Math Links

X, Oct 10, 2002

Subjects: Tops | Organizations | By Subject | For Teachers | For Students

Tops

Overall: ** http://www.abc.se/~m9847/matre/index.html | http://math.edreform.net/gradelevel/gradelevelhighschool |

Math Forum | "World of Mathematics" encyclopedia | "Cut the Knot" Interactive Math | ENC Math Topics

UTK Math Archives | NTCM stds | ERIC | Sosmath.com | Mathematical Association of America

Search: High School Hub: Mathematics | Math and Science Education |

How to Learn Math : SLU Success in Math |

History: http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~mathed/Eves.

Math Hall of Fame Webquest
This secondary Webquest requires students to research famous mathematicians and then recommend choose those mathematicians they believe should be inducted into a "Math Hall of Fame." Students are charged with selecting a cross section of mathematicians that is multicultural and represents both men and women.

The History of Mathematics
A research-based junior high lesson plan.

History of Mathematics Archive
Biographies of over 1000 mathematicians.

History of Mathematics (Math Archives)
Many links to sites related to math history.

Biographies of Women Mathematicians

A Chronology of Mathematicians

Math Departments: Lexington | Singapore Univ |

Organizations ( go to top )

Governmental

Federal

Georgia

GA Learning Connections – QCC's |

Professional Organizations

By Subject ( go to top )

Pre-Algebra

http://fcit.usf.edu/fcat8m/resource/default.htm#activities |

Algebra 1

Teacher Pages: CVC Schools | Lexington High | Xavier College |

General Resources
Algebra.help..."features lessons to learn or refresh old skills, calculators that show you how to solve problems step-by-step, and interactive worksheets to test your skills"
Algebra Lesson Plans...from ERIC
A Brief History of Algebra and Computing...an upbeat site presenting algebra from its origins to recent developments; text contains numerous links for further in-depth information

Other Resources
Algebraic Equations...introduces the basic algebraic terms of variables, constants, terms, factors, and coefficients
Simplifying Algebraic Equations...how to add together like terms
Solutions of Algebraic Equations...an introduction to solving simple equations
Investigating Linear Relationships: The Regression Line and Correlation...an interactive lesson that lets the student "plot points and find a line that 'fits' the points"
Solving Linear Equations...a problem-solver from DiscoverySchool that provides an explanation for how a problem is done as well as the answer
Systems of Linear Equations...
Inequalities...a problem-solver from DiscoverySchool that provides an explanation for how a problem is done as well as the answer

Polynomials...an introduction to polynomials, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and factoring
Polynomials...a problem-solver from DiscoverySchool that provides an explanation for how a problem is done as well as the answer
Quadratic Equation Solver...
Quadratic Equations...a problem-solver from DiscoverySchool that provides an explanation for how a problem is done as well as the answer
QuickMath Automatic Math Solutions...practice site for custom-made quadratic equations
Polynomials...a problem-solver from DiscoverySchool that provides an explanation for how a problem is done as well as the answer
Algebra & Calculus Sketches..."exploring equations for lines, parabolas, and tangents using the Geometer's Sketchpad"
Algebra Story Problems..."a collection of simple Word Problems illustrating concept-based problem solving"
Math Forum - K-12 Algebra...lesson plans, activities, software, internet projects, and discussion forums
S.O.S. Mathematics - Algebra...review of the most important results, techniques, and formulas in algebra; active participation is necessary
Traffic Simulation...extensive model of traffic patterns and how algebra can be used to solve real-life problems

Algebra
Algebra Lesson Plans
From the Math Forum Internet Resource Collection.

Algebra Lesson Plans from The Teacher's Reference Desk
Four lesson plans.

Algebra Problem of the Week
A different problem every week from the Math Forum Project.

Lesson Plans Developed by Susan Boone
Practical Internet and activty-based lessons for students in first-year algebra.

First Degree Equations and Inequalities in One Variable
A unit designed to give students competence in solving all types of equations and an understanding of how variables and equations can be utilized to solve real life problems.

Algebra Internet Sites

The Power of Algebra Lesson Plans
Three lesson plans in pdf format.

