POWERPOINT AND EXCEL FILES

Below are various Microsoft PowerPoint files which may be useful to you in teaching math. All are homemade by Joe Hill. Feel free to download them and alter them to suits your needs. They will work on either Windows or Macintosh computers.

Standards-VirginiaNational.ppt

A quick overview and comparison of the National Curriculum and Evaluation Standards and the Virginia Standards of Learning.

Arithmetic&Algebra.ppt

Use Algebra to Teach Arithmetic; Use Arithmetic to Teach Algebra. Presents several ideas for teaching Algebraic concepts using arithmetic.

DecimalswithBase10Blocks.ppt How to use Base Ten Blocks to teach operations with decimals
Factoring.ppt A "starter" file showing how PowerPoint can be used to create electronic flash cards.
Zero.ppt A look at the number zero.
FairDivision.ppt How do you divide quantities up which aren't all the same? Presents an introduction to the topic of Fair Division.
FavoriteProblems.ppt Some of my favorite problems I've run into in my 30+ years of mathematics education
FractionswithPatternBlocks.ppt How to use Pattern Blocks to teach operations with fractions
HowBigIsAMillion.ppt How big really is a million? Gives examples of how large a million really is.
HowdoMathStudentFeel.ppt Lets participants feel the frustration that some students have when mathematical ideas are presented just because they don't know the basic symbols...
IHaveWhoHas.ppt Use Powerpoint to create "I Have, Who Has?" activities. Print your slides 8 per page.
IHaveWhoHasAlgebra.ppt An example of "I Have, Who Has?" intended for Algebra I classes.
IHaveWhoHasMath8.ppt An example of "I Have, Who Has?" intended for Math 8 classes.
JeopardyAlgebra.ppt Simple Jeopardy game intended for Algebra I classes. Note: the teacher is expected to know the right answer! Modify this game for your students' grade and ability levels.
JeopardyMS.ppt Simple Jeopardy game intended for Middle School math classes. Note: the teacher is expected to know the right answer! Modify this game for your students' grade and ability levels.
LawsExponents.ppt An example of how PowerPoint can be used to create electronic flash cards.
LearnPowerPoint.ppt A tutorial of using PowerPoint.
MentalMath.ppt Shows some examples of using Mental Math techniques appropriate for upper elementary school.
PatternsFunctionsAlgebra.ppt Discusses the SOL strand Patterns, Functions, and Algebra including what needs to be taught at upper elementary school.
ProbabiltyProblems.ppt Several interesting probability problems are discussed.
UsingPlayingCards.ppt Shows various activities that can be done in a math class using normal playing cards. Solutions are provided.
BingoExcelSheet.xls Generates problems to be used in a homemade Bingo game to help students practice their multiplication and addition facts
HundredChart.xls Students fill in missing numbers on a hundreds chart.
NumberSense.ppt
Students practice identifying how many dots they see
AdditionFacts.ppt
Students learn basic addition facts with symbolic representations.
AddSubtract.ppt
Students practice addition subtraction facts. Edit this file with your own examples and use the "duplicate slide" idea to add more problems.
Multiplication.ppt Discusses three models for multiplication with an emphasis on the area model.
BasicOperations.ppt Discusses all four basic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Planning.ppt Questions to ask yourself as you plan your math lessons.
PlaceValue.ppt Place value number sense
AdditionFacts.xls Addition facts for one digit addends
MultiplicationTable.xls Multiplication facts for one digit factors
ProblemSolving.ppt Problem Solving Suggestions
MathMagic.ppt What's the Difference Between a Mathematician and a Magician?