Out of the Math Box!

Activities, Writings, and Videos by Debra K. Borkovitz

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    • 0018 Number Theory
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    • 0022 Linear Func and Eqns
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    • 0026 Probability
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  • Math
    • Algebra
    • Calculus
    • Discrete Mathematics
    • Fractions Decimals and Percents
    • Geometry
    • Liberal Arts Mathematics
    • Number Systems
    • Number Theory
    • Quantitative Reasoning
    • Trigonometry
    • Whole Numbers and Operations
    • Random Cool Math Things
  • Teaching
    • Assessment
    • GeoGebra
    • Problem Solving Activities
    • SketchUp
    • Spreadsheets
  • MTEL
    • Main
    • Interpreting Your Results
    • 0016 Num Sys/Place Val
    • 0017 Int, Frac, Dec, Percent, Mixed
    • 0018 Number Theory
    • 0019 Operations
    • 0020 Algebra
    • 0021 Concept of Function
    • 0022 Linear Func and Eqns
    • 0023 Measurement
    • 0024 Geometry
    • 0025 Descriptive Stats
    • 0026 Probability
    • 1 Random Question
    • 5 Random Questions
    • 10 Random Questions
    • 20 Random Questions
    • 45 Random Questions
  • Video
    • Algebra/Discrete Math
    • Geometry
    • Number/Operations
    • Number Theory
  • Blog
    • Whole Math Teacher Blog
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous

Spreadsheets

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14 Nov 2011

Excel for Math Classes

posted in: Spreadsheets | 2

A video series.

1 Sep 2011

Pool Table Math with Excel (includes a Video)

posted in: Number Theory, Problem Solving Activities, Spreadsheets | 0

This is a classic problem solving activity that I first saw many years ago in Mathematics: A Human Endeavor.   The NCTM has a nice applet to test cases one at a time.   Since I like playing with Excel and … Read More

Study group, Video
16 Jun 2010

Linear Transformations with Graphics

posted in: Algebra, Spreadsheets | 0

I made this video when I was thinking about ways to teach the basics of linear transformations and matrices by illustrating their connections to computer graphics.  I wanted to show the actual matrix calculations that lead to the graphics, as … Read More

Transformations, Video
4 Aug 2009

Pascal’s Triangle

posted in: Discrete Mathematics, Spreadsheets | 0

Explores some patterns in Pascal’s Triangle using Excel, including using conditional formatting to make a Sierpinski triangle. Excel Level: Beginning Plus (introduces conditional formatting). Math Level: Elementary – College.

Pascal's triangle, Sierpinski triangle, Video
30 Jul 2009

Multiplication Table

posted in: Spreadsheets, Whole Numbers and Operations | 0

Making a multiplication table is an excellent beginning Excel Activity.  This video shows an efficient way to do it using absolute references, but there are many other approaches.   I use an open-ended handout for this activity in class.   This video … Read More

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