Algebra Resource Home Page

Algebra 2

Geometry

The Geometry Center |

Chaos in the Classroom...describes "some easy-to-teach topics involving ideas from fractal geometry
Connected Geometry...a "curriculum development project, funded by the National Science Foundation, designed to help teachers and students engage in meaningful mathematical activity..."
Gallery of Interactive Geometry..."a mathematics research and education center at the University of Minnesota;" includes K-16 math education resources
Math Forum - K-12 Geometry...WWW resources, lesson plans, activities, software, Internet projects
Euclid's Elements...an online version of Euclid's famous work which uses Java applets to illustrate the geometry
Fractals...definition. examples, creation software to download, links to related sites
A Fractals Lesson...a basic introduction to these geometric shapes
Fractals - Sprott's Fractal Gallery...a collection of color fractals, including an extensive FAQ section about fractals
The Fractory...a ThinkQuest "interactive tool for creating and exploring fractals"
A History of Pi...all about pi with links to mathematicians throughout time
Tesselations...definition, rules, and examples
World of Escher...information about the Dutch graphic artist with examples of his works, stories, and quotations

 Non-Euclidean Geometry - Description of non-Euclidean geometry, along with a software package, NonEuclid, an interactive simulation of the Poincare Model of Hyperbolic Geometry.

 The Diamond 16 Puzzle - Online puzzle illustrating principles of symmetry and permutation groups in geometry.

 The fine structure constant - The question of how to calculate the numerical value of the fine structure constant from theory was one of the most outstandingly difficult problems in mathematical physics for the greater part of the 20th century.

Math Forum Geometry Lesson Plans
An extensive list of geometry lesson plans.

Geometry Lesson Plans from The Teacher's Reference Desk
Thirteen lesson plans for a variety of Grade levels.

Gallery of Interactive Online Geometry

Model Unit-Grade 7
Unit on tessellations exploring the work of M. C. Escher. It integrates geometry and the visual arts.

Tessellation Links
Links to many lesson plans and resources.

Distance of Triangles using a Protractor
A 7th-grade lesson plan from SMILE Mathematics. Take a look at the site index for other similar lessons.

Pascal's Triangle
Lesson plans using the discovery learning format.

Measuring Distances -Triangulation
A junior high or high school lesson plan.

Follow the Falling Meteorite
A lesson plan demonstrating triangulation.

Global Positioning System Classroom Exercise
A classroom activity demonstrating how GPS (Global Positioning System) works.

Mathematics of Cartography
A lesson plan and resources for grades 7-12 on the mathematics of map-making. Click on Teacher's Notes for the actual lesson.

Geometry Junk Yard
A list of links to geometry resources and lesson plans.

Math Forum Geometry Problem of the Week

Trig./Pre-calc

S.O.S. Mathematics - Trigonometry...learning units on trigonometry
Trigonometry Explorer...hands-on basic trig lessons that will familiarize students with the discipline

Trigonometry
Trigonometry Lesson Series
Five trigonometry lesson plans.

Trigonometry Lesson Plans
Links to lesson plans and worksheets from edHelper.com.

Trig Lesson Plans
From the John Handley High School Mathematics Department.

Score Trigonometry
Lesson plans correlated with the national standards.

Trigonometry Lesson Plans
From Teach-nology.

S.O.S. Trigonometry
An online course!

Dave's Short Trig Course
An introduction and a guide to trigonometry, with hints and answers to exercises, and Java applets as illustrations.

The Trigonometric Functions
A brief history.

Math Forum: Trigonometry
Links to lesson plans and resources.

Trigonometry Explorer

Calculus

Texts:

Calculus Finney, Demara, Waits, Scott Foresman Addison Wesley, 1999.

Montana Connected Curr |

AP Mathematics...Advance Placement news, including specific test rules and rule updates
Calculus Tutorial...online tutorial for introductory calculus
Math Forum - Calculus...links to Internet resources on calculus, including classroom materials, publicly-available software, Internet projects,
and discussion forums
S.O.S. Mathematics - Calculus...learning units on calculus

AP Calculus Home Page
An excellent resource for AP Calculus instructors.

Calculus Lesson Plans and Worksheets
From an AP Calculus Course.

Archive of Reform Calculus Activities
Over 20 activities.

Calculus Lesson Plan Links
From Teach-nology.

