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The Case of the Disappearing Innovative Resource Books

Posted by MiP • Apr 12, 2010

The last decade has seen the demise of the small independent publisher of educational materials. These were the small companies that published creative, teacher-generated innovative resource books. Recently, I recommended the book: When Are We Ever Gonna Have To Use This? by Hal Saunders, formally published by Dale Seymour Publications, to the staff at the Math Inquiries Project. Read Full Post →

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McKellar Makes Algebra Cool in Her Latest Book on Math

The well-known author of Math Doesn’t Suck takes on algebra in a way that makes math students excited and enthusiastic about the subject. McKellar is back with her third book, Hot X: ALGEBRA EXPOSED! Read More →

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In our latest newsletter Tom Murray explores the benefits of writing about math as a teaching tool, we present you with the "Shoelace Problem" and we ask where girls learn that math "Is Not Nice". Please read, enjoy and send us your feedback. Download the Newsletter (pdf)