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  1. Added Mar 17, 2009 by chris_dede and 3 others
    For better or worse, games are seen as a "silver bullet" to motivate students.
  2. Added Feb 15, 2009 by cgrant
    At The Problem Site, you can play educational games and daily puzzles, find interesting reference pages, and engage in fun problem solving activities. There are word games, math games, math problems, mystery quests, and many other free educational resources.
  3. Added Jan 28, 2009 by gutman_librarians
    International assessments show U.S. math students outperformed by those in many other countries. Research supported by NSF illuminates the role of teaching, curriculum and technology in math education, and demonstrates the importance of math education to all citizens.
  4. Added Jan 05, 2009 by libbypokel
    This is an old study (2006), but the concept is really interesting--especially its tie to student-teacher relationships and behaviors interpreted as disrespect!
  5. Added Oct 06, 2008 by jenn.m.stevens
    A Dutch psychologist says that software's guidance can cause us to be passive and less able to solve problems that groups that use just paper and pencil. Dissertation abstract is here: http://en.scientificcommons.org/30004846
  6. Added Oct 02, 2008 by beautyfulgazelle
    "Lego introducing a robotics program designed to teach children as young as age 7 how to make simple machines and write software programs to solve problems." Teaches "critical thinking in math and the writing, storytelling, and presenting that students are encouraged to do as part of the program incorporate language arts skills."
  7. Added Aug 14, 2008 by brasst and 3 others
    a wealth of problems and puzzles; online mentoring; research; team problem solving; collaborations; and professional development. Students have fun and learn a lot. Educators share ideas and acquire new skills.
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