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November 2005

Math Adventures

by knann
Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division in two adventure games.

Build a Fish!

by knann (via)
Build a Fish by choosing a body, mouth, and color/pattern, then release it into the reef! You can drive your fish around the reef in search of food and to evade predators. Can your fish find enough food without being eaten?

October 2005

Fraction Track

by knann
The first player starts by moving one or more blue markers along the tracks, either forward or backward, so that the positive and negative distances moved by all markers add to the amount shown in the fraction box.

Again and Again: Student

by knann
An investigation involving fractions and decimals. Teacher instruction required first.

Equivalence Tool

by knann
Demonstrator for the equivalence of decimals, percentages and fractions. Great for whole class.

Cyberchase . Games Central | PBS Kids

by knann
Variety of math and problem solving puzzles. Reading required for instructions. Some games appropriate for grade 3 with instruction

The Millenium Bug Race

by knann & 1 other
A collection of two player games designed to reinforce number facts. Input number range for facts: ex 1 to 10 for facts to twenty.

Behind the Blob game

by knann
Great number sequence game for whole class instruction. Allows for a variety of patterns that are teacher selected.

Award ceremony: Ordering numbers

by knann
The Award Ceremony involves ordering numbers; highest to lowest or lowest to highest. Includes decimals

Again and Again: Fractions and Decimals TEACHER

by knann
Again and Again is an investigation involving decimals and fractions. A knowledge of the equivalence of decimals and fractions is needed. The investigation also requires the pupil to make generalisations

Virtual Counting Stick

by knann
Virtual Counting Stick can be used as a tool to demonstrate and help children visualize counting on and back. Click quit button for detailed info.

Comparing Fractions

by knann
Dolphin racing - Test your knowledge by finding the largest fraction to win the game. Ordering Game: Put fractions in order from smallest to largest

NCTM : The Fraction Game

by knann
This applet allows students to individually practice working with relationships among fractions and ways of combining fractions. Goal: Get all the markers to the right side of the game board. Sum of markers is less than or = to target fraction Use as few cards as possible.

NCTM : Illuminations : Fraction Model I

by knann
This tool explores several representations for fractions with equivalent decimals and percents Use circles, rectangles, or sets to illustrate the fraction./ See fraction models II, III, and IV for more options. Whole class tool. with lesson plan.

The Decifractator

by knann
Explore relationships between fractions and decimals with this interactive tool. Whole class tool.

Number Gym: Adding Fractions

by knann
Intro activity for adding fractions.

Equivalent Fractions

by knann
Fill in the equivalent fraction to win each round. Fractions illustrated with pie chart. Students can set the time and choose from equivalent fraction families. Good whole class activity as well.

Plot the Robot

by knann
Plot the Robot is for online printing and offline mental arithmetic, calculator work, and coordinate graphing to draw pictures.

Logic: Cannibals and Missionaries

by knann
Try this...not as easy as it looks! What's your strategy??

A Maths Dictionary for Kids

by knann & 1 other (via)
An animated, interactive dictionary for students which explains 500 common mathematical terms in simple language.

Weekly Brain Teasers

by knann (via)
Sharpen your thinking skills for grades 3-4, 5-6, and 7-8.

Fractions – A Booster Activity

by knann
Interactive activity for basic fraction recognition. Activities are intuitive and require little reading. Good for introductory unit. Teachers should view support materials.

Cyberchase . Games . Can You Fill It? | PBS Kids

by knann
Here's an online game that challenges students to estimate volumes of fluids using simple comparisons - without spilling anything! It's one of those great "not as simple as it looks" simulations that really does teach.

Meet the Graphs

by knann
A brief slide show introducing a spreadsheet and pie/bar graphs. Appropriate for gr4-5