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Interactive Mathematics

s u b j e c t s :

additions:   k - 3   |   4 - 8

algebra:   4 - 8   |   9 - 12

consumer math:   k - 3   |   4 - 8   |   9 - 12

cube:   4 - 8   |   9 - 12

estimates:   k - 3   |   4 - 8

geometry:   k - 3   |   4 - 8   |   9 - 12

math & science:   4 - 8   |   9 - 12

metrics:   4 - 8

molecular modeling:   4 - 8

numbers:   4 - 8   |   k - 3   |   4 - 8   |   9 - 12

place values:   k - 3

polygons:   9 - 12

probability see statistics

problem solving strategies:   9 - 12

ratios:   4 - 8

rectangles:   4 - 8   |   9 - 12

roman numerals:   4 - 8   |   9 - 12

slope linear regression:   9 - 12

statistics / probability:   9 - 12

string theory and black holes:   9 - 12

tangrams:   9 - 12

time tables:   pre - k   |   k - 3   |   4 - 8

triangles:   9 - 12

teaching mathematics:

k - grade 12

general Math Forum - mega site - indexing college - and research level sites - feature = Ask Dr. Math elementary through college! cool math - interactive games to help students learn math skills for all age levels The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics - spanning the entire K - 12 range and tied to Math Standards, this great resource includes: - 1. i-Maths: online, interactive, multimedia math investigations. All i-Maths are built around interactive math applets, and some also include video clips. - 2. Internet-Based Lesson Plans: examples of how the Internet can be used to help create effective Standards-based mathematics lessons. - 3. Math-lets: math applets you can download and use to explore math and create interactive lessons on your own. - 4. Inquiry on Practice: video vignettes, research reports, and articles designed to encourage thinking and discussion about how to improve the teaching and learning. - 5. Selected Web Resources: use the dynamic table to selectively search over 1040 carefully reviewed resources Ask Dr. Math - can't find the answer to a question, he will get it for you     molecular modeling MathMol Hypermedia Textbook - an introductory point for those interested in the field of molecular modeling     numbers Numbers from 1 to 10 in Over 5000 Languages     quizzes brain builder - math edition - 500 million puzzles presented in a fun multimedia format to ensure unlimited hours of math enjoyment - sharpen your problem solving and critical thinking skills by tackling entertaining math puzzles

pre-kindergarten

general PreK - 2 - 34 excellent links     time tables THE FACTS, GIMME JUST THE FACTS!!!   2 - 6 - mathematics computation - the teaching and learning of mathematics is facilitated by the development of a definite task analysis - each skill builds upon and rests on the previous skills learned therefore, knowing all multiplication facts will help in the learning of subsequent skills in hard multiplication, division, fractions, etc.

k - grade 3

general MathematicallyCorrect.Com - from Kindergarten through Pre-Algebra - click on True Standards that Parents can Use     additions Number Tick Tack Toe: A Math Game for Primary Grades   1 - 3 - by changing the rules and symbols slightly, you can give the game new life while giving students extended practice in basic addition and subtraction facts     calculators CALCULATOR PATTERN PUZZLES   k - 5 - for the gifted & talented     consumer math ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION GAME   2 - 8 - a group activity that provides review and drill in the format of a game for learning facts in subtraction and addition - appeals to multilevel and multigrade situations - the students get so caught up in the game they consider it an exciting challenge rather than a drill or review. Shopping   k - 2     estimating ESTIMATING WITH MONEY   1 - 5     games www.suzannesutton.com/   3 - 12 - presents games, puzzles, riddles to help make learning math fun     geometry Math Cats - a love of cats and math result in a site geared toward teaching concepts - "Math Cats love MicroWorlds" covers estimating, statistics, and geometry NATIVE AMERICAN GEOMETRY - explores designs from various Native American nations that illustrate the physical geometry of the simple circle grades 3 - 5 - 50 excellent links     graphs Usage and Interpretation of Graphs   3 - 6 - this lesson also involves problem solving and will require the student to use his / her processing skills VALENTINE CANDY COUNT   1 - 4 - developing, reading, and interpreting graphs is a vital skill in today's society - it is a skill required in a variety of areas, specifically in science and math     numbers THE HISTORY OF COUNTING AND NUMBERS!   k - 5 - to understand the importance of numbers and counting in today's society Numeral Recognition, Matching, and Writing   k - 1 - the following activity is designed to reinforce what many already know and to teach or reteach numeral recognition, one to one matching and the writing of numerals from 1 - 20 THE SQUARES OF NUMBERS IN MULTIPLICATION   2 - 3 - as students begin memorizing the multiplication math facts, they need many different ways of visualizing and practicing the multiplication concepts - they might begin practicing with arrays, skip counting, and moving manipulatives for the 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 times tables before they begin this lesson     place values REINFORCEMENT LESSON IN PLACE VALUE   2 - 4 - this lesson is to build the students knowledge of place value utilizing a more hands on "thinking approach"     plays License Plate Math   3 - 12 - a fun game to play on the road as well on the computer M&M MATH   1 - 6 - The students will: 1. Plan and make the M&M cookies 2. Tally M&M's by color while eating cookie 3. Complete worksheet using math skills     statistics Introduction to Descriptive Statistics   k - 5 - online lesson plans     time tables THE FACTS, GIMME JUST THE FACTS!!!   2 - 6 - mathematics computation - the teaching and learning of mathematics is facilitated by the development of a definite task analysis - each skill builds upon and rests on the previous skills learned therefore, knowing all multiplication facts will help in the learning of subsequent skills in hard multiplicatiion, division, fractions, etc.

