October 2005
Comparing fractions and percentages activity.
An interactive exploration to compare fractions and percentages using a pizza, candy bar, measuring cup, and group of people. Good whole class activity or small group.
Introduction to Fractions
Two interactive explorations to visualize fractions. Good for whole class activities, recognizing patterns. Provides different ways of representing fractions (pizza, candy bar, people, measuring cup)
NCTM : Illuminations : Fraction Model I
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
Explore relationships between fractions and decimals with this interactive tool. Whole class tool.
Number Gym: Adding Fractions
Intro activity for adding fractions.
Equivalent Fractions
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
Plot the Robot is for online printing and offline mental arithmetic, calculator work, and coordinate graphing to draw pictures.
The Frustrated Farmer
Help the farmer get the chicken, the fox, and the corn across the river without anything being eaten!
Logic: Cannibals and Missionaries
Try this...not as easy as it looks! What's your strategy??
The Number Gym:Multiplication Grid
by 1 otherLearning the multiplication tables is made fun by testing yourself against your previous best score and the clock. When it gets too easy doing them in order, we mix them up! Use whole class or alone.
The Number Gym: Near Tens
by 1 otherLearn to add and subtract multiples and near-multiples of 10 in your head using a graded set of activities on a 10x10 number grid with helpful popups along the way.
NLVM: Interactive Number Grid
This virtual manipulative displays a grid containing numbers from 1 to 200. You can use it to explore patterns and relationships involving multiples. Great for whole class.Click Instructions.
A Maths Dictionary for Kids
by 1 other (via)An animated, interactive dictionary for students which explains 500 common mathematical terms in simple language.
Bright Sparks
Try these problem solving interactive investigations. You will need to use your logic and reasoning skills to complete the activities. Teacher introduction may be needed. Some actvities may be appropriate for gr4.
Fractions – A Booster Activity
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
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
A brief slide show introducing a spreadsheet and pie/bar graphs. Appropriate for gr4-5
September 2005
More Than Math
by 1 otherMore Than Math integrates the visual arts into the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade mathematics curriculum using works of art to explore pattern, symmetry, proportion, perspective, balance and geometric form
Math Cats
Math Cats MicroWorlds games
The Money Program
by 1 otherThe Money Program teaches you how to use coins and bills when you pay for something. The program asks you for a specific amount of money. You drag and drop different coins and bills into a blue box until it contains the correct amount. When you are done, you ask the program to check your answer. The program lets you know if your answer is correct.
Games for Numeracy and Literacy
Very nice early elementary school games for literacy and math. Most games require minimal instruction.
July 2005
Welcome to MapStats for Kids
Excellent site for teaching concepts about maps and statistics through interactive graphing tools. Mapped to standards. Check it out!
Exploring Math With Technology
Grades 3-5 provides a variety of resources linked to the NCTM standards