Math Forum: Pre-Calculus Lesson Plans

Math Forum: Calculus Classroom Materials

Statistics:

College Board - AP Statistics | apcentral.collegeboard.com/ |

Syllabus only: http://www.lcusd.nezt/lchs/math/apstats/mr_s/syllabus.htm | http://www.ruhs.uwm.edu/users/staff/lanphier/stats/statssyl.html | http://www.hw.com/zcademics/usmath/apstats/syllabus.htm | http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/staff/trobinso/Stats/ | Welcome to the STAtistics Zone | http://www.edenpr.k12.mn.us/ephs/departments/math/0631.html | http://www.afno-is.eu.odedodea.edu/highsch/Course_Syllabi_02-03/02-03%20AP%20STATISTICS.htm |
http://www.clayton.k12.ga.us/Schools/006/tgrafton/index.htm |

Orgs: American Statistical Association | ASA Statistical Ed Section |

Prof Resources: Journal of Statistics Education |

Texts: Yates, Moore, McCabe, "The Practice of Statistics"

Online Applets, etc: Workshop Statistics Applet Collection | Webster West's Java Applets | The CUWU Statistics Program | Rice Virtual Lab In Statistics | Circle Zap

Probability By Surprise | Pass the Pigs |

Misc : AP Statistics and AP Calculus Policies for Colleges and Universities | http://tiger.towson.edu/~mhipke1/apstat/resources.html

The Chance Database Welcome Page..." contains materials designed to help teach a ... standard introductory probability or statistics course"
K-12 Statistics ..."a list of resources in statistics including lessons and useful data sets"
National Center for Educational Statistics..."statistics and information showing the condition and progress of education in the United States and
other nations"
Berrie's Statistics Page...probability distributions are explained through the use of Java and Quick Time movies
The Fruit Game Home Page...an exercise in problem solving involving combinations in an interactive game
Introductory Guide to Statistics...a basic tutorial for learning about statistics
Math Forum - Probability & Statistics...links to Internet resources on probability and statistics, including classroom materials,
publicly-available software, Internet projects, and discussion forums
SurfStat...an online interactive textbook that's an introduction to statistics; includes glossary of terms

9-12 Data Analysis and Probability
Links to lesson plans.

The Data and Story Library
Interesting data for statistics.

Probability and Statistics Internet Projects

Internet Lessons Using Statistics
Six statistics-related Internet lesson plans.

Probability and Statistics in the Classroom
Lesson plans, problems, puzzles, and resources for probability and statistics.

Cast Your Vote
An on-line statistical simulation.

Statistics Lesson Plan from The Teacher's Reference Desk
One intermediate-grade and one high school lesson plan.

Measurement
Measurement Lesson Plans
From the State of North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Measurement Lesson Plans
A long list of lesson plans from The Teacher's Reference Desk.

Measurement Lesson Plans Using GSP for Grades 6-8

Measuring Units Conversion Tables
See also Online Conversion.com.

Centigrade and Fahrenheit: What's the Difference?
A multi-level, cooperative learning lesson plan for fifth-grade science/math.

Misc Topics

Fractals
Meta Sites

Cynthia Lanius at Rice University http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/frac/

455 links at Mathforum http://mathforum.org/library/topics/fractals/

Mathematical Resources: Mathematical Art, Graphics, Chaos and ... – a great set of summary links

INTERFACE Project - Dedicated to explaining and demonstrating the science behind chaos theory and fractal images. This site has lessons, games, activities, demonstrations and software, all related to fractals and chaos.

http://archives.math.utk.edu/topics/fractals.html - about 30 links to fractal subjects

Fractals...definition. examples, creation software to download, links to related sites

The Spanky Fractal Data Base Links to many fractal sites.

Fractals Theme Page http://www.cln.org/themes/fractals.html - about 15 links

Definition and Overview

Definitions: http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=fractal

Definitions: http://www.infoplease.com/search.php3?query=fractal&in=all&x=25&y=3

Misc

www.math.umass.edu/~mconnors/fractal/fractal.html

Fractals Book Review http://www.maa.org/reviews/fractalsmathed.html

The Fractal Microscope - Further discussion of fractals, and a description of NCSA's Fractal Microscope software.

