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Georgia
Learning Connections:
GLC:
The Georgia Department of Education's curriculum
Web site integrating the Quality Core Curriculum
standards, lesson plans, Web resources,
assessments, plus thousands more resources for
Georgia teachers. This is the site Ms. Ash
referred to in training.
Math Sites:
RHL School:
Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
and rounding; 1, 2, and 3 digit problems. A new
sheet of problems is generated with every
refresh/reload.
Math Fact
Cafe: Addition, subtraction,
multiplication, division, and greater than/less
than; Additional options include name/date
fields, negative numbers, decimal places, and
defining the range of numbers/number of digits.
A Plus Math:
+,-,/,*, fractions, order of operations,
counting money and basic algebra. Select level
of difficulty or specify how many digits/decimal
places. Answers can also be generated.
A Plus Math:
Flashcards in java and non-java form.
Education 4
Kids: +,-,/,* ; easy, simple,
complex options, timer option, can control
format, number of digits, and problems.
Hypatia and
Pythagoras: Games supported by the
BBC. Requires shockwave, but is well worth the
download. Sounds and animation make games very
engaging. Key ideas and tips available during
play. Number games such as rounding, fractions,
and unit places; geometry, statistics, and
algebra also included. There are also links to
print outs, but there may be some confusion with
the British terms and spellings. Highly
recommended.
Math
Collections: Large collection of
online games. Some require shockwave. They are
broken into categories ranging from Basic Math
to SAT level skills.
Mulitflyer:
Multiplication in space. Very nice visual
graphics that require flash. Make your space
ship travel to the out reaches of the solar
system by answering multiplication questions
that get harder the further you get from Earth.
Funbrain:
A variety of games and levels dealing with
many different scholastic areas. A few games
are highlighted below. All can be tailored for
different levels of math ability.
Math
Baseball: Answer questions correctly
to score runs. Getting answer wrong gets an
out. One or two players.
Tic Tac Toe:
Answer questions to get a square. Wrong answers
get a second chance. One player.
Change Maker:
Practice making correct change from a given
transaction
Number
Cracker: Finding missing numbers in
the sequences.
Fraction
Frenzy: Match equivalent fractions
Mystery
Picture: Solve simple one-line word
problems to reveal a hidden picture. Example:
They ate 5/7 of 49 M&M’s.
Fraction
Shapes: Uses shapes to represent
fractions. Students can see how a regular
trapezoid relates to a hexagon, and manipulate
the shapes on the grid. Offers a visual
representation of fractions different from the
typical pies and bars. Printable pages too.
Fraction
Card Game, etc: A few fraction
games to be played in real life. One card game
and one memory game. 3rd and 4th.
MathsNet:
Features include: Interactive, Articles,
QuizBank, Magic Grid, MathsNet Art, Puzzles and
Math Links. The website also contains reviews of
software and books for mathematicians.
Math Lessons:
includes online lessons, games, tests and over
300 teacher made worksheets. Students can also
sign up for Puzzle of the Week, a challenge sent
to you by email every week.
Probabilistic Learning Activities
Network: Students are
asked to provide an initial response to a
probability experiment, collect data from the
experiment and finally use mathematics to
determine the probability measure of the
experiment. Many of the experiments are
counter-intuitive and are designed to foster
discussion and interest in the mathematics
classroom. The site is written primarily for
students of the International Baccalaureate but
can be used throughout any high school program.
Waldo's Math Pages
is a secondary level math site, which uses Java
(tm) applets to demonstrate different
mathematical topics. It is aimed at Key Stage 3
(11 to 14), GCSE (14 to 16), but mostly AS/A2
Math and Further Math (16 plus).
Quantum Brain Benders:
This website provides a series of highly
entertaining math-based puzzles. Each puzzle
consists of three rows of numbers. The skill
level - easy, difficult or brainiac - determines
how many numbers are in each row. The task of
the student is to find a string of numbers that
add up to the "finish" number provided in the
puzzle.
Numberwork:
A series of games produced by the BBC, which
gives children the chance to test their
mathematical abilities with fun games. When the
children successfully complete all the games
they will be able to discover the secret code,
which allows Zack needs, help to complete his
journey from Acapulco to Chihuahua.
