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Google Docs Add-ons for Math

g(Math)

g(Math) is a popular tool for Math students and teachers. It allows you to create robust expressions and graphs that you can insert directly into your Google Doc. Input expressions using LaTeX, select pre-built formulas which gMath will convert to LaTeX for you, draw your own formula, or even speak to insert math equations (in Chrome Only). Check out the g(Math) guru for extensive tutorials. 

Calculator

Sometimes you just need a simple calculator to check your work or perform calculations. Add a calculator to any Google Doc by adding the Calculator Add-on. Now there is no need to switch back and forth between apps or windows. 

Formula Editor

Formula Editor is a simple tool that lets you type and edit mathematical equations in the sidebar of any Google Doc. You can input data using the mathematics input box or by using LaTeX. After you complete your edits, the formula is converted to an image that can be inserted directly into a document.

Evaluating a Website

Information is from a Media Specialist's Guide to the Internet

 

Checklist for Evaluating Web Resources

Credible Sources Count- view a 10-minute tutorial about how to find sites you can trust. EXCELLENT!

Critical Evaluation of Information- Kathy Schrock's guide by grade level; covers elementary through secondary 

EasyBib Research- students can enter a topic to search and EasyBib tells them if the site is credible or not. (NOTE: Not all sites have been rated)

Evaluating Internet-Based Information- from Media Smarts

Finding Reliable Information Online- slide presentation from middle school teacher Sean Hinger

The Five Ws of Website Evaluation- from Kathy Schrock

Museum of Hoaxes- bogus web sites from A to Z

University of Berkeley Library- an excellent tutorial on finding information on the Internet

Using Critical Thinking to Find Trustworthy Websites- video from Common Sense Media

Website Evaluation- I have put together three important links for your students


INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS

 

 

Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

The Library Aides decorated for Christmas on Tuesday. Nadine Armstrong makes sure every ornament is just perfect on the tree.

Photo by MHouse

A Few Good Sites for Makers

 

Build Something

Ana White Plan Catalog

Makezine

March is for Makers

If You Forget Your TI-83

Google can now graph any function entered into its search bar as long as you enter graph before the trigonometric function.

 

Tip from The Gooru