Using Audacity was so easy, that I honestly thought I did something wrong. I struggled at first trying to think of a use for it in math. I eventually thought of using this as a means of helping students with correct pronunciation. For instance, I've noticed that students have difficulty when pronouncing fractions, decimals, and exponents. Many students don't know how to pronounce an improper fraction like 9/2. They may incorrectly pronounce it as "nine over two", or "nine twoths." I could post a podcast, that may help students hear the correct pronounciation of "nine halves." The following link is to a podcast that helps students pronounce exponents. It is the most exciting thing you'll ever hear. Enjoy!
Exponent Podcast
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Great idea for using Audacity in math, Kevin. Do they really say, "nine twoths"? You are right; this was the most exciting thing I've ever heard.
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