grades 4 - 8

general grades 6 - 8 - 67 excellent links Figure This! - mathematics challenges for the family - a series of fun activities relates math to the real- world topics: sports, driving, cooking     activities Math-Kitecture   6 - 12 - provides activities to help students study math through doing architecture     additions The ThinkQuest Library - is a free educational resource featuring 5,500 + websites created by students around the world as part of a competition     algebra Algebra - One on One   6 - 12 - an educational game to learn algebra the fun way Bean Toss   7 - 12 - online lesson plan - this hands-on activity to introduce students integers for general math, pre-algebra, and algebra 1 levels AlgebraHelp.Com   7 - 12 - lessons, calulators, worksheets, and resources for learning algebra - an educational game to learn algebra the fun way Algebra Through Problem Solving   7 - 12 - online text book !!! - help students better prepare for careers in mathematics and science     calculators CALCULATOR PATTERN PUZZLES   k - 5 - for the gifted & talented     consumer math ABCs of Figuring Interest   7 - adult Addition and Subtraction: By Checkbook   7 - 8 - to develop an understanding of the need or adding and subtraction skills and too begin an understanding of check books ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION GAME   2 - 8 - a group activity that provides review and drill in the format of a game for learning facts in subtraction and addition - appeals to multilevel and multigrade situations - the Students get so caught up in the game they consider it an exciting challenge rather than a drill or review. READING, WRITING, AND MATH IN DAILY LIVING   4 - 6 - learning to make cookies is a fun activity - teaching basic reading, writing, and math     cube Cube Coloring Problem   5 - 12 - investigate what happens when different sized cubes are constructed from unit cubes, the surface areas are painted, and the large cubes are taken apart - how many of the 1 x 1 x 1 unit cubes are painted on three faces, two faces, one face, no faces?     estimating ESTIMATING WITH MONEY   1 - 5     games NewtonsWindow   3 - 12 - presents games, puzzles, riddles to help make learning math fun     geometry Concrete Math Manipulatives - pupils can play with shapes to create their own geometry exercises     history Math for Kids   4 - mega site - search for history     math & science Concrete Math Manipulatives   6 - 12 - mega site - this URL will lead you to a subject page - then click on the appropriate subject heading     metrics The ThinkQuest Library   6 - 8 - is a free educational resource featuring 5,500 + websites created by students around the world as part of a competition - mega site - this URL will lead you to a subject page - then click on the appropriate subject heading     numbers THE HISTORY OF COUNTING AND NUMBERS!   k - 5 - to understand the importance of numbers and counting in today's society I've Got Your Number   4 - 6 - Intermediate (adaptable for others) - this activity is a math review - can be used as a review of material covered in any subject - the number of items can be increased or decreased as needed - to review material covered in a fun way - the students pay close attention because they're never sure when their answer will be called FACTORING LARGE NUMBERS   7 - know the basic rules for divisibility ie: 2's are even, 3's add the digits etc.     plays License Plate Math   3 - 12 - a fun game to play on the road as well on the computer M&M MATH   1 - 6 - The students will: 1. Plan and make the M&M cookies 2. Tally M&M's by color while eating cookie 3. Complete worksheet using math skills Math Jeopardy   4 - 12 - explains hou you can use this popular game to teach math concepts     probability PROBABILITY: The Study of Chance   5 - 12 - help students to learn the basic principles     problem solving strategies Problem Solving---A Part of Everyday Thinking   4 - 12 - online lesson plan - to foster critical thinking     ratios LEARNING ABOUT RATIOS: A SANDWICH STUDY   4 - 6 - to provide students with a concrete introduction to the concept of ratios     rectangle RECTANGLE: AREA, PERIMETER, LENGTH, AND WIDTH   8 - 12 - what is the largest the area of a rectangle can be if its perimeter is 20? Three Dimensional Box Applet: Working With Volume   8 - 12 - this applet is great for studying the volume of a rectangular prism and how to maximize it     roman numerals Roman Numerals   5 - 12 - explains how numerals "work"     statistics Introduction to Descriptive Statistics   k - 5 - online lesson plans     time tables THE FACTS, GIMME JUST THE FACTS!!!   2 - 6 - mathematics computation - the teaching and learning of mathematics is facilitated by the development of a definite task analysis - each skill builds upon and rests on the previous skills learned therefore, knowing all multiplication facts will help in the learning of subsequent skills in hard multiplication, division, fractions, etc.

