VIRTUAL MANIPULATIVES - THEY ARE EVERYWHERE!
Technology: Computer & Interactive Applets
Subject: Algebra, geometry, and data analysis/probability
Source: National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
This is my favorite site of all. The site is set up as a table so that you
can select the math category by subject and grade level. The site is very
user friendly and very interactive. As the name implies, this library is a
collection of sites which allow for a large variety of subject matter and
grade level activities.
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http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html
NEED HELP WITH YOUR ALGEBRA ASSIGNMENTS?
Technology: Computer
Subject: Algebra
Source: Algebra Help
This site provides help in almost every concept of basic algebra. From
combining like terms, to graphing equations, to factoring, this site
provides help at a very basic and step-by-step way.
I particularly liked the calculator section. For example, you can type in an
equation and click �solve� and the algorithm will not only offer the
solution, but show the step-by-step process from start to finish. There are
many valuable tools to show the class as a whole or individual students can
discover for themselves. Teachers can also use this site to
demonstrate �every step in a clear and concise way� without spending
valuable instruction time writing each step on the board.
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http://www.algebrahelp.com/
TROUT POND LOSES FISH?
Technology: Computer
Subject: Algebra
Source: NCTM - Illuminations
This is a set of 4 progressive lesson plans with activity worksheets to
print out. Students will be investigating the numeric, graphical, and
symbolic representations of a recursive function. Specifically, students
will explore a scenario in which a trout pond loses a portion of its
population to natural causes, but the pond is restocked with fish each year.
This investigation illustrates the use of iteration, recursion and algebra
to model and analyze a changing fish population. Graphs, equations, tables,
and technological tools are used to investigate the effect of varying
parameters on the long-term population.
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http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=U142
MATHEMATICAL PATTERNS ARE EVERYWHERE - JUST TAKE A LOOK.
Technology: Computer
Subject: Algebra, Geometry, & Up
Source: Utah Education Network
�A pattern--whether part of nature, representing mathematical concepts, or
embedded in art--relies upon three characteristics: a motif or unit,
repetition, and a system of organization. Mathematics can be considered to
be abstractions of patterns in the world around us--numerical patterns,
patterns of shape, patterns of motion, patterns of reasoning.�
Under the selection of Patterns, you will find the following categories:
Tessellations, general math; fractions/decimals; geometry; algebra;
calculus; statistics; fractals; along with patterns in fine arts and nature.
Under each category, there are multiple sites you can select to visit.
Although some are outdated, many are very unique and interesting to visit. I
found myself getting lost in some of the sites.
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http://www.uen.org/themepark/patterns/geometry.shtml
BASKETMATH - INTERACTIVE SKILL GAMES
Technology: Computer Math Games
Subject: Algebra
Source: Science Academy
This site is particularly interesting because it is available in English and
Spanish. It provides practice for individual students which cover math
topics beginning with addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division and progresses to order of operation, word problems, distance,
exponents, bar graphs and verbal reasoning.
Players take turns to answer each question correctly. A correct answer earns
a goal. An incorrect answer shows the correct answer and not points. Because
of the different levels of expertise, this site is a fun way for students to
practice and improve their skill levels.
This site provides immediate feedback to help stuggling students.
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http://www.scienceacademy.com/BI/
EVEN YOU CAN USE EXCEL IN THE CLASSROOM
Technology: Computer & Excel Spreadsheets
Subject: Algebra & Data Analysis
Source: University of Virginia - Center for Technology and Teacher Education
This site provides Microsoft Excel Activities on a variety of topics. There
are project activities, interactive activities, presentations and related
links. Each activity provides an activity description and activity guide.
Some of the activities provide a class activity sheet while others provide
actual data which can be used for interpretation. This site provides many
avenues for data collection and interpretation.
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http://teacherlink.org/content/math/activities/excel.html
CONJECTURES IN GEOMETRY
Technology: Geometers Sketchpad
Subject: Geometry
Source: Jodi Crane, Linda Stevens, and Dave Wiggins
This site was created by high school geometry students and used Geometers
Sketchpad. There are 20 different conjectures in geometry covering various
geometry topics. The students have done an excellent job of demonstrating
through sketches and written explanation each conjecture. They have provided
an interactive component and a related activity sheet. Allows students to
get hands on experience with Geometers Sketchpad.
