As mathematics takes an increasing role in work and life, creativity must become central to its learning, because: 1) creativity and creative problem solving are essential 21st century skills, 2) creativity drives engagement and enjoyment, and 3) creativity builds understanding. 1. 21st Century Skills: In survey after survey, business and STEM leaders rate creativity and …
“Rather than ask why our students fail to measure up, this film asks us to reconsider the greater purpose of education. What if our education system valued personal growth over test scores? Put inquiry over mimicry? Encouraged passion over rankings? What if we decided that the higher aim of school was not the transmission of …
Spreadsheet Resources for the Learning and Doing of Mathematics The spreadsheet is a tool that presents opportunities for learners of all ages and abilities to engage in learning and doing mathematics in a novel way. A selection of spreadsheet labs that challenge learners to think and problem solve creatively will be presented, with a focus …
Let’s do a little target practice with this spreadsheet projectile simulator, which will map out the flight path of an arrow shooting toward a target.
What would a subtraction table look like? How would its pattern be different from an addition or multiplication table? Is subtraction commutative?
