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Math
This site is great fun for elementary and middle school students.
The
Abacus: The Art of Calculating with Beads
Three sets of activities teach students to count, add, and
subtract using an interactive abacus. Each section includes a virtual
representation of an abacus that can be manipulated on the screen. There is
information on the use of the abacus in different cultures.
Abstract
Algebra Online
Great site for advanced high school or college students.
Appetizers
and Lessons for Math and Reason
Suggestions and problems for math as well as reflections on
teaching for all disciplines. Includes logic puzzles, algebra-building skills,
and a guide to studying math.
Ask
Dr. Math
Answers to any K-12 question via e-mail.
Brain
Teasers
Divided between grades 3-4, 5-6, and 7-and-above, these
brainteasers can be used for lesson openers or to integrate math into other
parts of the curriculum. One teaser presented each week, though archived teasers
are available.
Busy
Teachers Math
From the Busy Teachers web site comes links
to other math lessons and ideas from around the web. Categories: Fractals, Games
and Toys, General, History, Lesson Plans/Classroom Activities.
Dave's
Math Tables
One expects just tables, but gets more - lots of formulas,
identities, tables, series, etc., all with nice diagrams. For example, surface
areas for geometric figures, trig identities. A great reference for college math
students.
ENC
Online
Mind your P's and Q's and ABCs at ENC Online. This site, which is
sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, features a variety of curriculum
materials for K-12 math and science students. In addition to lesson plans,
suggested activities, publications, and hyperlinks to other math and science
resources, ENC highlights 13 new outstanding math and science Internet sites
each month. You also can read the electronic editions of ENC's many print
publications, including a newsletter, curriculum catalogs, and reform
information.
Fun
with Numbers
A good resource in its own way, this site features many things
that you would not want to figure out on your own, including: the first 28,915
odd primes, the first 999 factorials, and 1.2 million digits of pi.
Furman
University Mathematical Quotation Server
Another unique math site, this one does one thing: provides a
comprehensive compilation of math-related quotes. Organized by the author or the
quote. Handy if you need the perfect quote.
The
Geometry Junkyard
Even math haters love this site.
Good
News Bears
This web-based interactive stock market game helps students
select and track a stock and understand the effects on its value of certain
variables, including political climate, foreign relations, and general economic
indicators, as well as company management and profitability.
Graphics
for the Calculus Classroom
At this site you will find downloadable graphics and animations
related to calculus problems. The animations and graphics are usually
accompanied by interesting problems for presentation to students, such as
finding the volume of water in a tipped glass.
The
Guide to Math and Science Reform Home Page
This searchable database includes more than 1,000 projects and
organizations dedicated to improving K-12 math and science education. Its
purpose is to share information and allow interested individuals to discover and
contact others who share their goals.
How
Far Is It?
You won't believe this site! Enter two places, just about
anywhere on the earth, and this site computes the distance.
Karl's
Calculus Tutor
Worth a visit if you are a first-year calculus student.
Mactutor
History of Mathematics Archive
This site contains biographies of thousands of important figures
in math history, many with photos. Be sure to check out the History Topics
Math
Forum
Formerly known as the Geometry Forum, you'll find this updated
and expanded web site provides valuable mathematical information for you and
your students. The Student Center offers aids for the confused, while the
Teacher's Place contains classroom plans and activities.
Math
Magic Project
A K-12 telecom project that posts challenges in four grade-level
categories. Registered teams work together to solve problems. Addresses the
standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Mathematics Archives K-12 Teaching Materials
Mathmania
This site explains many unsolved mathematical dilemmas that
modern mathematicians are working on. An Introduction for Teachers gives the
rationale for the project. Support materials include curriculum connections,
classroom activities, and a simple description of each problem.
Mega
Math
This site has information on mapping, graphing theory, knot
theory, algorithms, computer science, and infinity. Under each topic there are
activities, vocabulary sections, a background section, overview of major
concepts, prep and materials sections, and an evaluation section to help you tie
math to everyday life for your students.
MusiNum
- The Music in the Numbers
This site explores the use of integers to create musical notes.
By following patterns such as counting by twos and threes, the notes are
combined to create beautiful and sometimes surprising melodies.
NCREL
Web Site
Locate useful information, planning tools, and lesson plans, plus
find links to many top-notch math sites across the Internet. This site provides
one-stop shopping for busy educators.
Oklahoma
State University Mathematics Education Center
Teaching tips, lessons and tutorials, jobs in mathematics, a
bulletin board, and other links to help teach the most abstract art.
PBS
Mathline
This site provides materials that teachers can adapt and
implement into their curricula. The Math Concepts section changes monthly. Other
categories include Teaching Tips, Math Challenges, Career Connections,
Resources, and Assessment.
SCORE
Math
This is the California Department of Education's
sponsored site for math resources. Teachers have created lesson plans and found
Internet resources for math teaching, divided by grade levels. Lesson plans are
available here, plus links to related Internet resources.
Topics
in Mathematics
This site is a repository for math links on the web.
Thousands of links in well-defined categories.
World
Wide Web Virtual Library: Mathematics
A great place for math wizards and neophytes. Contains
links to online resources for math teachers and students.
Updated 03/20/2007