September 2006
Math Mnemonics Archive
Mnemonic: n. A device, such as a formula or rhyme, used as an aid in remembering. Provides a list of Memory aids for math formulas, concepts, operations, and more.
January 2006
MathDEN: Mathematics Resource for the Home and Classroom
MathDEN assists teachers and students to develop individualized programs. At the same time, MathDEN can also be used very effectively as a collaborative tool. MathDEN's content is geared specifically for students age 12-18
EconEdLink
A premier source of classroom tested, Internet-based economic lesson materials for K-12 teachers and their students. Lots of resources to tie into the curriculum.
December 2005
CountOn - The Rules of Sudoku
The rules of the game are simple: each of the nine blocks has to contain all the numbers 1-9 within its squares. Each number can only appear once in a row, column or box. Every puzzle has just one correct solution.
Project Interactivate and MATH THEMATICS Books
Book/Lesson alignments to the math tools found at Project Interactivate with the Math Thematics text.
Absurd Math:Pre-Algebra from Another Dimension
(via)Absurd Math is an interactive mathematical problem solving game series. The player proceeds on missions in a strange world where the ultimate power consists of mathematical skill and knowledge.
CuriousMath.com :: Math is an attitude
by 1 otherWant to learn how to quickly square a number that ends in 5? Or how to tell if a number is divisible by 3? Or maybe you'd like to know why the number 153 in the Bible is such an interesting number? That's the kind of fun and fascinating math tricks and trivia you'll find here at CuriousMath.com.
Ohio Math Works
Intereactive, multimedia program for grades 7, 8 and 9 that links math with careers. Videos take students behind the scenes in companies and give students an opportunity to do the math-based tasks that are done by professionals on the job.
A Creative Encounter of the Numerical Kind
(via)After researching place value and numeration systems, students create a base-4 numeration system for a primitive alien tribe.
Searching for Solutions WebQuest
This web-based unit will introduce students to strategies and real-life practice activities for applying problem-solving skills. Students will investigate real problems through a variety of websites and group activities.
Getsmarter.org
Try this animated, interactive testing and learning math site. Compare your math and science performance against students worldwide! Find learning tools to help get you smarter!
ClassZone - Math Thematics Book 3
Web site for Grade 8 math. Includes e-tutorials
Mathmatical Toolkit
In collaboration with Intel and The Mathematical Association, the Mathematical Toolkit and Number line have been designed specifically to support the teaching and learning of mathematics for
Math Through Culture:Culturally-Situated Design Tools
(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
Interactive Math tools for grades for K-12. Accompanied by lesson plans and NCTM standards
November 2005
Tessellate!
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
Fraction Track
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
An investigation involving fractions and decimals. Teacher instruction required first.
Award ceremony: Ordering numbers
The Award Ceremony involves ordering numbers; highest to lowest or lowest to highest. Includes decimals
Comparing fractions and decimals game
Game: Can you match the fractions and decimals pairs?
Logic: Cannibals and Missionaries
Try this...not as easy as it looks! What's your strategy??
Flash Math: Follow the Rules
by 1 otherYou 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.