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http://www.geom.uiuc.edu/~dwiggins/mainpage.html
LINEAR EQUATIONS AND THE Y-INTERCEPT ACTIVITY
Technology: TI-73, TI-83 (and up), TI-Navigator
Subject: Algebra
Source: TI Education Site
This activity uses graphing calculators and the TI-Navigator to help
students explore the concept of linear equations and the Y-intercept. The
questions provided in the activity measure knowledge and skills: order of
operations; solving equations in one variable; graphing linear equations;
writing linear expressions and equations; finding the y-intercept of a
linear function.
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http://education.ti.com/educationportal/activityexchange/activity_detail.do?cid=us&activityid=2132
LIGHT IT UP LESSON PLAN
Technology: Graphing Calculator
Subject: Algebra
Source: NCTM - Illuminations
In this cooperative learning activity, students are presented with a real-
world problem: Given a mirror and laser pointer, determine the position
where one should stand so that a reflected light image will hit a designated
target.
This investigation allows students to develop several rational functions
that models three specific forms of a rational function. Students explore
the relationship between the graph, the equation, and problem context
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http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?id=L606
READY TO USE GRAPHING CALCULATOR LESSONS
Technology: Graphing Calculators
Subject: Algebra
Source: Kutztown University
The site provides lessons using a graphing calculator. Each lesson provided
very detailed step-by-step instructions including screen prints of the
calculator and key strokes. These lessons would be very useful in helping
both teachers and students become more familiar with the different uses of
graphing calculators.
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http://faculty.kutztown.edu/schaeffe/CalcActivities/calc.html
FINDING HELP FOR HIGH SCHOOL MATH
Technology: Computer - Interactive and Powerpoint presentations
Subject: Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics
Source: Jefferson County School
Presenting a variety of links to different math educational sites. All
subject areas are covered. This is a very good resource for teachers.
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http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/tools/math-hs.html
ILLUMINATIONS
Technology: Computer
Subject: Algebra, Geometry & Up
Source: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
A resourse of various links to useful math websites. Search for lesson plans
for the grade and subject including technology requirements. This site is
very extensive and there is a lot to explore.
Search tool allows you to find many useful lesson plans and activities just
according to grade level, subject, content and/or technology.
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http://illuminations.nctm.org/WebResourceList.aspx?Ref=2&Std=2&Grd=0
ABSTRACT MATH ACTIVITIES
Technology: Computer
Subject: Algebra and Geometry (& Up)
Source: Cut-the-knot
There are more than 700 different interactive activities which are
categorized into groups. Some of the categories are: memory and matching,
arithmetic, algebra, fractals geometry, logic, probability, visual
illusions, math magic, etc. These activities vary from very easy to
extremely difficult. Because of the wide range of ability levels, this is a
good site to look for abstract activities many other sites might not have.
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http://www.cut-the-knot.org/Curriculum/index.shtml
THE XY ENCOUNTER
Technology - Computer - Streaming Video
Subject - Algebra
Source: PBS - Public Broadcasting System
This is an entire 45 minture lesson broken into segments. It comes complete
with a streaming video - with pauses for class discussion, predictions,
worksheets (worksheets can be downloaded and printed ahead of time). The
entire lesson is ready to use (except for copying the worksheets).
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http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/mathline/xyencounter/real_56k/index.html
MATH HUNT
Technology: Computer
Subject: Algebra
Source: Teacher Scholastic
These activities will also provide every good exercise for English as Second
Language students. There are interactive activities, lesson plans, teaching
strategies, and tools. I tried some of the Math Hunt activities and found
them to be excellent opportunities to teach reading for understanding within
the math content area.
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http://teacher.scholastic.com/mathhunt/tguide/skill.asp
MATH AND TECH SALAD BAR
Technology: Excel Spreadsheets
Subject: Algebra & Data Anaylsis
Source: Global Classroom
This site provides ways to use excel with your students by listing links to
other web sites which incorporate excel in lesson plans. There are a several
links for excel tutorials.
