Reason Mathematically


	Learning to Reason Mathematically


	"Making conjectures, gathering evidence, and building an argument to support such notions are fundamental to doing mathematics. In fact, a demonstration of good reasoning should be rewarded even more than students' ability to find correct answers." ---From Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics, March 1989, from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics



	Activities Which Encourage Reasoning



	Interactive Mathematics Miscellany and Puzzles: This site deserves special mention. Heavy on the JAVA. Appetizers and Lessons for Math and Reason: An accurate name for the site. Math and Logic Contest: For elementary and middle-school, but interesting and motivating.


	And for Our Favorites: Puzzles
	Dr. Matrix' Mind Games Ken Duisenberg's Puzzle of the Week MathSoft Math Puzzle Page: in conjugation with MIT's Technology Review Mrs. Hoffman Math Puzzles: Catholic Memorial High School Pi Trivia Game Web Wizard's Math Challenge Mathematical Puzzles: Robot Puzzles Puzzles and Riddles The Ultimate Puzzle Site!: Puzzles, Quizzes, and Riddles MCL Puzzles Eric's Puzzles Mathematical Games, Toys, and Puzzles: Stretching NUMBER PUZZLES




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Learning to Reason Mathematically