08 December 2005 10:15
Middle School Madness: Problems of the Week Archive
by knann
Challenging math problems for you to solve. Email your answer to find out if you are right!
08 December 2005 10:00
Flasks and Graphs
by knann
Visual tool for seeing how the filling of various containers graphs over time.
Enriching Mathematics
by knann
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
by knann (via)
After researching place value and numeration systems, students create a base-4 numeration system for a primitive alien tribe.
Searching for Solutions WebQuest
by knann
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
by knann
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
07 December 2005 10:00
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.
Problem Solving with Pentominos
by knann
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
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.
07 December 2005 09:30
NCTM : Illuminations Lessons
by knann
Interactive Math tools for grades for K-12. Accompanied by lesson plans and NCTM standards
17 November 2005 11:00
17 November 2005 10:45
Builder Ted
by knann
Help Ted fix the leaky roof by placing the bricks (decimals) in numerical order.
Saloon Snap
by knann (via)
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
17 November 2005 09:30
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
08 November 2005 11:15
NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics
by knann & 1 other
Lessons, standards, tools, and web resources for mathematics gr K-12.
08 November 2005 10:30
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
by knann (via)
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!
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
03 November 2005 09:00
26 October 2005 08:00
Award ceremony: Ordering numbers
by knann
The Award Ceremony involves ordering numbers; highest to lowest or lowest to highest. Includes decimals
26 October 2005 07:30
Comparing fractions and decimals game
by knann
Game: Can you match the fractions and decimals pairs?
