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PUBLIC MARKS from knann with tags ms:math & district

08 December 2005 10:00

Flasks and Graphs

Visual tool for seeing how the filling of various containers graphs over time.

Enriching Mathematics

Activities to explore and engage with mathematical ideas. Provides challenging activities which provide students with opportunities to develop their mathematics.

08 December 2005 09:00

A Creative Encounter of the Numerical Kind

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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.

08 December 2005 08:30

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!

08 December 2005 08:00

ClassZone - Math Thematics Book 3

Web site for Grade 8 math. Includes e-tutorials

ClassZone - Math Thematics Book 2

Web site for Grade 7 math. Includes e-tutorials

ClassZone - Math Thematics Book 1

Web site for Grade 6 math. Includes e-tutorials

07 December 2005 10:00

Discovering the Value of Pi

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.

Problem Solving with Pentominos

Pentominos are the names of shapes created by 5 squares connected together. The objective of the puzzle is to place all pentominos inside the square after marking 4 boxes to remain empty.

07 December 2005 09:45

Math Through Culture:Culturally-Situated Design Tools

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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.

07 December 2005 09:30

NCTM : Illuminations Lessons

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

17 November 2005 11:00

Fraction Pairs

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Match fractions, decimals, and more in this electronic card game.

17 November 2005 10:45

Builder Ted

Help Ted fix the leaky roof by placing the bricks (decimals) in numerical order.

Saloon Snap

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Try your hand at matching fractions with decimals and percent. Click the bell when you see a match.....better be fast!

17 November 2005 10:15

Up to One

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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.

17 November 2005 09:30

Math Continuum

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

08 November 2005 11:15

NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics

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Lessons, standards, tools, and web resources for mathematics gr K-12.

08 November 2005 10:30

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives

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Library of Java Applets aligned to math strands and standards. Many items similar to Investigations software. Click Grade level for specific strand.

03 November 2005 09:15

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

03 November 2005 09:00

Visual Fractions

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A tutorial that models fractions with number lines or circles.

26 October 2005 08:00

Award ceremony: Ordering numbers

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

26 October 2005 07:30

24 October 2005 14:30

NCTM : The Fraction Game

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.