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James R. Olsen, Ph.D.
Western Illinois University
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Fall 2009 Course Offering: Basic Concepts of Calculus – Math 207 (3 SH). This course is designed for Elementary Education Majors seeking a Mathematics Endorsement. Click here for in information flier.

Online Math Games, Demonstration/Exploration Tools, & Puzzles IndexOnline Math Games, Demonstration/Exploration Tools, & Puzzles IndexOnline Math Games, Demonstration/Exploration Tools, & Puzzles Index
       Online Math Games, Demonstration/Exploration Tools, & Puzzles
, organized by grade, K through 12.
       Spreadsheet of All Games ~ ~ Spreadsheet of All Demonstration/Exploration Tools

4/2009Hot Potatoes Online Quizzes Hot Potatoes is a great program for making online quizzes. I have some online math quizzes and we plan to make more.

Math-Science-Technology Integration: Dealing With Data - T4 Workshops and MASA (Math And Science Academy) at Kewanee H.S. summer 2009.

NIMS

Rates Project - Real-world Applications Teaching Everyday Solutions curriculum development project

Math Fundamentals - How ~ Why ~ Games ~ Practice

My PowerPoint on the Berlin Wall.

Click here if you are a New WIU Student to learn how to Activate Your WIU Computer Username and Password.

After School Math Games

Top Ten Lists for Using Technology to Help Elementary/MS Students Learn Mathematics
Top Ten Lists for Using Technology to Help HS Students Learn Mathematics

Taskstream - This is the site for electronic teacher education portfolios.

What Do Middle School Teachers Need to Know to Teach Mathematics Effectively - from the State of Illinois and professional societies.


Secondary Mathematics Teaching Methods (Math 503) is an online course we offer here at W.I.U. At present, the next semester that it will be available is not set. If you are interested in this online course for future semesters, e-mail me.

The 58th Annual Western Illinois University Mathematics Teachers Conference is Friday, March 27, 2009. This year's theme is "Teaching and Learning K-14: Reflecting on the Past and Preparing for the Future." Plan to attend this excellent conference. Next year's conference is March 26, 2010.


I am a professor in the Mathematics Department at Western Illinois University. I teach mathematics courses and teaching methods courses for prospective and practicing teachers. My research interests are student understanding of the function concept, educational uses of technology, and problem solving. For more detailed information, click Info on Dr. O.

Two things which have caught my interest lately are:




Health and Wellness Challenges and Responsibilities is the theme for WIU this year. Find out more and get involved. Wellness Wheel.
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Teaching Resources For Students Other Info. Info on Dr. O.
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Math Education Links
Mastery Quizzes
TI Graphics Calculator Tips
N.C.T.M. (& Standards)
I.S.B.E. and Illinois Learning Standards

WIU Home Page ~ Math Department ~ MERO

James R. Olsen, Ph.D.
Mathematics Department
Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
phone: 309/298-2317
Page URL: faculty.wiu.edu/JR-Olsen/wiu/  or  www.wiu.edu/users/mfjro1/wiu/
E-mail: jr-olsen@wiu.edu
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