Math Help:
This website provides free help and advice with
problems in Mathematics and Statistics at GCSE,
A-level, BTEC, GNVQ and foundation degree level.
You send in your question and Math Help will
send an email back with hints and general advice
and a couple of days later your answer will
appear in the Math Knowledge Bank. Categories
include Number and Financial Calculations,
Trigonometry, Geometry & Mensuration, Algebra,
Functions and Graphs, Calculus, Statistics &
Probability and Applied Math & Mechanics. There
is also a Math Chat Room where you can talk with
fellow students or the Math Help tutors.
Interactive Mathematics:
a database of games and puzzles that require
deductive skills.
MathMagic:
Mathematical challenges are posted on the
website and each registered team is paired up
with another team and engage in a
problem-solving dialogue. When an agreement has
been reached, the solution is posted on the
website.
Puzzles and Fibonacci Numbers:
One of the features of the website is a series
of puzzles involving Fibonacci Numbers. Subjects
include brick wall patterns, beelines, seating
plans and jigsaws. There are also sections on
Fibonacci Numbers and Nature, The Golden Section
in Art, Fantastic Flat Phi Facts, Architecture
and Music, Fibonacci Forgeries and who was
Fibonacci?
Houghton Mifflin: Brain Teasers:
New puzzles are posted every Wednesday.
Solutions are given the following week. All
students who submit the correct answer are
entered into a weekly draw for T-shirt prizes.
The website provides an archive of previous
Brain Teasers.
MathSphere:
The MathSphere website has an impressive
collection of resources for mathematicians. This
includes mathematics worksheets and test papers.
There is also wide coverage of the national
curriculum, the innumeracy hour and homework.
Topics include addition, subtraction,
multiplication, division, fractions, square
numbers, cubic numbers, data handling and
geometry.
Mathematics Enrichment:
the website provides access to a collection of
puzzles, games, mathematical problems, articles
and activities.
Convert It:
A very useful website that enables visitors to
convert from one unit of measurement to another.
Options include Area, Capacity, Distance, Energy
& Power, Temperature, Velocity/Speed, Volume and
Weight/Mass.
Math League:
The Math League website is dedicated to bringing
challenging mathematics materials to students.
The website specializes in competitions
Math Teaching Ideas:
created for the teachers and parents of
primary-age children. The section on Math
includes lessons entitled Estimation, Puzzle
Display, Beat the Teacher, Math Dictionary,
Detective Trail, High Noon, Math Table
Challenge, Division Problems, Times Tables
Investigations, Rounding Numbers, Guess My
Number, Number Patterns, Coordinates, Weighing
Objects and Countdown.
GCSE Math:
This site has been developed specifically for
students and for those wanting help with GCSE
level exams. The site includes a Math section
with every topic necessary for GCSE level exams,
coursework advice and practice papers with
answers.
Mathematics Problem Solving Task
Centre: The tasks are
listed under Lower/Middle Primary, Upper
Primary/Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary.
Teachers and students submit the problems and
their email address enables participants to
discuss their solutions, answers, queries, etc.
Other features of the site include: Problem of
the Month, Past Problems of the Month, Problem
Solving Strategies and Links to Other Problem
Solving Sites.
GCSE Answers:
a work in progress in three clearly defined
sections - the Tutorials, the "Easy Starts" and
the Heavy Duty Stuff -, which broadly address
the three GCSE Mathematics Tiers of Entry.
There is also Your Questions, Our Answers that
mops up miscellaneous student enquiries, an
index for fast reference, and an archive.
Discovery School WebMath:
over 300 comprehensive lesson plans supported by
Discovery Channel School video and an array of
teacher tools. As well as Math students can find
tools and information in the areas of English,
Social Studies and Science
Footee:
The website, aimed at 7-11 year olds, contains
football related educational games and movies
(tutorials).
CopyCat
is a captivating new 3D game. The game revolves
around replicating a picture created by several
patterned faces of a solid object (like a
cube).
Bamdad's Math Comics:
Barndad Samii's website is a collection of some
math related comics and cartoons he has
collected or were sent to him through the years.
These resources can be used by teachers and
Time to Teach
is a site designed for teachers, parents and
home-scholars. It contains over 100 free,
interactive and fun complete primary math
lessons.
