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From: Carol.Hooper@f64.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: MathMagic Solution Format Example cont.
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 92 08:22:29 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/64 - Academy K12 Net, El Paso TX

Subject: Continuation of solution
Some of the strategy I used to help to figure out
the problem were: I meausred the thickness of each
roof.  That helps to see how sturdy the roofs are.
I also used two books for an experiment. First, I
took a tall folder and a short book.  I set them up
in a triangle shape.  It was clear to me that the
flatter triangle was sturdier than the tall one
because there was more air in between the taller
one (roof B) than the shorter one (roof A).  The
difference was 11/16 of an inch for the shorter one
compared to 23/16 of an inch for the taller one.
(I used a ruler to measure the screen.)  The answer
I came up with was A.  I agreed on A because the
air on roof A from the top to the bottom was 11/16
of an inch and roof B was 23/16 of an inch.  I
thought that the more air, the less solid the
building.  The measurement of the sides and bottom
were : Roof A Sides = 2 inches, Roof A Bottom = 4
inches,  Roof B Sides = 40/16 of an inch, Roof B
Bottom = 4 inches.  Thank you for taking the time
to read my report.
              Carli worked on the problem for about
three days.  She tried many strategies to develop
her solution and could be found in the
encyclopedias (both on-line on commercial BBS and
at home) and she made many phone calls to adults
she thought might know something about roofs.  She
took walks around the neighborhood to get a feel
for the way *real* roofs are built (aha!  Real Life
connection taking place!)  As I stated, this was a
.Gif file and I would love to be able to eventually
include graphic problems in our available problems.
However, the first problems until that thought is
probed futher will be text type.  This is only one
of many types of problems which might be given.
They will be posted according to grade level.
Please direct any questions back to me.  Thanks,
Carol


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From: Carol.Hooper@f64.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: MathMagic Update
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 92 21:16:45 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/64 - Academy K12 Net, El Paso TX

Hi, Cindy.  I love the Salutation.  I imagine if
you put the question about stream monitoring and
testing up posted to ALL you might get some really
good answers.  I'm afraid I wouldn't know who to
direct your questions to.
Did you get the info posted to ALL here concerning
the simplifying and revamping of MathMagic?  If
not, you might look for it.  The acquisition of
our own channel has brought about some minor
changes which I think has improved the project.
Let me know if you have any questions.  As soon as
the actual channel number is handed down (at
anytime now), I'll let you know.  Thanks!


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From: John.Feltham@f706.n640.z3.fidonet.org (John Feltham)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Cliff Stoll
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 92 13:29:28 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 3:640/706 - Coral Sea, Townsville Qld Australia

G'day Joel!

Monday August 10 1992, Joel Orleck writes to Jack Crawford:


 >   Ahhh, great minds seem to run along the same path :) :) :)  After writing
 > to Cliff Stoll and getting an immediate reply, it occurred to me that it
 > would be one heck of an experience for kids to read a book by someone like
 > Beverly Cleary, Lois Duncan, Judy Blume, etc., etc., and then be able to
 > participate in some sort of electronic conference with the author of the
 > book.

Schools in Queensland already have this in operation. It is called "Writers On Line". We have an e-mail link, through a TELECOM Australia LINK called 'KEYLINK', all schools in Queensland have access. Students may write msgs to the current 'writers on line'.

Recently the 'writers on line' went on a long train ride. It took over a week. they set off from the Capital city, Brisbane, and went a long way out West. Stopping at all the whistle stops along the way. School kids out in the back blocks really enjoyed the experience of meeting the writers.

Just in passing........

ooroo


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From: Carol.Rundberg@f110.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Rundberg)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: New Students
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 92 09:16:58 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/110 - Physics Forum, Amherst MA

I work in a school where there are many new students both at the beginning of the year and coming to us at various points during the year. We are always looking for ideas about how to help children and their parents get accommodated to the school as rapidly as possible.  Quite a few of them come to us from countries outside of the U.S.A., so their English is either non-existent or weak.  
I would like to correspond with people who are working in similar schools and/or school systems.  What do you do to help the families enter the school community?  How do you assist children with limited English to get into the classroom atmosphere?  What about children who have been at your school for a long time and have seen their classmates and friends come and go?            


