understanding of compound shapes.
- Number Sense: What It Is and How It Is Developed : A good sense of number is developed by discussing students’ understanding of numbers, encouraging them to think about numbers.
- Using Games in Mathematics :Games have long been used to motivate students and help them enjoy mathematics.
There are many math sites available for free on the web, here is a list of some we have found.