Interactive Online Geometry:
Learn about all aspects of geometry at levels
KS3 and KS4 (High School) level by doing
interactive online activities.
Numeracy Software:
This website is for primary school teachers who
would like to make better use of ICT in their
mathematics teaching. There are sections
containing Numeracy News and Numeracy Links but
the most valuable feature is probably the Free
Downloads. Here you will find free resources to
download, including pre-written spreadsheets,
logo procedure files, My World screens, data
files, PowerPoint Presentations etc. These cover
all areas of mathematics and are suitable for a
wide range of pupils.
Longman Maths:
This website provides free, timesaving resources
for Math teachers. These include interactivities
using Excel, plus ideas for creating your own,
along with fully differentiated Math challenges.
Ready-made activities for using the Internet to
teach Math are also included, and all are
updated regularly. You can also use this website
to access Longman's range of companion websites
and its comprehensive online catalogue.
Megamaths:
concentrates on multiplication tables and shapes
for young students. Shape properties, mirror
lines and transformations become hands-on
activities.
GCSE Higher Math:
This website provides free ICT resources for
GCSE Higher Math. Written to accompany the
Longman book, GCSE Higher Math, these activities
can also be used even if you aren't using the
book with your class. Activities include
ready-made Excel activities, Factfinder
activities and accompanying downloadable
worksheets and teachers' notes. Offers
registration facility to notify you when new
materials and special offers of interest are
added to the website.
Azimuths:
Produced by Echelon Systems, this website
provides free Math Tutorials. The notes can be
used as a gentle introduction to topics the
student is not familiar with, or as mathematics
revision notes. Students can try out some real
exam-style questions, then look at the model
answers to see how they did. The practice math
problems include tips on solving them. To help
students relax when revision gets too much the
website also features a collection of magic,
jokes, games and puzzles.
KidsMAPE: MAPE (Micros and Primary
Education) is an organization that has played a
pioneering role in using ICT in Britain. The
KidsMAPE section of the website includes a
Random Number Generator (can be used in any
activity requiring random numbers), Greenfield
Road (a 19th century database with
differentiated activities), a Math Treasure
Trail (pupils use the Internet to hunt for
mathematical answers), Bounce (a mathematical
investigation) and Number Grids (interactive
teaching of numeracy).
Smile Mathematics:
The interactive section of the Smile Mathematics
website is an on-going development area. You
will require the Flash 5 browser plug-in to
access some of these activities and a java
enabled browser. Activities include: Mental
Mathematics, Playing Cards, Investigations,
Fraction Flags, Symmetry Match, Pythagoras,
Magic Squares, Wiggly Tessellations, Rotational
Symmetry and Similar Triangles.
Open Directory:
This comprehensive directory contains over
10,025 websites on Mathematics: This includes
Algebra (349), Analysis (133), Calculus (71),
Chaos and Fractals (328), Combinatorics (378),
Differential Equations (137), Geometry (448),
Logic and Foundations (763), Number Theory
(778), Numerical Analysis (261), Operations
Research (213), Probability (114), Topology
(188) and Trigonometry (8).
MathsNet Modules:
An online ASA2 mathematics course at MathsNet.
This course covers most modules in the current A
Level scheme (P1 to P6, S1 to S3 and M1). M2 and
M3 are still in development. The course includes
over 600 pages of interactive explanations of
concepts using a wide range of resources either
collected from web sites round the world or
homegrown. Included are: interactive displays of
graphs, interactive algebra, a glossary of key
terms, exam advice, a discussion forum and a
unit devoted to background knowledge. There are
also over 200 interactive a level examination
questions based on recent papers from the
various exam boards. Each exam question has a
randomized element within it so that in effect
each is a limitless supply of similar questions
on a specific theme. There are also collections
of questions organized into papers complete with
online stopwatch.
Summer School Math
is a web site for elementary children to
practice math facts during summer recess. A
wonderful on-line tool allowing your child to
spend a few minutes each morning during the
months of Summer reviewing math facts or
preparing for the new year.
Euclid Challenge:
This website by Milton A. Mintz looks at the
Euclid Challenge. It was necessary to go beyond
"Traditional Euclidian methods", since it was
proved by Pierrre Wantzel in the 19th century
that when following these methods, it was
impossible to "trisect any angle" or "square a
circle".
