In this Newsletter<\/p>\n
1. IntMath future development - survey results
\n2. Math tip - Solving math word problems
\n3. From the math blog
\n4. Some brain math<\/p>\n
Thank you to all those who completed the survey on future IntMath developments (which I mentioned in the last IntMath Newsletter).<\/p>\n
The survey showed there is strong interest in each of the following:<\/p>\n
There were some great suggestions that you gave in the written part of the survey and I will progressively develop the best ideas over the coming months.<\/p>\n
Thanks again for your input!<\/p>\n
Most students struggle when they are asked to solve word problems. There is a good reason for this — your brain is super-busy while figuring out such problems.<\/p>\n
This tip became a bit long for this Newsletter so I made it into a separate article. Check it out here:<\/p>\n
Math Problem Solving and Brain Activity<\/a><\/p>\n 1) Fractal Science Kit<\/a> 2) Google gadgets - cool extras for your website<\/a> 3) Friday Math Movie - Math Test Anxiety<\/a> To finish, I thought I'd tell you some interesting facts about the brain. <\/p>\n
\n3. From the math blog<\/h2>\n
\nFractals are beautiful mathematical art objects. This article describes a tool for creating them.<\/p>\n
\nGoogle Gadgets allow you to easily add fun stuff to your Website or blog, including math games.<\/p>\n
\nThis strange anime illustrates one student's nightmares about math tests. Warning - it's very strange and may be disturbing for some viewers.<\/p>\n
\n4. Some brain math<\/h2>\n
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