Screen Saver and software http://www.fractalarts.com/ASF/Download.html

Computer Applications & Images

Xaos – Best overall software. 'Fly' down into the caverns of fractal geometry. http://xaos.theory.org/ & http://www.ucw.cz/~hubicka/XaoS/gallery.html

Fractal Forge - http://www.fractovia.org/uberto/ - Brings the mathematics equations being modeled front & center and gives good control of color options, etc.

Mandelbrot Explorer - An interactive web page to let you investigate the Mandelbrot set by zooming and setting the drawing area.

Fractint - http://spanky.triumf.ca/www/fractint/fractint.html

Lessons & activities for the classroom

Primary

Introduction to Fractals An 8th-grade lesson plan.

Introduction to Fractals: Infinity, Self-Similarity, and Recursion A middle school lesson plan from Project Interactive designed to get students to think about several concepts related to fractals.

Fractals Galore From the "Fractal Lady."

A Fractals Lesson - Draw your own fractal patterns, and more. This is intended for younger students, but I think that high school students would enjoy it, too.

Secondary

Introduction to Fractals: Geometric Fractals Another lesson from Project Interactive designed as a follow-up for the one above.

An Internet Fractals Lesson A secondary lesson in which students explore fractals using the Internet.

Chaos in the Classroom...describes "some easy-to-teach topics involving ideas from fractal geometry

A Fractals Lesson...a basic introduction to these geometric shapes

Fractals - Sprott's Fractal Gallery...a collection of color fractals, including an extensive FAQ section about fractals

The Fractory...a ThinkQuest "interactive tool for creating and exploring fractals"

Middle School Subjects

Elementary Subjects

Elementary Arithmetic
Arithmetic Lesson Plans
Great site for elementary arithmetic lesson plans.

Arithmetic Lesson Plans from The Teacher's Reference Desk
A long list of lesson plans for a variety of grade levels. See also Number Sense Lesson Plans.

Arithmetic Lesson Plans from the Math Forum
Links to some of the best sites for elementary artithmetic lessons.

Arithmetic
Lesson plans indexed by grade and topic.

Process Skills Lesson Plans
Many lesson plans for a variety of grade levels.

Base 10 Blocks Program
A description and lesson plan.

Big Book Fun 1-10
A kindergarten activity integrating math and art.

Counting Fun with Gummi Bears
A kindergarten lesson plan from The Teacher's Reference Desk.

Patterning and Algebra in the Primary Grades
A lesson plan for kindergarten or first grade.

Time, Money, Temperature
A lesson plan for grades K-2.

Math Interviews
A primary-grade lesson plan in which students interview their parents to see the importance math plays in their daily lives.

Math Manipulatives
Lesson plans for grades 2-5 using Hyperstudio.

Easter Egg Hunt
A seasonal activity designed to be a fun review of math facts for grades 3-4.

Checking Account Math
A lesson plan for grades 3-6.

Manipulatives for the Upper Elementary
Activities for grades 4-6.

Money Unit
A unit for grade 5.

Math in Daily Life
Interesting site for illustrating the many ways we use math every day.

For Sale: One Bike
A middle school lesson plan.

Classroom Materials: Arithmetic
Links to sites for lesson plans, problems, and resources.

A+ Math
Math games, flash cards, and homework help for elementary students.

For Teachers ( go to top )

Math Forum Parents |

Libraries:

Search:

Periodicals: Mathematics Teacher | Math teaching in Middle School | Teaching children Mathematics – elementary | On-Math: On line journal |

Reference:

Math Reform ? : mathematicallycorrect.com

General Resources
American Mathematical Society...promotes mathematical research, increases the awareness of the value of mathematics to society, and fosters excellence in mathematics education.
Ask Dr. Math... a question and answer service for K-12 math students and teachers; a searchable archive is
available by level and topic, together with a FAQ
Calculators On-Line Center...a collection of interactive calculators for math, including unit conversion, basic, complex math by
specialty, and statistical calculators
Eric's Treasure Trove of Scientific Biography...searchable collection of brief biographies of scientists and mathematicians from all times and all places; includes some photos
History of Mathematics (MacTutor...biographical, cultural, and topical information related to math throughout history
History of Mathematics (Clark Univeristy)...includes Web resources, regional math, bibliography of books, biographies, timelines, and chronology
Mathematical Quotations...math-related saying from famous people
Profession Jokes - Mathematicians...What keeps a square from moving? Find out at this joke site!
S.O.S. Mathematics..."math review material from Algebra to Differential Equations! ...study site for high school, college students and adult learners."
World Wide Web Virtual Library: Mathematics...links to general math resources, software, newsgroups, electronic journals, math education

