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Mathematical News Snapshots for high School

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Reviewed:: Jan 19, 2024 by Mathematics

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Overview:

This site consists of a collection of presentations with the aim of sharing interesting mathematical problems and applications with high school students

Type of Material:

Collection

Recommended Uses:

In-class presentations, Homework assignments, Individual study

Written permission from authors is required to copy, duplicate, or redistribute materials.

Technical Requirements:

These PowerPoint presentations can be played directly online with any browser. The user has to ask permission to actually use it in the classroom.

Identify Major Learning Goals:

The purpose of this resources is to introduce high school students to interesting mathematical topics and applications.

Target Student Population:

High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

Basic Algebra

Content Quality

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Strengths:: This collection of presentations includes a variety of engaging topics including the 4 color problem, Fermat’s Last Theorem, and the Monty Hall Problem. Each presentation provides a brief and engaging overview of the selected topic.
Concerns:: None

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:: Presentations are designed to be accessible to high school students. Topics are introduced slowly and clearly. This would be a great resource for individual study. Slides could also be used for in-class presentations. For most topics, a list of related theorems, conjectures, and/or open questions have been provided. Contact information for requesting permission to copy, duplicate, or redistributing materials is included at the beginning of each presentation.
Concerns:: None

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

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Strengths:: The homepage is very visually appealing. The different presentation topics are arranged in vibrantly colored boxes. Presentations themselves are colorful, engaging, and interactive.
Concerns:: It is difficult to fit the entire presentation as well as the button to advance slides on the screen at the same time. Users can advance to the next slide by clicking in the presentation. However, clicking on a graphic or link will result in opening a new window rather than proceeding to the next slide.

Other Issues and Comments:: None
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