May 2006
Countdown
Math resource of video clips devoted to mathematics learning! Students call in to the tv host with a math problem. Together the problem is solved step-by-step.
February 2006
Middle School Resources for Excel
(via)Lesson plan ideas for using Excel accross the curriculum with a special emphasis on math.
January 2006
Scientific Calculator Lessons for Middle School Math
74 page pdf manual with step by step instructions for math lessons using a scienrific calculator.
Math Forum: Suzanne Alejandre: Math Lessons
Lots of resources for each mathematics strand
Quadrilateral Quest: Do You Know Their Properties?
Complete the quest to see how well you know your quadrilaterals.
Quiltmaker
Design a quilt by clicking on the squares. Each square has 6 possible positions.
Change COLORS by clicking the color palettes
Make a quilt by clicking REPEAT, REFLECT or ROTATE
December 2005
The Broken Calculator
(via)Use the broken calculator to solve your math problems in a creative way. Can you add 2+2 if the addition key is broken? Sure can..how about (3*2)-2 . The answer is the same! Create some challenges for you, your friends, and teachers!
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.
Animated Atlas: Growth of a Nation
(via)Engaging presentation illustrates the growth of the US from Post American Revolution through Post Civil War.
Middle School Madness: Problems of the Week Archive
Challenging math problems for you to solve. Email your answer to find out if you are right!
Enriching Mathematics
Activities to explore and engage with mathematical ideas.
Provides challenging activities which provide students with opportunities to develop their mathematics.
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.
ClassZone - Math Thematics Book 1
Web site for Grade 6 math. Includes e-tutorials
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.
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
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
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??