· Ask Dr. Math - Ask Dr. Math is a question and answer service for math students and their teachers. A searchable archive is available by level and topic, as well as summaries of Frequently Asked Questions (the Dr. Math FAQ).

· Calculus Help - A professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Hawaii, authored these notes to help students learn how to use, not just understand, the concepts of calculus. A total of fifteen topics are covered and include max-min problems, exponential growth, and the derivation of Kepler's second law.

· Flash Cards for Kids - This is an interactive flash card site. You can choose among addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; simple or complicated problems; and how many digits the numbers will have. While this isn't exactly high school material, it's a nice site, so I'm including it anyway. Enjoy, and show it to your kid sister or brother!

· Graphics for the Calculus Classroom - This is a collection of graphical demonstrations developed for first year calculus, but suitable and interesting for high school students as well. From Douglas Arnold at Penn State.

· Lessons and Appetizers for Math and Reason - Several puzzles and short discussions to help students understand algebra and proofs. If you don't like the first one you look at, try another; they're all quite different. From books by Alan Selby.

· Math.com - Students can find free homework help and lessons. Teachers can find lesson plans and classroom resources. Tons of free math reference materials. From elementary and everyday math to algebra and beyond.

· Math Goodies - A site featuring interactive math lessons. It also contains chat boards that can be used to help with homework and other areas.

· The Math Forum - helps students learn mathematics through the use of the Internet and innovative technologies. It also gives advanced students an opportunity to pursue their interests as well as use their skills to help others.

· Math Help (From The Math Leaque) - This is a help resource for 4th through 8th grades. It contains help on whole numbers, decimals, data statistics, fractions, geometry, ratio proportion, percentages, integers, metric units measurements, intro to algebra, and positive negative numbers, all in an easy to follow format (with examples).

· Math Homework Help - A collection of links to sites that provide help with math homework, mostly by email.

· MathMagic - Math problem challenges on the net. Enjoy the challenges on your own, or register to submit your answers along with other participants.

· MegaMath - An absolutely wonderful collection of creative and imaginative ideas, exercises, and fun things to do. For all ages. From the Computer Research and Applications Group at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

· Math & Technology Connections - A section of a math department that links basic mathematical principles to everyday technology and occupations. Neat site if you are trying to make lessons relevant to students lives!

· Mathematics Archives: K-12 Teaching Materials - An excellent list of sites that contain significant collections of materials which can be used in the teaching of mathematics at the K-12 level. This is the K-12 section of the Mathematics Archives WWW Server, which primarily contains links to materials for mathematics educators at the community college, college and university level.

· Mathematics Experiences Through Image Processing (METIP) - The goal of the METIP project is to use digital image processing to motivate students to stay interested in mathematics

· Maths On-Line - A project based at the University of Vienna, Austria, and is running since March 1998. Its goal is the construction of a modern mathematics learning site on the web. It has a large variety of interactive math tutorial applets which are interesting.

· M@th Projects Journal - A bimonthly electronic publication offering tips and lesson plans for interactive math projects, discussions of relevant topics, and contributions from teachers around the country.

· Math Puzzles - A mixed bag of interactive math puzzles and philosophy. Many of these require Java and/or JavaScript.

· Miscellaneous Math Utilities - The site includes utilities for solving N Equations in N Unknowns, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors, Kepler's Equation, Optimization, Root-finding, Numerical Integration, and more.

· Nick's Mathematical Puzzles - A collection of puzzles ranging over geometry, probability, number theory, algebra, calculus, and logic. Hints are provided (wherever possible), along with answers, fully worked solutions, and links to relevant mathematical topics. Many of the puzzles are elementary in their statement, yet quite challenging. New puzzles are added on a regular basis.

