Stories and Jokes and Puzzles
Puzzles from the Franklin Institute offers stories and jokes and puzzles as well as lessons in mathematics....
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http://members.cox.net/mathmistakes/
rest of the site)
Puzzles from the Franklin Institute offers stories and jokes and puzzles as well as lessons in mathematics. A classical story or joke or puzzle will help some students remember a math concept better than a concept alone.
The TimeSlips Project facilitates inter-generational story-telling. Since a computer never forgets and stores information easily, this site is an example of assistive technology--the name of particular technology for folks with disabilities.
Math mistakes turns common errors into puzzles with a touch of humor.
Mathcats offers creative explorations for young children. Math Playground, also for young children, encourages fun in math rather than a fearful experience.
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Math is hard for most of us. Humor relieves anxiety.
