Monthly Archives: September 2006

Number Crunchers #3

Posted on September 21, 2006 by admin

Hello all! Good to see you again. Today’s task is: Review the “Student Teams” page (listed to the right or click the link) and update your interest statement or add some good links. Identify your main maths approach. This will … Continue reading →

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Why Do Numbers Matter?

Posted on September 15, 2006 by admin

We want to explore numbers and help other people (students and adults) see why they are important. The world needs you to help them. Polling Oxley Cool Interactive Geometry Animal Populations Australian Population Clock and Themes Tracking popularity with Alexa … Continue reading →

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Welcome, Number Crunchers!

Posted on September 8, 2006 by admin

Today we’re meeting as a special group of Year 8 maths students. You folks have done a terrific job learning what you are supposed to about maths. But more than school learning, the world needs capable young people to help … Continue reading →

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C.a.R (Compass and Ruler)

Posted on September 5, 2006 by admin

I’ve been looking for Geometry software. I think I’ve found one that’s worth a look. It’s called C.a.R (Compass and Ruler). It’s open source freeware created in java so it can run from the Web or hard drive (as long … Continue reading →

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Welcome Year 8 Number Crunchers!

Posted on September 1, 2006 by admin

Hi everybody, Today we’ll be thinking about how numbers matter in your life. Think about averages, statistics, rate, size, etc. We’ll brainstorm some things and then we’d like you to add your ideas so we can build something cool. Just … Continue reading →

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