Mathematical Puzzles:
The puzzles presented here are selected for the
deceptive simplicity of their statement, or the
elegance of their solution. They range over
geometry, probability, number theory, algebra,
calculus, and logic. All require certain
ingenuity, but only pre-college math. Some
puzzles are original. Explaining how an answer
is arrived at is more important than the answer
itself. To this end, hints, answers, and fully
worked solutions are provided, as well as links
to relevant mathematical topics. The puzzles are
intended to be fun, with an educational element.
Think Quest:
The Think Quest library contains unique
educational web sites that have been created
through Think Quest competitions and programs.
The library currently contains more than 5,000
web sites to search and surf. The Mathematics
section include sections on: Geometry, Chaos
Theory, Fractals, Calculus, Algebra,
Trigonometry, Arithmetic, Puzzles, Cryptography,
Statistics, History, Probability, Real Life
Uses, Olympiads and Pre-Calculus.
Mathszone
is a website of links to interactive resources
for teaching the primary math curriculum. Links
are available in two formats, firstly arranged
by key objective from the numeracy hour, and
secondly by topic. Well-known programs from
sites such as Primary Resources and Ambleside
are joined with many of Mark Weddell's own
creations to form a bank of hundreds of online
games and activities.
Optimnem
is dedicated to the promotion and application of
the ‘Fluid Thinking’ concept-skills, in
learning, in education, in personal and business
development. Fluid Thinking involves our most
primary and natural skills - from sensitive
observation and imagination, to pattern
recognition and connection building. The website
includes a games section where you can play
Connect 4, Hex 7, Triplets and Tactix.
MathsNet Discussion Forum:
This forum offers discussions on teaching,
suggestions, ideas, and trials of online
teaching materials. Subjects covered include
Technical Support, Problems, General
Mathematics, Graphic Calculators, Puzzles,
Challenges and Brainteasers, Software, Cabri
Geometry, Omnigraph, Math Type, LiveMath,
MathsAlive, Geometer's Sketchpad, FX Draw,
Excel, Crocodile Mathematics and WebEq.
Math Web Guide:
Created by Education Unlimited, this web guide
contains recommended links to hundreds of
websites for teachers, parents and students. The
websites are organized under the following
categories: Mathematics, Problem Solving,
Numbers & Money, Measurement & Time, Space &
shape, Data management, Algebra, Trigonometry,
Calculus, Games & Puzzles and GCSE revision.
Online Conversions:
This website enables you to convert just about
anything to anything else. This includes the
following categories: Length/Distance,
Temperature, Speed, Volume (Liquid and Dry),
Weight, Metric, Computer, Date/Time, Cooking,
Angles, Area Square, Power Watts, Energy Joules,
Density, Force, Pressure, Astronomical, Numbers,
Finance, Clothing, Light, Flow Rate and
Acceleration.
Handbook of Mathematical
Functions: This online
book includes the following chapters:
Mathematical Constants, Physical Constants and
Conversion Factors, Elementary Analytical
Methods, Elementary Transcendental Functions
Logarithmic, Exponential, Circular and
Hyperbolic Functions, Exponential Integral and
Related Functions, Gamma Function and Related
Functions, Error Function and Fresnel Integrals,
Legendre Functions, Bessel Functions of Integer
Order, Bessel Functions of Fractional Order,
Integrals of Bessel Functions, Struve Functions
and Related Functions, Confluent Hypergeometric
Functions, Coulomb Wave Functions,
Hypergeometric Functions, Jacobian Elliptic
Functions and Theta Functions, Elliptic
Integrals, Weierstrass Elliptic and Related
Functions, Parabolic Cylinder Functions, Mathieu
Functions, Spheroidal Wave Functions, Orthogonal
Polynomials, Bernoulli and Euler Polynomials,
Riemann Zeta Function, Combinatorial Analysis,
Numerical Interpolation, Differentiation and
Integration, Probability Functions,
Miscellaneous Functions, Scales of Notation and
Laplace Transforms.
Math Skills Trainer:
This website has over a 1000 games to test and
improve addition, subtraction, multiplication
and division skills. These timed online tests
are selected at random, and the ability level
can be set to suit the individual. Registration
is required to use the site, but sample
activities are available.
