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Jun. 3, 2009

"The Human Calculator" at the WHO Convention, Puyallup, WA: See Link

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Guinness Book of World Records holder, Scott Flansburg, also known as "The Human Calculator," will be at the WHO convention.

Scott has appeared on several talk shows including Oprah, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Dateline NBC, Regis & Kathy Lee, Coast to Coast AM with George Noory, ABC's Good Morning America, Larry King Live, The 700 Club, Primetime America, CNN Day Watch, How'd They Do That?, USA Today Radio Network and ESPN's World Series of Poker.

Meet Scott Flansburg at the LiveMathBowl booth (#1000) both Friday and Saturday, for demonstrations on his astounding ability to calculate complex equations in his head faster than a calculator!

To see videos of Scott on the Oprah Show and on Discovery Channel's MORE THAN HUMAN, follow this link: http://scottflansburg.com/Scott_Flansburg/Videos_-_Scott_Flansburg_The_Hu man_Cal\
culator.html

Thank you, Kelly on WHEN for sharing this.
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Feb. 28, 2009

Participate in World Math Day, March 4, 2009

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Oct. 11, 2008

Restoring Math Education for Our Children, A Public Forum: U of W, Seattle, WA

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October 27, 2008,  Public Forum:

Where’s The Math? is pleased to announce a public forum regarding math education in Washington State. Come join us and learn how K-12 math education changes in our state will affect families, and how to ensure that our children have the best possible opportunities in the future.

Restoring Math Education for our Children

Monday, October 27th
7:30-9:00 PM
University of Washington Kane Hall – Room 220
Informal discussion to follow event

For additional details about this event, including directions and parking information, please see the official flyer at http://www.wheresthemath.com/download/WTM Oct27 Forum Flyer.doc. Feel free to download and share this flyer at your schools or with other interested people. Hope to see you there.
 
Thank you to Jean W. and Eileen S. for passing this announcement along.
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Jun. 9, 2008

Free 1 - Month Trial of ALEKS Math

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With courses from Arithmetic through Precalculus, ALEKS can provide you with the instruction and support you need to homeschool your child in mathematics.

1-Month Trial
 
 

ALEKS is a Research-Based Online Math Program:

  • Complete Curriculum Solution for Math - No Textbook Required
  • Artificial Intelligence Targets Gaps in Student Knowledge
  • Assessment and Individualized Learning for Grades 3-12
  • Automated Reports Monitor Learning Progress
  • Unlimited Online Access - PC & Mac Compatible

Learn more about homeschooling with ALEKS and about our new family discounts for multiple student enrollments!

 
What are other homeschool families saying about ALEKS?

 

"The ALEKS program allowed my son to work at his own pace in a very positive manner - no negative feedback which is always so disheartening for a child. As a parent I liked the fact that the concepts are continually reinforced and that I was able to receive updated feedback reports on my child's progress."

Linda Bebb, Homeschooling Parent, MI

 

 
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