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From: Linda.Klughart@p0.f51.n140.z1.fidonet.org (Linda Klughart)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Re: Saskatchewan
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 92 22:19:24 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:140/51.0 - SaskTel P.A.C.M.I.D, Prince Albert Sask

Hi, Zelma! Yes I live in Saskatchewan. I am considered in the northern part of the province though geographically speaking I am closer to center. I don't know where Churchbridge is, but if you went through Regina or Saskatoon to get there, I am four hours north of Regina and 2 hours northeast of Saskatoon.
Were you able to visit any of the northern forest areas when you were here? I hope so, since it is (in my unbiased opinion), the most beautiful part of the province.
Take care,
Linda



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From: Carol.Hooper@f64.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: MathMagic's New Address (Channel 2)
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 92 19:34:44 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/64 - Academy K12 Net, El Paso TX

Hi Everyone!  MathMagic can now be found on Channel 2!  Yes,
that's right, CHANNEL TWO!  I'm very excited about our
move...All documents are posted there and a current list of
participants will be submitted shortly.  Please address any
questions to me there!   I will begin my messaging there as
of now!  "I'm so excited....and I just can't hide it...I'm
about to lose control and I think I like it......."  See ya
there!


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From: Carol.Hooper@f64.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: re: Help! Board Presentation
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 92 09:32:13 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/64 - Academy K12 Net, El Paso TX

Yes, the money is necessary for the eduction of our children.  THere 
is a limitless supply of resources available to teachers and students 
once they have access to modems and telecommunications.  For example, 
this exciting project is available.
        EXCITING NEWS!  There is now a project which will motivate
students to solve open-ended math word problems and use modems to
write their solutions.  MATHMAGIC is a project which accomplishes
this as well as bring students from around the world together in a
collaborative effort.
        Working from each individual school (site), students team
with groups from other sites to solve problems which have been
posted by MATHMAGIC.  These problems are discussed and solved
through communications between teams.  After working the problems,
MATHMAGIC teams submit one solution format which requires that
they state the problem, discuss the various strategies, and
explain the solution.
        Once solution formats are received, evaluators examine the
final submission.  Teams are not ranked, but achievement is
recognized.  The results are posted on the MATHMAGIC board and in
a newsletter published by MATHMAGIC headquarters on a six-week
basis.
        This project provides an answer to the common problems
math teachers around the world encounter.  It provides the
motivation for students to write and solve word problems in math.
In addition,  students develop needed skills in the use of a
computer and modem while expanding their world through
communication with other students.
        For more information about MATHMAGIC, please contact:
Alan A. Hodson                  Carol Hooper
900 S. Cotton                   11201 Pebble Hills
El Paso, TX 79901               El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 533-5566                  (915) 592-7787
FAX: (915) 775-6126             FAX: (915) 590-7034
ahodson@tenet.edu               cshooper@tenet.edu
alanh@laguna.epcc.edu
FidoNet 1:381/64                FidoNet 1:381/64
==================================================================
All of MATHMAGIC files and problems are available via file
request MATHMAG1.LZH from 1:381/64 (11 K). Also, Internet users
can procure them as an FTP from laguna.epcc.edu.
==================================================================
Please join us!


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From: jim@apsicc.aps.edu (frost...)
Subject: Looking for Australian coorespondence
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 92 18:52:00 GMT
Organization: Albuquerque Public Schools - Career Enrichment Center
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41    

Hello all,
  I have a fourth grade class whose teacher is very interested in getting the
students into talking with others about their countries, culture, etc. She is
in the process of getting set up for  the NET and I would like to have a con-
tact(s) for her as soon as she is able which will  be very soon. The  easiest
way at the moment would  be for you to contact me via EMail at my NET address
below or to write to her, Username: lopez_a@apsicc.aps.edu
  I also have another lower elementary teacher who quite interested in reach-
Australian contacts in particular. Her NET address is: meehan@apsicc.aps.edu

                                      I thank you very much in advance,
						Jim Skeba
======================================================================
   We are rapidly ascending through prosperity to poverty...  Twain
                    Internet:    jim@apsicc.aps.edu
       Albuquerque Public Schools - Instructional System Manager 
======================================================================
From: Zelma.Gragg@f64.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Zelma Gragg)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: RE: Saskatchewan
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 92 22:07:27 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/64 - Academy K12 Net, El Paso TX

We weren't there for more than a visit, so I'm afraid we didn't meet 
your friend.  My husband had preached at a local church and we had 
been visiting the members and looking at housing possiblities if we 
ended up going up there.  It is so beautiful and we really enjoy the 
country and the people we met.  It didn't end up working out for us to 
move  there, but we do have fond memories and some friends there.  It 
is interesting that you would have been in the same area!


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From: John.Feltham@f706.n640.z3.fidonet.org (John Feltham)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Nephews and Grandsons
Date: Sat, 15 Aug 92 15:00:40 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 3:640/706 - Coral Sea, Townsville Qld Australia

G'day Robert,

RB> LK> Hello, John: Well, the summer is almost over, and it
RB> LK> seems we never did get our kids connected. When school

RB>        Do the kids come with a 50 or 100 meters cord ???
RB>And with an OFF/ON switch ?