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http://www.globalclassroom.org/2005/mctm/excel2.html
MATHBITS
Technology: Computer and Graphing Calculators
Subject: Algebra and Up
Source: Math Bites
MathBits provides resources for lessons and activities in high school math
and computer programming to students and teachers. Topic areas include;
algebra, geometry, algebra II, Trig, Stats, PreCal, Calculus. Many of the
resources provide worksheets, labs and activities for the classroom
including graphing calculator worksheets.
The graphing sections provide screen prints showing step-by-step procedures
and graph results. These instructions are very user friendly.
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http://mathbits.com/
CAN I AFFORD TO TRAVEL TO A FOREIGN COUNTRY?
Technology: Computer, Microsoft Word & Excel
Subject: Money Management (Budgeting)
Source: Microsoft Educational Resources
This lesson plan allows students to explore the world while learning to
budget a trip to somewhere new. Students figure out how to make the
traveler's time and money stretch to fit the trip. A valuable lesson plan
which incorporates language arts while learning math.
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http://www.microsoft.com/education/travel.mspx
INTERACTIVE GEOMETRY
Technology: Computer
Subject: Geometry
Source: Study Works Online
I really liked the interactive nature of these geometry illustrations. It is
one site which helps demonstrate why geometry axioms and theorems really do
work. Each example explores one geometry topic at a time. All illustrations
are in vivid color and interactive. There are sections on algebra, math
connections and calculus, but I liked the geometry the best.
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http://www.studyworksonline.com/cda/explorations/main/0,,NAV2-21,00.html
SOLVING A QUADRATIC EQUATION - STEP BY STEP
Technology: Computer and Streaming Video
Subject: Algebra
Source: Teachers First Resource Listings
So this site covers all the different grade levels and content areas. You
can search for more specific subject areas from the matrix index. This
particular section will introduce material on quadratic equations in
algebra.
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http://www.teachersfirst.com/getsource.cfm?id=6386
MEGA MATHMETICS
Technology: Computer
Subject: Variety
Source: Los Alamos National Laboratory
I really liked this site. The very first selection was �The Most Colorful
Math of All� which helps integrate coloring into math lessons. Then ties
color into industrial applications.
Other areas of interest are: games on graphs, untangling the mathematics
knots, algorithms and ice cream for all, the machine that eats your words,
etc. The concepts presented within this site are unique and interesting.
This site explains the vocabulary of math very clearly. For example: The
very word graph is a most confusing term. In fact, most of the special
terminology of graph theory consists of familiar words that have special
meaning in the context of graphs. The entire site explains each math term
being used. This can be very helpful for Teacher of English Language
Learners (although this site is too wordy for ESOL students to read alone).
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http://www.c3.lanl.gov/mega-math/
INTEREST RATES AND THE GROWTH OF MONEY - LESSON PLAN
Technology: Graphing Calculators
Subject: Algebra
Source: University of Virginia - Center for Technology and
This three-part activity asks students to: (1) derive a general interest
rate formula, and (2) simulate and examine the growth of money at several
different interest rates and compounding periods. Extension activities look
at extreme compounding periods.
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http://teacherlink.org/content/math/activities/gc-interestrates/home.html
EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT SPREADSHEETS...
Technology: Computer
Subject: Algebra
Source: Manassas VA School System
This site provides links to other sites which provide lesson plans
incorporating spreadsheets into math lessons.
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http://www.manassas.k12.va.us/round/classweb/volz/excelweb/sslplan.htm
LESSON: THE CORRELATION BETWEEN SHOE SIZE AND READING LEVEL
Technology: Fathom
Subject: Data Analysis
Source: University of Virginia � Center for Technology and Teacher Education
This lesson includes the activity description, activity guide and resources.
Students will fit the line through the data, show and define the residuals
on the graph, find the least- squares regression line, define an outlier,
discuss the influence of the outlier, make a prediction based on the model,
and discuss the appropriateness of making predictions.
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http://teacherlink.org/content/math/activities/ft-shoe/home.html
LINKS TO PROBABILITY LESSON PLANS
Technology: Computer
Subject: Probability
Source: Saginaw Valley State University.
