A math jewel is a multi-faceted resource with sparkling qualities. It's a math jewel if.... 1)   I can explore and "learn by doing" in open-ended ways. 2)   I am in control. 3)   I'm having fun without games. 4)   I would enjoy this activity even if I were older or younger. 5)   I can explore this activity better on the computer than off. 6)   I can read and understand the text. 7)   I can be creative. 8)   I see real-world connections. 9)   I can share ideas or data with classmates or with students       from far away. 10)  I understand. (If I've found a math jewel... how many of these facets does it have?)

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