This is an International echo. You forgot to ask whether they are 110
volts or 240 volts!  BTW, outside of the US, it is written, 'metres'.

RB>        Sorry....I just couldn't resist that one..... 8-))))
RB>[ducking very low...]

Me too!  :-)

ooroo
___
 X SLMR 2.1a X Coral Sea Views, Wulguru, Townsville, Australia


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From: Carol.Hooper@f64.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: MathMagic
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 92 23:07:28 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/64 - Academy K12 Net, El Paso TX

Hi, Bill!  Have you seen the MathMagic information on the system?  I 
would love to enlist your help in this project.  Thanks


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From: Bob.Kelley@f302.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Bob Kelley)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: STARTING SCHOOL
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 92 10:12:14 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/302 - SpaceMet South 1, Holyoke MA



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From: C..Lee.Duckert@f600.n139.z1.fidonet.org (C. Lee Duckert)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: memorial ideas
Date: Sat, 15 Aug 92 18:47:58 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:139/600 - Homebuilt Flyer, Neenah WI

We are three bbs in Wisconsin looking for a memorial idea for a teacher who 
was the big push for getting local schools interested in K12.  Any ideas?

We all met Stan Dzienwonkowski of Menasha High School through the board when he 
needed help to resolve some difficulties he had getting the administration to 
OK using modems and bbses.  We were each impressed by the efforts and career 
risks he took to help his students (each hoping that our children could come 
into regular contact with teachers of his sort).  We want to help continue 
K12's spread throughout our area AND to commemorate Stan's efforts.

What can you recommend?       Cindy Lee Duckert 



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From: Carol.Hooper@f89.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: MathMagic Problems
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 92 23:25:29 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/89 - Wolverine BBS, El Paso TX

Hi, Cindy!  I wanted to address a comment you made regarding when the 
(and how) the students would know if they had the right answer.  Our 
goal is to give problems which might have several right answers.  I am 
currently working up some sample problems, however, I need to be 
selective as I want to use the best ones in the project and not give 
them out too early.  Anyway, it was a great question because it gave 
me the opportunity to address this.  Our thoughts are that the 
STRATEGY is the main concern and the students development of that 
skill.  Does that help?


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From: Charles.Doe@f430.n110.z1.fidonet.org (Charles Doe)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: RE: telecommunications workshop
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 92 09:50:45 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:110/430 - CURRENTS, Dayton OH

You have been busy!  Here's a repeat of my earlier message, reflecting my 
one year's experience!
Hastings isn't too far away, but
we've been able to connect with people in Canada, California, Ireland,
Australia, Boston, and Texas, to the benefit of my Elementary Chapter I
Students.  Telecommunications in the classroom is great.  It opens up the
world with a new immediacy!
Charlie Doe


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From: Elliott.Mitchell@p7.f41.n116.z1.fidonet.org (Elliott Mitchell)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Query?
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 92 08:47:03 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:116/41.7 - Metro-Net, Nashville TN

  JF> What does [CLINTON/GORE '92!!!] mean please?
Sorry, I'm being a bit parochical in an international forum!  That's a reference
to our national presidential election coming up this November.  The Republican
Pary ticket is the incumbancy, while Bill Clinton and Al Gore (the Senator from
my home state, Tennessee) are the Democratic Party standard bearers.  I'm new
to this echo but I'm sure this is not the place for petty political squabbling
so I won't tout my candidate, I'll leave that to my taglines!!

  JF> 
  JF> ooroo
  
Now it's your turn.  What does "ooroo" mean?

tnx. 

Elliott

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From: Carol.Rundberg@f110.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Rundberg)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Info about New Students
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 92 23:10:46 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/110 - Physics Forum, Amherst MA

* Original Area: EDUCATOR
* Original To  : All (1:321/110)

     I am interested in learning more about how teachers accommodate new students in their classrooms.  When you find out that you are going to have a new student in your class, what questions do you want answered?  What information do you consider necessary, useful, gratuitous but interesting about the child and his/her situation?  How do you like to get that information?  What do you NOT want to know about a child, at least at the beginning of your relationships with him/her?
    Carol Rundberg


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From: Jim.Powell@f120.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Jim Powell)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Received message
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 92 22:15:10 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/120 - SpaceMet Internet, Amherst MA

Hi, I received your message.  I just got back from the cabin in the Sierras, it was much cooler there.  Don't work to hard on that house.  Best to you all.  I will type to you later.  ::)Jim


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From: Stan.Woodard@f65.n228.z1.fidonet.org (Stan Woodard)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: POWs/MIAs
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 92 23:41:52 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:228/65 - K12 Educator, Muskegon MI

* Original To  : SE Asian Educators (1:228/65)


