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December 2005

Discovering the Value of Pi

by knann
The students will measure the diameter and circumference of many circles and will estimate their relationship. By doing so, they should discover the approximate value of pi. By discovering it on their own they should feel rewarded and gain a deeper understanding of the fundamental concept of pi.

Math Through Culture:Culturally-Situated Design Tools

by knann (via)
Many cultural designs are based on mathematical principles. This software will help students learn standards-based mathematics as they simulate the original artifacts, and develop their own creations.

NCTM : Illuminations Lessons

by knann
Interactive Math tools for grades for K-12. Accompanied by lesson plans and NCTM standards

November 2005

Up to One

by knann (via)
Type the fraction which when added to the other two fractions brings the total to one whole. Paper and pencil may be needed. Click the refresh button to get a new problem.

Math Continuum

by knann
Video tutorials and interactive activities with audio. Strands include: Numbers and Operations, Patterns and Relations, Geometry, Statistics and Probabiity Activities - Adding and subtracting Fractions, Fractions and Equivalent Fractions, Fractions, Multiply & Divide, Percent., Equations, Pattern Puzzles, Area

Tessellate!

by knann
This activity can be used to:recognize and explore the properties of tessellations, identify and examine symmetry in geometric figures,describe, and classify polygons, examine the role of mathematics in society and nature

October 2005

Award ceremony: Ordering numbers

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

Logic: Cannibals and Missionaries

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

Flash Math: Follow the Rules

by knann & 1 other
You must follow the rules to get through the maze. Choose easy, medium, hard. Improve your mental math addition and subtraction problem-solving with this game! Demonstrate with projector for whole class in lower grades.

Distance Time Graph

by knann (via)
This is an awesome resource for students learning about speed and distance time-graphs. Uses graphs synched with video of soccer/football players during a game.

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.

WisWeb Math Applets Gr 7-12

by knann
Applets designed for middle school and beyond.

September 2005

Illuminations Selected Web Resources Gr 6-8

by knann
Quick click to high quality web resources standards-based for middle school math

Cynthia Lanius' Lessons: All About Ratios

by knann
The "All About Ratios" activities are designed to introduce ratios in a concept-building way. The activities can be done on computers with Internet access or printed.

Math Tools

by knann
In one click, locate outstanding resources for math from the best educational site. Search by grade level, math topic and subtopic. Select Tools and then any activity where the technology type is java applet, flash, sketchpad, or shockwave. Hover over resource name for a brief description.

July 2005

FedStats: Federal Government Kids' Page

by knann
These statistical agencies provide special webpages for kids in elementary through high school. The webpages include fun facts, games, project ideas, and career information.