From the probability section, you can access other math areas and grade
levels. This site is very extensive and well developed. The categories are
logical and useful. Each activity gives a brief description of the lesson.
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http://www.svsu.edu/mathsci-center/hprob.htm
LESSON: A GIGABYTE OF MUSIC, HOW MUCH IS THAT?
Technology: Computer
Subject: Algebra
Source: PBS
Using Mathematical Conversions to Better Understand Numbers in the News.
This lesson plan provides worksheets and the topic is one today's high
school students can relate to. Most of the work is done on paper, but a
valuable lesson on conversion of numbers.
Author Mary Klein is a mathematics teacher in Urbana, Illinois.
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http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/teachers/lessonplans/math/download_10-2.html
POWER POINT MATH PRESENTATIONS BY PBS TEACHERLINE
Technology: Computer/Internet
Subject: Algebra
Source: PBS
All lessons are in PowerPoint. You must have PowerPoint to view these files.
The following lessons have been developed and designed by Clark County
School District educators to assist with Algebra Education.
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http://www.klvx.org/ed_med_services/teacherline_new/algebraless.htm
EDUCATIONAL MATH ACTIVITIES
Technology: Computer
Subject: Algebra (Work and Logic Problems)
Source: Math Playground
This site provides a large variety of activities. The activities are divided
into categories of word problems, math games, and logic games. Many of the
activities are elementary in presentation but they are divided into grade
levels. This site also provides a link to SAT Math Pro.
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http://www.mathplayground.com/
LET MICROSOFT HELP YOU PLAN YOUR LESSONS
Technology: Computer, Microsoft Products
Subject: Anything and of course Math
Source: Microsoft Educational Resources
I listed this site as a reminder that Microsoft provides many helpful
resources to the educational community. There are product tutorials to help
teachers learn how to use the various Microsoft products. There are lesson
plans when can be found by setting four sets of criteria: grade/age level,
lesson theme, Microsoft product to be used in lesson, and learning area.
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http://www.microsoft.com/education/default.mspx
NFL STATISTICS
Technology: Computer
Subject: Data Analysis
Source: National Football League
Find a variety of statistical information on football teams and players.
Data is available for immediate interpretation in the classroom.
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http://www.nfl.com/
LEARN FROM YOUR ALGEBRA BOOK
Technology: Computer
Subject: Algebra & Geometry
Source: McDougal Littell-Classzone
This site offers lessons and activities on six of McDougal Littell math
textbooks. This course will make math come alive with its many intriguing
examples of algebra in the world around you, from baseball to theater
lighting to space exploration. Need a little extra help? Want a problem
solving challenge? Click on the chapter links below to get lesson help, try
an extra challenge, or explore application and career links.
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http://www.classzone.com/math_hs.cfm
REVIEW GAMES
Technology: Computer/Internet
Subject: 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Math, HS Geometry
Source: Valley View Math
Below are review games developed in Microsoft PowerPoint. The game templates
were not created by Mr. McCarthy but by others, most notably Mark E. Damon,
a teacher in Hillsborough, NJ. Some of the games contain macros. Macros are
not viruses. The games can be run from the web by clicking on the links, but
it is recommended that the games be downloaded and run locally from your
computer.
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http://www.valleyviewmath.com/games
STATISTICS IN SPORTS
Technology: Computer/Internet
Subject: Statistics and Data Analysis
Source: American Statistical Association
General location to find many different kinds of statistics on sports of all
kinds: baseball, basketball, football, hockey, cycling, fencing, golf,
horseracing, Olympics, soccer & tennis.
http://www.amstat.org/sections/sis/sports.html
SAT MATH PRACTICE
Technology: Computer
Subject: SAT Math
Source: SAT Math Pro
I am not sure I can say it any better than the site so I will simply quote
the site this time. And I quote: �SAT Math Pro uses today's hottest
technologies to deliver exceptional practice and instruction to students
preparing for the math component of the SAT. Combining on demand video
instruction with interactive quizzes, SAT Math Pro is a test prep system
that you can count on 24/7. Best of all, SAT Math Pro is a completely free
service. Any student with access to a home computer, a school computer lab
or a public library can enjoy our learning programs.
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http://www.satmathpro.com/