· Numeroscope - The Numeroscope is a multi-media, interactive laboratory for exploring the the number systems which form the basis for today's cryptography, Along the way, we will use the exploration ofthese somewhat exotic number systems to illuminate the meaning of familiar algebraic operations (like +, -, ?, ÷, Log).

· Probability Tutorials - This is a full advanced class in probability. It covers measure theory, lebesgue integration and probability.

· Puzzles with Polyhedra and Numbers - At this site one can print copies of polyhedron puzzles and read several mathematical articles on the subject.

· Step by step Integrals and derivatives - Calc101 does derivatives and integrals with each step explained, automatically, in seconds.

· Visual Math For Java - A graphing calculator and equation solver. You can specify a function, plot it, solve it, and more. (Requires Java).

· WebMath - Tutorials and games for all levels of math. It has everything from simple adding to calculus.

· Zona Land - In Zona Land you will find educational and entertaining items pertaining to physics, to the mathematical sciences, and to mathematics in general. This site is heavily loaded with Java, VRML and JavaScript so be prepared!

· The Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science - IMACS is a research and teaching institute based in South Florida. Through its distance learning division, IMACS offers a series of high quality interactive mathematics courses (not free however) designed for talented secondary school students.

· Calculus-Help.com - This website, founded in 1998, began as a resource for high school calculus students who needed additional practice and detailed solutions to the types of problem they saw everyday in class but had trouble understanding

· The Fifth Arithmetical Operation - web page on new arithmetical methods for roots solving, new generalized continued fractions and many other new concepts

· Purplemath - Your Algebra Resource.

Tables, Constants, and Definitions

· Math Tables - A collection of mathematical tables, theorems, and proofs, covering algebra to advanced calculus.

· Online Mathematics Dictionary

· Statistics for Everyone - Excellent explanation of basic terms in statistics, including mean, median, percent change, and per capita.

· Funny, Irrational Pages about Pi and Other Numbers

· The Uselessness of Pi - There's something about pi that makes people really bizarre in a lovely sort of a way.

· The Pi Page - Serious and silly information about pi.

· Fun With Numbers - Who said numbers and "the first n digits" can't be funny? I laughed right out loud when I saw this page.

Archimedes' Constant, pi>· The Golden Mean

· The Natural Logarithmic Base, e

· Favorite Mathematical Constants - The above three are from this page. Most of the rest of what's here is even more advanced.

Software & Tools: TI Graphing Calculators | Graphcalc (free calculator program for PC's) | Geometer's Sketchpad & Links | Graphing Calc | List of SW | MathForum | MathFSU | Review in UK |

AP Program: Calculus and Statistics

Everyday Mathematics Resource Guide | Explorer | Math Central | Math Goodies |

 Click-n - Click-n is a visual way to do calculations, design work and programming. You click on the operations such as sin, cos, and square root to put them together. It runs on Windows, and is distributed for free.

 MathPad Graphing Scientific Calculator - MathPad is a general purpose graphing scientific calculator. It uses text input which allows you to see and edit your entire calculation. It runs on a Macintosh and is distributed for free. Developed by Mark Widholm at the University of New Hampshire.

 MuPAD Computer Algebra System - MuPAD is a system for symbolic and numeric computation, parallel mathematical programming and mathematical visualization. It was developed at the University of Paderborn in Germany and is distributed for free.

 NuCALC - The Graphing Calculator for Windows features powerful symbolic and numeric methods for visualizing two and three dimensional mathematical objects. NuCalc is a tool for quickly visualizing math. You type an equation and NuCalc draws it for you without complicated dialogs or commands. Offers a free demo!

 Guide to Available Mathematical Software - A comprehensive list of math and statistics software packages. This is not specifically geared to secondary schools.

 SolvOpt - For use with MATLAB. The program SolvOpt (Solver for local optimization problems) handles minimization/maximization of nonlinear, possibly non-smooth objective functions. SolvOpt was written by Dr. Alexei Kuntsevich and Professor Franz Kappel, from the Institute for Mathematics, University of Graz in Austria.

 StarLogo - A programmable modeling environment for exploring the behaviors of decentralized systems, such as bird flocks, traffic jams, and ant colonies. The software runs on a Macintosh, and is designed especially for use by students.