ICT and Mathematics:
This free Inset pack has been specially devised
for use by teachers who may or may not be
mathematics or ICT subject specialists. The
lesson plans and ideas are designed to give some
starter lessons showing how ICT can be
integrated into the teaching and learning of
mathematics and some ideas for further
developments. There are five modules in the
Inset pack. The first is an introductory
presentation looking at the rationale for using
ICT in the teaching and learning of mathematics.
The other four modules cover: number, handling
data; shape, space & measures and problem
solving. Each module includes activities, which
are referenced to the National Numeracy Strategy
Framework for Teaching Mathematics, though they
can be adapted to use with other curriculum
subjects.
10 Ticks:
This math website has been created to provide a
source of enrichment activities to support
classroom activities. There are mathematical
games and puzzles as well as online tutorials to
help with homework. There are hundreds of
applets linked to English National Curriculum
levels in the Interactive math area as well as
oddball mathematical activities!
Math Puzzles:
This is a great collection of mathematics and
logic related puzzles classified in six
categories. Gives you hours of pleasure and
satisfaction in solving these puzzles and by
doing or attempting these puzzles, one will
really enhance his arithmetic and logical
powers. It is like having an exercise to your
brain both in mature adults and the children
alike to have brain fitness, which will enhance
and gives you a fresh start in day-to-day
activities.
Google Calculator:
To use Google's built-in calculator function,
simply enter the expression you'd like evaluated
in the search box and hit the Enter key or click
the Google Search button. The calculator can
evaluate mathematical expressions involving
basic arithmetic, more complicated mathematics,
units of measure and conversions and physical
constants. You can also experiment with other
numbering systems, including hexadecimal and
binary.
Geometry:
mix of sound, science, and Incan history
intended to interest students in Euclidean
geometry. Recent additions include Simson Line
(proof of Simson line), The Raft of the Medusa
(problem solving with fractals and animation),
Archimedes and the Rhombicuboctahedron
(Archimedes the Geometer), Sierpinski Triangle
and Machu Picchu (fractal illustration),
Johnson's Theorem (three equal circles pass
through a common point), Varignon and
Wittenbauer Paralellograms (quadrilateral:
midpoints and trisection points of the edges)
and Van Aubel's Theorem (quadrilateral with
squares).
Numberline Lane:
Fiona Cartmell is a leading math teacher and an
Advanced Skills Teacher specializing in KS1 math
education. She has just published new math
storybooks called Numberline Lane. Each book
focuses on a different math objective for Early
Years and KS1. The website has activities for
parents to do at home to back up the books, and
worksheets for use in the classroom.
Teach Kids Math
introduces math topics in a variety of creative
and challenging ways so as to achieve mastery of
the fundamentals. This American website has a
large assortment of interactive lessons that
demonstrate basic mathematical concepts. The
material ranges from basic counting for
preschoolers to more advanced topics for
secondary school students. Online worksheets
help children practice multiplication, division,
rounding, fractions and number sequences. It is
claimed that the website "has been designed by
children and adults".
Math Tutor:
This website has been created for junior school
pupils. There are online interactive activities
on angles, rotation, translation, patterns,
reflection, perimeter, area and volume. Titles
include: Right Angles in Shapes, Measuring
Angles, Types of Angles, Identifying Angles in
Shapes, Rotating Shapes, Creating Patterns,
Reflecting Shapes, Weird Shapes, Areas of
Triangles and Volume of Cubes.
Mathematics Activity Guides:
This section of the Energy Conservation
Enhancement Project was originally created for
the vocational technical schools in Louisiana.
Much of the material contained within is generic
in content and may be applied and used by many
people throughout the world. Topics include The
Pluses and the Minuses, What is Algebra?
Algebra: Integers and Operations, Fractions: The
4 Basic Mathematical Functions, Ratios &
Proportions, Perimeter, Volume and Thinking
Graphically.
Math File Game Show:
A collection of math games produced by the BBC.
All the games need site needs the Shockwave 7
plug-in. They are organized into four different
areas: Number (Grid Game, Saloon Snap, Builder
Ted, Rounding Off), Data Handling (Fish Tank,
Train Race, Data Picking), Shapes and Measures
(Bathroom Tiles, Animal Weigh-In) and Algebra
(Planet Hop), Late Delivery and Equation Match). |