grades 9 - 12

general grades 9 - 12 - 75 excelent links HighSchoolHub.Org - mega site MathWorld - advanced math! - the Recreational Mathematics section has more than   150 examples - a hierarchical index makes it easy to drill down through   the subject headings     activities Math-Kitecture   6 - 12 - provides activities to help students study math through doing architecture     algebra Algebra - One on One   6 - 12 - an educational game to learn algebra the fun way Mometrix Academy Algebra 1 course INDY 500   8 - 12 - students will find the mean and median speed for this famous race using algebra - online lesson plan AlgebraHelp.Com   7 - 12 - lessons, calulators, worksheets, and resources for learning algebra Bean Toss   7 - 12 - online lesson plan - this hands-on activity to introduce students integers for general math, pre-algebra, and algebra 1 levels Algebra through problem solving   7 - 12 - online text book !!! - help students better prepare for careers in mathematics and science     consumer math ABCs of Figuring Interest   7 - adult     cube Cube Coloring Problem   5 - 12 - investigate what happens when different sized cubes are constructed from unit cubes, the surface areas are painted, and the large cubes are taken apart - how many of the 1 x 1 x 1 unit cubes are painted on three faces, two faces, one face, no faces?     games NewtonsWindow   3 - 12 - presents games, puzzles, riddles to help make learning math fun     geometry DESIGN YOUR DREAM HOUSE use your geometry skills to design your own home     math & science Concrete Math Manipulatives   6 - 12 - mega site     numbers Number Prefixes   7 - 12 - this exercise will help the students see how simply understanding prefixes can help them interpret the meaning of unfamiliar words, both mathematical and non-mathematical     plays Math Jeopardy   4 - 12 - explains hou you can use this popular game to teach math concepts License Plate Math   3 - 12 - a fun game to play on the road as well on the computer     polygons     probability see statistics     problem solving strategies IMPROVING DEDUCTIVE REASONING SKILLS   8 - 12 - online lesson plan Problem Solving---A Part of Everyday Thinking   4 - 12 - online lesson plan - to foster critical thinking     rectangle RECTANGLE: AREA, PERIMETER, LENGTH, AND WIDTH   8 - 12 - what is the largest the area of a rectangle can be if its perimeter is 20? Three Dimensional Box Applet: Working With Volume   8 - 12 - this applet is great for studying the volume of a rectangular prism and how to maximize it     roman numerals Roman Numerals   5 - 12 - explains how numerals "work"     slope & linear regression A FUNCTIONAL HOUSING MARKET   7 - 12 - students learn about s & lr from analyzing the housing market in Spartanburg, South Carolina     statistics / probability PROBABILITY: The Study of Chance   5 - 12 - help students to learn the basic principles Probability Tutorials   9 - adult - tutorials for probability and statistics The Spreadsheet Page - focuses on tips for using Exell - offers advice to users and spreadsheet designers VassarStats - if you are taking a statistics course or integrating statistics into your class or research paper - learn about probabilities, such as "Randomness and the Appearance of Pattern" - perform a "Randon-sample t - test" and dazzle your friends and professors - tools include Probabilities, Distributions, Frequency, Correlation, ANOVA, and more RobertNiles.Com - entirely introductory     string theory & black holes Official String Theory Web Site - explaines the concepts needed to understand string theory and black holes     tangrams TANGRAMS     triangles "New" Ways in Working Triangles - explores how to work with flexible triangles

adult math

consumer math ABCs of Figuring Interest   7 - adult Math in Daily Life - how to calculate square footage for home decorating - how to manage money better by understanding compound interest in credit card debit - hands - on activities are available in the Savings and Credit and Population Growth sections

