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An Ethnomathematics Lesson
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Additional ethnomathematics lessons may be found on the ethnomathematics  
  
websites.
* Andrea Kelly's dissertation (Kelly, 2005) provides a description of
   ethnomathematics in practice as well as strategies for teachers who wish to
   implement ethnomathematics in their classrooms.
The use of Native American Bead Loom to teach Fractions-Percents-Ratios-Decimals.  Use the Bead Loom worksheet to reinforce this lesson.
Websites
Auto Assign
This site allows teachers to create assignments for their students using a web browser.  Students complete the assignments online and teachers have the option of autograding, keeping track of student performance, and creating surveys on this site.
Discovery School
This site provides teachers with lesson planners, teaching tools, teacher's store, and video on demand. 
AAAMath
http://www.aaamath.com
-Interactive practice and explanations for pre-algebra and algebra
-Randomly created problems

Algebra Help
http://www.algebrahelp.com/index.jsp

-step-by-step explanation of problems entered
-interactive worksheets
-calculators, formulas

Math.com
http://www.math.com

-free algebra worksheets with answers included
-Practice (interactive) for basic math, pre-algebra, and algebra
-Calculators, formulas, study tips

Purple math
http://www.purplemath.com

-Algebra lessons

QuickMath
http://www.quickmath.com

-gives answers to algebra problems (no explanations)
-offers explanations on various algebra concepts

Webmath
http://www.webmath.com

-Instant answers to questions, type in and click for answer and explanation.  Follow link of topic that question relates to, e.g. to change a fraction to a decimal click general math and then click fraction to decimal under Decimal subheading.