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By: Tammy Worcester

Another blockbuster in the 50 Quick & Easy series!

Math activities aligned to NCTM standards.

Enliven, enhance, and update your math lessons by integrating the resources and tools found on the the Internet and on the classroom computer. This book is full of fascinating ideas and resources that will inspire both teachers and students.

Includes Tips and Shortcuts: A quick reference for Microsoft Excel basics and PowerPoint tips.

Web resource categories include:
Algebra
Data and Probability
General Math
Geometry
Measurement
Numbers and Operations
Problem Solving

PowerPoint activities:
Chart Animation
Counting and Shape Mini-Book
Pizza Glyph
Tessellations …and more!

Inspiration and Kidspiration activities:
Category Corners
Patterns
Venn Diagram
What Shape Am I? …plus more!

Excel activities:
Algebra Challenge
Class Pet Pictogram
Electronic Game Board
Guess My Number
Create your own Measuring Guide
Number Pyramid
Stop Watch …and many more!

Each activity specifies:
Grade Level
Appropriate Software
Materials/Equipment Needed
Web Resources
Teacher’s Role
Student Instructions
CD contains Web resources and example files from PowerPoint, Excel, Inspiration and Kidspiration.

This is a book & CD of templates. They will work on just about any computer as long as you have the following:
Microsoft Ecxel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Inspiration
Kidspiration

Macintosh: 4 MB RAM, System 7 or higher.
Windows: 4 MB RAM, Windows 95/98 or higher.