Algebra
Active Algebra
Variables are entered into all the activities by using the slider. If you obtain a password then your pupils can carry out a short test on each of the investigations. The results are saved and can be accessed by the teacher.
Introduction to Algebra
Offers clear definitions and easy-to-understand examples. Each definition builds on the previous to present a straightforward introduction to algebraic concepts.
Practical Algebra Lessons
This site provides a practical look at algebra. Find everything from Pre-Algebra to Algebra including: illustrated tutorials, categorized links, homework guidelines, and a study skills survey.
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives for Interactive Mathematics
This Internet site is part of a three year project at Utah State University to develop a library of interactive, web based virtual manipulatives or concept tutorials, mostly in the form of Java applets, for mathematics instruction in grades K to 12.
Authentic Math
UBUYACAR
This a site devoted to an authentic Problem-Based Learning activity about buying a car. There are details on implementing it, the teacher's role, questions to ask, evaluation materials, and an assessment model.
Math in Daily Life
There are many activities provided at this site that demonstrate how math affects everyday decisions. There are examples given for home decorating, cooking, population growth, universal language and more.
Problems of the Week
Problems of the week are creative and challenging for students in grades three through twelve. Space is provided for teachers to discuss these problems of the week and suggest different ideas for implementing them into the curricula.
Calculators
Calculator.com
Nice topical list of on-line calculators to calculate just about anything you can think of. How about calculating "Fun"?
Hugh's Mortgage and Financial Calculators
This site contains a number of highly specific calculators geared to the figuring out the minute details of your financial status. For example, Rule of 78 Loan Calculator? What's that? Click here to find out.
Calculus
Kelly's AP Calculus Home Page
A nice example of a class Web page complete with an awards area for top students. There are places to join a chat, get info on the AP, or answer a question of the week. Mr. Kelly also grades his students on answering math questions via email; it seems a different student is required to answer all questions for a week, They'll handle anything from Algebra through Calculus.
Calculus@internet
A gateway to links of all types. If there's a topic within Calculus that you want to research, type it in here. There are links for everything from online quizzes to teacher support.
Visual Calculus
Animations of standard calculus topics. Visitors can watch clips that demonstrate determining area using limits, or animations of working derivations.
Fractals
Another online Fractals Assignment
This site requires students to do some research into the nature of fractals and then to complete one of several tasks.
Fractals
This fractals site is geared to the middle school student.
To Fractal or Not to Fractal
This "WebQuest" is, essentially, an online-assigned report on fractals. Not very higher order, but some food for thought.
Amazing Seattle Fractals
This site has a tutorial on creating fractal art, fractal screensavers (you could start getting your students "in the mood"), AND several different downloadable software programs to enable students to challenge themselves and create their own fractals!!!
General
Power Cards
Learn the secret behind this amazing mathematical "magic" trick at this Web site. Pick a number, any number. No matter which one you choose, you're going to get an incredible surprise. It's not magic. It's math! Dazzle your friends by performing this same trick at home.
Math Journey
Don't fall asleep on THIS plane trip! Solve each math problem, and you'll reach the next exciting stop on your tour. Can YOU make it all the way around the world without missing any answers?
A-Plus Math
This site offers a variety of Java games to hone your basic arithmetic skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division - great fun for younger students.
Math Games, Puzzles and Fun Stuff
This site provides links to sites with math games, puzzles and brainteasers for students in Grade 3 all the way through the college years. Test yourself and others here.
Mathematics and Molecules
National Council of Teachers of Math
American Math Society
Cornell Math and Science Gateway for High School
Although this site provides links to resources in mathematics and science for educators and students in grades 9-12, teachers of other grade levels may find the materials to be just as helpful. A great site with lots of information.
MegaMath
A great site for students and educators! Definitions of mathematics terminology, lesson plans, curriculum ideas, problem-based learning, and lots of other activities are contained at this site.
Geometry
Geometry in Action: CAD
Geometry in Action: Metrology
Geometry in Action: CAM
Geometry in Action: Assembly Planning
Money
Money Instructor
Money Instructor gives a variety of lesson plans on money, investing and saving. The lessons provided are open ended and real world based. The site is built to help students understand the meaning of a dollar!
Money Talks
An instructional unit about solving math problems with money. Even though this unit uses Canadian money, it is adaptable to American currency as well.
Kids and Money
The Learning Network presents a great set of links and activities for teaching kids about banking and finance, including Understanding Money, Allowances and Chores and School-Related Finances.
Dragon Dollar
BankSite presents this animated (Flash-based) dragon who helps elementary-aged children learn about checking, savings, bonds, budgets and ATMs.
Online Calculators
Graph It
Quick Math Algebra Calculator
Humblestar Graphing Calculator
Calculator.com
Online Math Libraries
The Math Forum
An online community of teachers, students, researchers, parents, educators, and citizens at all levels who are interested in math and math education. Super math-related Web resource area! An excellent addition to any math unit.
Elementary Math Problem of the Week
Check out this page to enhance math into your daily routine. Your students would love going on to this site to show their math expertise.
Measurement Converters
This site has interactive calculators for many measurement systems both metric and U.S. Gives detailed explanation of various types of measurements and how to properly convert them.
