Tag Archives: Sketchpad Explorer

Sketchpad––Yes, It Can!

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Karen Greenhaus

Last week I ended my fall math conference touring schedule.  It’s been a fun-filled road trip—in the span of two months I’ve been to all three NCTM regionals in Dallas, TX, Hartford, CT, and Chicago, IL, not to mention AMTNYS … Continue reading →

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The Geometer’s Sketchpad and Sketch Exchange: What’s New?

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Elizabeth DeCarli

Hey Sketchpad users—there’s a new version of Sketchpad available! It’s Sketchpad version 5.05, a free upgrade for Sketchpad 5 users. For you early adopters, Sketchpad 5.05 is fully compatible with Mountain Lion and will also be compatible with Windows 8 … Continue reading →

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Students WANT to Learn Math

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Karen Greenhaus

I had the honor of being part of the annual Super Saturday STEM Expo in New York City last Saturday at the Harlem Armory in Harlem, NY.  This event was presented by School Community District 5, Abyssinian Development Corporation, and Morningside … Continue reading →

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Educational Technology: What is the Cost of Free?

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Karen Greenhaus

I am so tired of the question “why should we buy your product when we can get the same thing for free?” No, you can’t. I get it, I really do. I was a teacher for a long time, wanting … Continue reading →

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“Data Games”—Getting the Math Right in Math Games

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Rick Gaston

As a parent and math educator, I’m always on the lookout for high-quality, fun apps that help my sons and other young people develop their understanding of math. There are a large number of math games for mobile devices and … Continue reading →

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Look Before You Leap: iPads in Education

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Andres Marti

Happy leap day everybody! Over the last month, I’ve stumbled across a number of online articles and blogs about iPad integration in the classroom. The contexts and specifics vary widely: Yesterday I read about McAllen Independent School District and their plan … Continue reading →

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The key to everything around you is right in your pocket

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Ian Rosenfield

“You won’t be carrying a calculator with you everywhere you go.” A friend of mine recalled his math teacher telling him that. I’m sure we’ve all heard this or even have said it before ourselves. However, this particular retelling came … Continue reading →

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Touching the Math

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Ian Rosenfield
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Sketchpad has always been great for learning by doing. You can create a triangle and then manipulate the angles with your mouse and observe the results. There is something really primal, though, about using an iPad or a Smart Board, … Continue reading →

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What’s up with Key? A Response to Dan Meyer

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Andres Marti

The other week Dan Meyer sent out this tweet. I’m not sure what Key Curriculum Press is anymore but they run a helluva math ed blog. blog.keypress.com — Dan Meyer (@ddmeyer) January 20, 2012 While we appreciate the compliment (and … Continue reading →

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Oh, the Fractions You’ll See!

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Daniel Scher

A quick quiz: How many fractions are there? This may sound like an absurd question, but in the context of elementary mathematics curricula, it makes a lot of sense. Think about it: Children encounter fractions like 1/2, 3/4, and 2/6 … Continue reading →

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