What is MathMagic?
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MathMagic, is a K-12 telecommunications project developed in El 
Paso,TX to provide strong motivation for students to use 
computer technology while increasing mathematical problem-solving 
strategies and communications skills. In a nutshell, MathMagic posts 
challenges into each of four categories (k-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 
10-12) to trigger each registered team to pair up with another 
team and engage in an exchange of problem-solving dialog. When
an agreement is reached, one solution is posted for every pair.

Anyone can gopher or ftp files from forum.swarthmore.edu. In addition, 
educationally-focused groups or sites make want to take advantage of 
Mathmagic as a newsgroup.

Is there a discussion group of benefit to teachers re/ MathMagic?
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One of the most valuable lessons a teacher learns is when s/he can 
observe and discuss the student's metacognition. For this purpose,
a fifth list,

          mathmagic-general-open 

will also be available to schools of education, assorted profs, 
teachers, supervisors and in general to all interested parties 
wanting to discuss math learning and the student exchanges
observed in these lists. As MathMagic itself develops, CONSTRUCTIVE
suggestions, observations and criticisms, along with any/all 
pedagogical discussions that may enlighten student/teacher (read 
old student) development will be welcomed. 

Who can answer more questions?
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Alan Hodson, middle school math teacher with the El Paso ISD is in 
charge of the Internet component of the project. Write to him at:

                        alanh@laguna.epcc.edu or
                        ahodson@tenet.edu.

Carol Hooper, middle school math teacher with Ysleta ISD is in 
charge of the FidoNet component. Contact her at: 

                        cshooper@tenet.edu or
                        Carol.Hooper@f105.n381.z1.fidonet.org

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