homeschool math

HomeSchoolMath.Net - includes free work sheets and more

teaching math

games Games That Teach - explaines some challanging games to reinforce math skills     lesson plans NCTM Illuminations - provides lesson plans, vignettes, and more for mathematics teachers - written to help teachers "translate NCTM principles and standards for school mathematics into the classroom practice" National Council of Teachers of Mathematics - links to sections for teachers, families, researchers, and educational leaders - lists 13 annotated Web site links to directories and activities to help children learn math !!!     research papers Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching - offers tools and research papers for math instruction at all levels     technology Technology Centers for the Integrated Technology Classroom - designing "theme" based activities, across the curriculum, incorporating technology, to be used as centers AAAS: Education & Human Resources - sections include: "Science+ Literacy," "Technology and Disability," "Science in the Community

r e f e r e n c e :

activities

MegaMath is intended to bring unusual and important mathematical ideas to elementary school classrooms so that young people and their teachers can think about them together lesson plans for activities included in this well-designed site are supported by background information, concepts, materials, and more     Children's Literature Activities for the Classroom features hundreds of links to children's literature activity and lesson sites     Math-Kitecture   6 - 12 provides activities to help students study math through doing architecture     Interactive Mathematics Activities there are a multitude of resources on this website the sheer number of interactive activities is amazing if you are looking for something different, this is the place just a few of the activities: Abacus in Various Number Systems, Equivalent Fractions, Euclid's Game, Binary Color Device, Merlin's Magic Squares (modular arithmetic, boolean and linear algebra)and there are almost 300 more! Not a pretty site; but this is math background and overview of some of the games can be found at Cut The Knot!

biographies

Biographies of Women Mathematicians "These pages are part of an on-going project by students in mathematics classes at Agnes Scott College, in Atlanta, Georgia to illustrate the numerous achievements of women in the field of mathematics there are biographical essays or comments on most of the women mathematicians and some photos (which look best at more than 256 colors) our goal is for this list to continue to expand, and for more biographies to be completed"

calculators

Calculators On-line Center - links to over 7,800 calculators CALCULATOR PATTERN PUZZLES   k - 5 - gifted & talented RF21 Free Mathematics Software   9 - adult - you can create your own calculator on the computer Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching - offers tools and research papers for math instruction at all levels

chat

www.mathnerds.com/mathnerds MathNerds provides free, discovery-based, mathematical guidance via an international, volunteer network of mathematicians

dictionaries

A Maths Dictionary for Kids

games

aplusmath.com! includes flashcards for basic mathematical functions as well as more advanced ones math games are also available     NewtonsWindow   3 - 12 presents games, puzzles, riddles to help make learning math fun     Interactive Mathematics Miscellany and Puzzles

graphs

Usage and Interpretation of Graphs   3 - 6 this lesson also involves problem solving and will require the student to use his/her processing skills     VALENTINE CANDY COUNT   1 - 4 developing, reading, and interpreting graphs is a vital skill in today's society it is a skill required in a variety of areas, specifically in science and math

history

Math for Kids   4 mega site search for history     McTutor History of Mathematics 1,300 authoritative biographies included is a glossary

literacy

Paulos and the Sporatic Exponent required reading for those concerned about math litereacy

mistakes

MathMistakes.Com     Innumeracy.Com this site also emphasizes philosophy and critical thinking skills

plays

License Plate Math   3 - 12 a fun game to play on the road as well on the computer     M&M MATH   1 - 6 The students will: 1. Plan and make the M&M cookies 2. Tally M&M's by color while eating cookie 3. Complete worksheet using math skills     Math Jeopardy   4 - 12 explains hou you can use this popular game to teach math concepts

quizzes

Flash Cardz 2 quiz yourself on additions, substractions, multiplications, and division downloadable full program     Quiz Tree the place where you will find free quizzes on many subjects, including Elementary Math, Fractions, Spanish, Geography, SAT Verbal and Spelling. All quizzes feature animated interface, feedback sounds and other enhancements that make learning more enjoyable you can use our quizzes not only to test your knowledge, but also to help you prepare for your next exam, or simply to learn something new. You can take each quiz as many times as you want, there's no need to sign-up. We suggest that you bookmark this page as we are adding new quizzes periodically many of our quizzes include sounds, so be sure to turn on your speakers. To start a quiz, simply click on the topic that you would like to explore. Enjoy!

research papers

The Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching offers tools and research papers for math instruction at all levels

technology

Technology Centers for the Integrated Technology Classroom designing "theme" based activities, across the curriculum, incorporating technology, to be used as centers     AAAS: Education & Human Resources sections include: "Science+ Literacy," "Technology and Disability," "Science in the Community

trends

POP CLOCK students will review the Cencus Bureau's homepage on the Internet and gather data regarding trends in population

tutorials

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives a huge collection of interactive, web-based virtual maniputalatives and concept tutorials for mathematics instruction

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