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= Marvelous Mathematics at Wakra Secondary Independent School for Girls = media type="custom" key="7753439" media type="custom" key="6048381" ... media type="custom" key="6048465" == =[|Math TV Problem Solving Videos]= =An innovation learning project for middle school students. Students send in word problems which, if selected, are incorporated into a video which shows a very detailed, step-by-step explanation of how to solve the problem. The narrator of the fictional Math TV show, Infinity Quick, emphasizes a logical approach to problem solving and utilizes a variety of strategies. At the end of the video students are invited to try a similar, interactive word problem complete with helpful hints and tools." Math TV indicates that the practice area has an online calculator and notepad for testing ideas and making a drawing. Whole numbers, fractions, percentages, ratios, probability, algebra and geometry are among topics explored.= =Math 'Herstory'=
 * Talented Student Day**
 * May 2010**
 * May 2010**
 * Amna Al-Mazroei**
 * Surface Volume and Area Lesson:**
 * G10 Advanced Maths - April 2010**
 * G10 Advanced Maths - April 2010**
 * Lolwa Al Ali**
 * Pyramid Geometry**
 * G11 Foundations Maths - April 2010**

[|Labana of Cordoba] (Spain, ca. 10th century) One of the few Islamic female mathematicians known by name, and the secretary of the [|Umayyad Caliph] al-Hakem II. She was well-versed in the exact sciences, and could solve the most complex geometrical and algebraic problems known in her time.

“ Labana of Cordoba was thoroughly versed in the exact sciences; her talents were equal to the solution of the most complex geometrical and algebraic problems, and her vast acquaintance with general literature obtained her the important employment of private secretary to the Khalif al-Hakem II. ”