Hopefully, someone in your area will see this message and reply.
For the last 20 years I have received mail from parents of soldiers
missing in your region. There was a time, a year, ('68/'69) that I
was in the central highlands with the 4th Infantry Div. G-1 in Pleiku.
Part of my job(a GS 11 position) while I was an E-5, I might add, was
to collect data on personnel within the mid and western third of South
Vietnam. Thus, I get questions to which I have no anwers.
There is one particular individual that I'd really like to track down.
He was shot down from a chopper on Friday the 13th in December, 1968.
His name is Lt. Morgan Donahue. Supposedly, 3 or 4 others fell to the
ground where they were led away by opposing soldiers. Donahue, as "eye
witnesses," whoever they were, said that Lt. Donahue's parachute tangled
high up in a tree with him still attached. He wasn't shot and he was
left, according to the personnel that made statements to either his
father, LTC. Bud Donahue or his brother, who has been to the site near
the Laotian border city of Phoubaytang, and was living at last notice
in Hong Kong, keeping up the search for his brother who he is convinced
is alive somewhere in a triangler area where Laos, Cambodia, and VN touch
borders. A few years ago, there were supposedly 40,000 pathet Lao troops
in that area, moving American soldiers from place to place.
This is also where Ross Perot at one time thought there might be live
Americans. I have seen no hard proof. My opinion is, there are no live
soldiers in SE Asia against their will today. Prove me wrong.
My address is 701 Center, North Muskegon, MI. 49445. If Morgan Donahue
is alive, he must wonder what the heck we've been doing all these years.
For myself, I've been trying to get a good teaching job for the last
22 years, and am still looking. He might be better off where he is,
but I owe it, as a veteran and a person who took the initial report
on him and others to keep the lines of communication open until the
complete documentation on all these people is validated with hard
proof.
I would appreciate input that I will surely pass along to people that
have been thru a long enough nightmare.


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From: Joan.Thormann@f120.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Joan Thormann)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: area change
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 92 11:42:36 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/120 - SpaceMet Internet, Amherst MA

Lynn - Glad to see that you have gotten on line.  What was the problem in actually getting on?  also glad that you have found a system in Billings that carries k-12net.  For your recipe project it would be better if you put the message in an area dealing with recipes vs. teacher chat since you can see by reading the msges that they deal primarily with school isssues.  I'm looking forward to meeting you and the rest of your group soon.  ttyl  Joan


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From: isilver@meena.cc.uregina.ca
Subject: RE: Saskatchewan
Organization: University of Regina, Regina, Sask., Canada
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1992 23:17:39 GMT

Zelma, I taught French in Churchbridge from 1968 to 1969. Do
you remember Ingrid Toles? I taught her son, Daryl, and when we
got married, he bussed from Churchbridge all the way to Detroit
for our wedding - a prince of a fellow.
      I really liked Churchbridge. Funnily enough, I'm taking a
course this week with a guy who's teaching French there now.
Quite a circle, eh!
       Regards
                            Ian
From: Linda.Klughart@p0.f51.n140.z1.fidonet.org (Linda Klughart)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: Re: Where?
Date: Sat, 22 Aug 92 21:54:13 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:140/51.0 - SaskTel P.A.C.M.I.D, Prince Albert Sask

Hello, Steve: Ok - I give up - when it comes to being observant you are the winner. So, Fort McMurray is actually part of Canada? Have you thought of seceeding? Oops, sorry - wrong province!
I just want to do a reality check - you sit in the living room - presumably not talking- behind your newspaper and your wife calls this quality time? What does she call it when you actually speak? I'd be interested in marketing the Steve Larson course on fooling family and friends. I think it could take a large 'bite' out of the "How to..." book market.
Well, I'd better stop this foolishness or I won't be able to convince my family that I'm awake tomorrow.
Take care, Steve.
Linda 


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From: Carol.Hooper@f64.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: MathMagic Timeline
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 92 15:21:58 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/64 - Academy K12 Net, El Paso TX

                   1992 MATHMAGIC TIMELINE
                     PROBLEM CYCLES 1 - 5
CYCLE 1
PROBLEM PRESENTATION    SOLUTION DUE DATE
SEPT. 8                 SEPT. 18
....
CYCLE 2
PROBLEM PRESENTATION    SOLUTION DUE DATE
SEPT. 21                OCT. 2
....
CYCLE 3
PROBLEM PRESENTATION    SOLUTION DUE DATE
OCT. 5                  OCT. 16
....
CYCLE 4
PROBLEM PRESENTATION    SOLUTION DUE DATE
OCT.  19                OCT. 30
....
CYCLE 5
PROBLEM PRESENTATION    SOLUTION DUE DATE
NOV. 2                  NOV. 13


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