Commercial Software (listed alphabetically)

 Boxer Learning, Inc. - Interactive, self-paced, instructional software. Topics include algebra and trigonometry.

 Cognitive Technologies Corporation Software - Math software for middle and high school. Topics include pre-algebra and trigonometry. For Windows and Macintosh.

 Howe-Two Software - A large collection of software that helps with learning many topics including Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry and more.

 GrafEq Software - GrafEq is an easy-to-use program for graphing equations encountered in the secondary pre-calculus mathematics curriculum: linear, polynomial, conics, trigonometric, exponential, absolute value, and so on. GrafEq is available for Windows and the Mac; a demo version may be downloaded for free.

 Maple Software - Waterloo Maple Software includes products for symbolic, numeric, and algebraic calculations. It also includes 2-D and 3-D graphing and plotting tools. Two of their products are Maple V and Theorist/MathPlus.

 Math Applets This site contains two applets for learning math. One applet, IntegerZone, teaches about arithmetic and number theory using a number grid. The other applet, TenBlocks, turns the times table into a series of simple puzzles.

 Mathematica - Mathematica is a software system for numerical, symbolic, and graphical computations and visualization. It includes an interactive calculation tool and versatile programming language, and is available for over 20 computer platforms. The company offers special products specifically aimed for the high school level.

Also check out The Integrator, which runs interactively using Mathematica 3.0 to perform integrals for anyone with a web browser. By simply typing in any integral or choosing a random sample, The Integrator sends a Mathematica Link message to a Mathematica kernel, which then does the integral using its built-in Integrate function. The result is sent back within seconds to the Integrator Web Page for you to see.

 MathSoft - MathSoft offers a full range of calculation software tools for students and educators. StudyWorks serves the high school and general studies college market, while Mathcad, S-PLUS, and Axum are geared to college level technical students, researchers, and educators.

 MathWorks Home Page - The MathWorks is the company that produces MATLAB, a popular scientific and engineering software tool. MATLAB is a technical computing environment for high-performance numeric computation and visualization. MATLAB integrates numerical analysis, matrix computation, signal processing, and graphics in an easy-to-use environment.

 The Personal Algebra Tutor - This software allows the student to enter his/her problem and select the method for solving, and then solves it step-by-step with explanations. Elementary algebra through college level. Inexpensive, runs on IBM PC.

 SureMath - Problem solving and graphing software for students and educators. Topics cover a wide range, including algebra, trigonometry, and calculus. SureMath is available for the Macintosh. There is a teacher's edition and a personal edition.

Collections of Math Lesson Plans
Illuminations
Created by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, this site offers multi-media mathematics investigations, reflections on teaching, links to the best panel-reviewed mathematics web resources and Internet-based lesson plans all linked to the the updated NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics

Math Lesson Plans from the Teacher's Reference Desk
Wonderful source for all levels of math. Formerly Ask Eric.

Math Topics
An excellent collection of math lesson plans organized by topic from the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse.

SMILE Program Lesson Plans
Nearly 200 lesson plans organized by the following categories: Geometry and Measurement, Patterns and logic, Probability and Statistics, Recreational and Creative Math, Practical and Applied Math, Arithmetic, Graphs and Visuals, Algebra and Trigonometry, and Miscellaneous.

Academy Curriculum Exchange Math Lesson Plans
Elementary (K-5)
Intermediate (6-8)
High School (9-12)

Mathematics Lesson Plans that are Fun! Fun!! Fun!!!
From Cynthia Lanius, a teacher at Rice University, this site offers a variety of interesting-looking lesson plans.

MegaMath
Interesting K-12 math ideas from Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Appetizers and Lessons for Math and Reason

The History of Flight and Some Mathematical Application
A high school unit integrating math and aviation history.

Math Resources
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Worksheet Generator
Make your worksheets online. See also The Worksheet Factory Family and WathWork Worksheets.

Junior/Intermediate Math
A collection of Internet resources.

The Math Forum
An excellent site with many math resources.

The Math Archives
A huge set of resources indexed by math topic, including the integration of math with art, music, and biology.

The ArithmAttack
A math game that can be downloaded free of charge!