Online Multimedia Math Activities
Google Directory: Java Applets
This is a collection of dozens of Java Applets that allows the user to manipulate information to more thoroughly understand math concepts. The applets are varied by grade level and topic. Students can change points on graphs, manipulate radii of circles, and plot functions.
Cyberchase: Games
Paired with a television show on PBS, this interactive Web site uses multimedia games to help students ages 8-12 learn math. Visually interesting with characters and even a plot, it definitely will engage students as they learn about patterns, tangrams, symmetry, etc.
Euclid's Elements
The complete text of Euclid's Elements, this Web site is great for high school math classes. Each of Euclid's concepts is explained with a Java applet that can be manipulated by the student.
Polyhedra Lighting
Paper Models of Polyhedra
This site is filled with forms to print and fold to create a wealth of different types of polyhedra. The VRML option allows you to manipulate the object, including walking, panning, turning, rolling, and studying the polyhedra. This is a great extension site for those students who complete the Polyhedra Lighting task and are ready to be challenged to explore various other kinds of polyhedra, including Platonic and Archimedian solids.
Uniform Polyhedra
This site, hosted by a math consultant, explores all 75 uniform polyhedra with detailed information on each, including the number of faces, edges, and vertices; and animated rotations of each figure.
George Hart's Site
George Hart is a computer science professor and a geometric sculptor, and his site allows you explore many of his fascinating creations. His site is also a doorway to a great number of wonderful sites that allow you to explore polyhedra, including his Encyclopedia of Polyhedra that claims to hold thousands of polyhedra (I didn't count them!)
Math Forum
Math Forum is hosted by Drexel University. This section introduces students to polyhedra and is a great site for those who need to review the basics. From this simple but informative and interesting page, students can link to other related sites.
Probability and Gambling
An Introduction to Probability
A clearly stated synopsis of the major concepts in probability. The language is a bit advanced and seems aimed primarily at students over 14.
Dr. Math's Introduction to Probability
Dr. Math is an interactive forum where students can ask questions about math and receive personalized answers. This provides a clear and simple overview of the concept of probability.
Pythagorean Theorem
Pythagorean Theorem
This interactive lesson uses quizzes, java applets and diagrams to explain the theorem thoroughly. Though a bit heavy on the text, it is also clearly laid out and easy to follow.
NOVA's Pythagorean Puzzle
This Shockwave puzzle allows students to manipulate a diagram to demonstrate the theorem. There is also a link to "real world" problems using the Pythagorean Theorem, such as throwing a runner out in baseball, using a ladder to climb in a window, and scaling the pyramids.
Pythagorean Theorem: Java Applets
These interactive Java Applets illustrate a variety of different aspects of the Theorem. The "Pythagoras Tree" is especially cool!
Glencoe Online: Pythagorean Theorem Online Quiz
This is a series of interactive quizzes on assorted math skills (at different levels) that allow the students to check their work and get explanations of the solutions.
Statistics Resources
Major League Baseball
The NFL Stats
Stock Market
The Stock Market Game
The Stock Market Game gives students the chance to invest a hypothetical $100,000 in a real-time portfolio. There is an area where teachers can take a tour and an area to ask questions before starting the simulation. There is a fee per student to use this program. Information is provided on the site.
CNBC
This is a free on-line stock market simulation, is a ten-week activity designed to teach students in grades 4 through 12 about investing, money management, and responsible decision making. Each team of students receives a virtual $100,000, which they use to create a stock portfolio.
StockQuest
An educational and interactive site offering free global stock games, especially for educators. Into this global stock market simulation are lesson plans, stock guides, and online investing resources.
Investing for Kids
A site designed by kids for kids. It examines stocks, bonds, mutual funds etc. to teach the principles of saving and investing to beginners and seasoned investors, and includes a stock market game for learning how to invest.
Telling Time for Younger Students
Snapdragon Time
Your students will love to play the telling time game on this site. Not only does it help students learn how to tell time it also give them ample opportunity to use small motor skills by using the mouse to move the hands on the clock.
Teacher View
Students can practice telling time by analog type clocks or digital clocks on this site.
Harcourt School
This site provides a fun telling time game with the accompaniment of a Willy the Watchdog. Your students will love it.
Webquests, Math
Baseball Predictions
Using internet resources, you will obtain the team statistics for at least ten teams and use correlation to determine which other statistic is most closely related to the winning percentage. Once you have determined the most closely related statistic, find the league player who was highest in that statistic, and use linear regression to predict the winning percentage with that player on your team.
Buying vs. Renting a Home
Students will work in groups using the criteria set for their specific role. Given different budgets, students will decide whether to buy or rent a home. They will end up shopping for the actual house in the area they live in. All calculations and information will be derived from online sources.
Math Magazine
Students will work in groups and have their own specific job as part of the editing team to create a Math Magazine for teens. Job choices include editor, designer and organizer. Together the group will collaborate to create the materials for the magazine.
Metric Quest
The Worldwide Commission of Measurement has asked students to decide whether or not the US should be like the rest of the world and change to the metric system.
Titanic - What do the numbers tell us?
In this WebQuest history and mathematics are linked by statistics. The stories of the people of the Titanic give the data real meaning.
