[Octm] FW: Visit ON-Math, NCTM's New Electronic School Journal

[Weinand, Stacey]

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From: NCTM Member Services [mailto:memberservices at nctm.org]
Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 10:35 AM
To: snicholas at ou.edu
Subject: Visit ON-Math, NCTM's New Electronic School Journal


Dear Sacra,

The premier issue of ON-Math: Online Journal of School Mathematics is now 
online at http://www.nctm.org/onmath/. Access is free for a limited time.

ON-Math is a peer-reviewed journal developed and designed exclusively for 
the Web. ON-Math features articles on how to effectively use electronic 
tools to help students learn mathematics. Articles are available for 
teachers at all grade levels. 


IN THIS ISSUE

Elementary School

"Promoting Discourse about Rational Number Relationships" 
http://my.nctm.org/eresources/view_article.asp?article_id=2071
Uses an applet and an interactive spreadsheet file to build an 
understanding of the relationship of fractions, decimals, and percents.


Middle School

"Developing Algebraic Thinking"
http://my.nctm.org/eresources/view_article.asp?article_id=2072
Features an activity done kinesthetically, with manipulatives, applets, 
and classroom discussion, to help students formalize algebraic thinking. 


High School

"Maximizing Triangle Area: An Interactive-Inspired Proof"
http://my.nctm.org/eresources/view_article.asp?article_id=2073
Examines two geometric optimization problems involving triangle area and 
looks at how technology can play an active part in the proof process.

"Interactive String Parabolas"
http://my.nctm.org/eresources/view_article.asp?article_id=2074
Features a dynamic geometry program that helps students make interactive 
string designs and explore the mathematics behind them.


Each ON-Math article includes:

·	A printable PDF version
·	Links to featured electronic tools 
·	Article references and author information


GET INVOLVED WITH ON-MATH

Have you used technology successfully in your classroom? The ON-Math 
Editorial Panel would like to hear from you. Submit your article ideas to 
onmathpanel at nctm.org. 

Share your comments and reactions to ON-Math at onmath at nctm.org. 


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