Mathematics Education: Constructivism in the Classroom

Math Magic

New Math Teacher's Home Page

Rubrics for Mathematics
Math Rubric Bank
Twenty rubrics. They are in pdf format, so you will need Adobe Acrobat to read the files.

Math Problem-Solving Rubric
For grades 3-6. In pdf format. Click here for another math problem solving rubric.

Math Rubric
A general rubric for 8th-grade math projects.

Mathematics Scoring Rubric
For math problems, this rubric looks like it could be adapted for a variety of grade levels.

Data Rubric
For evaluating tables and graphs.

Rubrics from the Staff Room for Ontario Teachers
This page from Ontario, Canada provides a large number of rubrics for most subject areas, including math.

Algebra 1 Rubrics
Fourteen rubrics from the above page. See also Algebra 2 Rubrics and Geometry Rubrics.

Bibliography for Using Rubrics for Assessment
Links to sites with rubrics and information about them.

Teacher Resources
Education World: Math Center...news, lesson-planning resources, curriculum, book reviews, training, financial planning,
administrators; searchable database
ENC Online: The Best Selection of K-12 Mathematics and Science Education... organization's mission is to "identify effective curriculum resources, create high-quality professional development materials, and disseminate useful information and products to improve K-12 mathematics and science teaching and learning"
The Guide to Math and Science Reform... "a searchable database with concise information on projects, resources, and organizations devoted to reforming K-12 science and mathematics education"
International Mathematics Olympia (IMO)...unofficial information about this competition as well as others; includes math literature for self-study and WWW links
Math Archives..."educational resources and...organized collection of links"
The Math Forum...provides information to teachers, students, researchers, parents, educators, and citizens at all levels who have an interest in math and math education
Mathematics Education Organization: Lesson Plans...links to lesson plan sites specifically for math
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)...organizations official site with information about standards, conferences and events, publications, membership, online dialogues, activities for the classroom, and web resources

For Students & Parents      ( go to top )

AIMS-Activities Integrating Math, Science, & Technology |

| Cynthia Lanius' Fractals Lesson | MoneyOpolis |

FREE- Federal Resources for Educational Excellence- Math |   The United States Mint |

Math Book Collection at Cornell)

Los Alamos Mega Math

Figure This |

www.mathsciencenetwork.org

Mathematics Lesson Plans

Internet Homework Helpers:

http://www.bigchalk.com - Educational web source for parents, teachers and students

http://www.ajkids.com-This is a great place for kids to do research

http://school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/bjpinchbeck/- Links to Search Engines and Curriculum Links

http://www.ipl.org/ - The Internet Public Library

http://www.startribune.com/homework_help/ - Volunteers and Guests answer questions; search the forums for the answer to your question

http://mathforum.org/dr.math/dr-math.html - Have a K-12 math question?

http://www.parkbank.com/fwebtools.htm - Get homework help in all subjects

http://www.researchpaper.com/ - The Web’s largest collection of topics, ideas and assistance for school-related research projects

Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
Guide recommends art, language, health, math, science and social studies and vocational sites from federal agencies.
URL: http://www.ed.gov/free/   • Translate

Educational Web Adventures
Browse this directory of games, lessons, museums and projects concerning art, social studies and science education.
URL: http://www.eduweb.com/   • Translate

KidSource OnLine - Education

Math Forum Parents |

Sam Blumenfeld's How to Tutor Home Page

FamilyEducation Network
Interactive info to help busy parents help their children succeed. Quizzes, polls, discussion groups, articles, and a local school directory.
URL: http://www.familyeducation.com/home/   • Translate

Encarta Homepage

Georgia Learning Connections http://www.glc.k12.ga.us

Galileo Databases Password available from your media specialists.

Houghton Mifflin - Parents' Education Place

Ask Doctor Math
A question and answer service for K-12 math students.

Web Math
Instant solutions to math problems.

Resources for Math Homework
From my homework help pages.

Parent Help Resources

American Library Association Parent’s page | DOE - Helping Your Child Learn Math | Helping Your Child Learn Science

ERIC: Elementary - National Parent Information Network |

Parent/student resources from the Georgia Department of Education

Adult, Career or Vocational Education School to Work Programs

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