This is a variety of web resources geared towards Educators of High School students. This week I am focusing on High School Math sites. Check back next week, for a different subject area and a new set of internet resources.
These are some of the best sites on the web. Please let me know if you have one that isn't listed.
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Math Resources
1. http://www.purplemath.com/modules/index.htm database of mathematical definitions
2. http://www.themathpage.com/alg/algebra.htm Tutorials with exercises; with mouseover the answer is revealed.
3. http://www.algebasics.com/ Listen to example problems solved and explained on audio. Easy to navigate
4. http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/col_algebra/index.htm including prerequisites for college algebra (= high school algebra) and college algebra topics both. Step-by-step instructions, lots of worked out examples, also some practice problems with answers
5. http://www.sosmath.com/ is your free resource for math review material from Algebra to Differential Equations check out our CyberExams to prepare for online quizzes
6. http://www.freemathhelp.com/algebra-help.html flash videos on a variety of algebra lessons
7. http://www.gomath.com/algebra.html Get automated step-by-step solutions for your math problems, nice Mini-Lessons with graphics and examples to review algebra subjects, printable worksheets for additional practice
8. http://www.algebrahelp.com/ test your knowledge using interactive worksheets
9. http://www.escapefromknab.com/ Escape from Knab is an educational simulation which takes participants through a series of financial decision- making experiences in the fun and entertaining setting of the fictitious planet, Knab, where visitors discover the results of their actions and decisions
10. http://www.ies.co.jp/math/java/ over one hundred graphical JAVA applets that demonstrate mathematical concepts (elementary to calculus).
11. http://www.quia.com/shared database of teacher created math activities
12. http://www.321know.com/ also knows as aaamath.com. Variety of mathematical games for reviewing or reteaching lessons.
13. http://www.ee.ryerson.ca:8080/~elf/abacus/acompare.html Use and compare 3 Abaci : the Suan Pan, the Soroban and the Nepohualtzitzin
14. http://www.ccs3.lanl.gov/mega-math/workbk/infinity/inbkgd.html short lesson on How Big is Infinity
15. http://www.math.uakron.edu/~dpstory/mpt_home.html 10 pdf downloable algebra lessons from Radicals & Exponents to Some Second Degree & Trig Curves
16. http://thatquiz.com/ review end of year testing throughout the year using this website. teachers can register for free, enter their class info, and test students online.
17. http://www.agnesscott.edu/Lriddle/women/women.htm Biographies of woman mathematician
18. http://www.webmath.com/ solves math problems step by step
19. http://www.mathgoodies.com/ some free math lessons that actively engage learners and provide them with immediate feedback. Each lesson provides in-depth, interactive instruction.
20. http://www.martindalecenter.com/Calculators.html Links to almost 20,000 different calculators for more than 3000 subjects - everything from construction, sports, finance, science, engineering and more
21. http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/units/ A Dictionary of Units of Measurement
22. http://www.timesaversforteachers.com/ TIMESAVERS for TEACHERS specializes in printable, often-used classroom forms, report card comments, practical teacher tools, worksheets and downloadable teaching materials designed to save teachers valuable time.
23. http://www.instructorweb.com/ Teaching resources, tools, lesson plans, worksheets, interactive lessons, and more
24. http://score.kings.k12.ca.us/ click lessons from the widget on the left-hand side. Lesson plans with the handouts are provided at this site.
25. www.teacherlink.org/content/math/ Check out Project Activities, Interactive Projects, and Related Links. You will find activities for the use of graphing calculators, the Geometer’s Sketchpad, probability, projectile motion and many more.
26. http://standards.nctm.org/document/eexamples/index.htm A collection of 22 interactive activities developed by the National Council of Teacher of Mathematics. Each activity takes a significant concept and brings it to life.
27. http://www.figurethis.org/ Math Challenges for families designed to be done outside of school in family settings. Designed for middle school but may be useful for junior high and lower level high school students. Good for parent involvement activities for school improvement plans.
28. http://Math.rice.edu/~lanius/Lessons Cynthia Lanius has gathered a wonderful collection of math activities for students from kindergarten to college age. The activities on this site can be powerful motivators and lesson extenders.
29. www.learningwave.com/menu.html A selection of math activities for students in middle school and early high school. Excellent preparation for standardized and state assessment tests.
30. www.mste.uiuc.edu/m2t2 Developed for the Illinois State Board of Educaiton, this site offers interesting, mathematically rich, challenging, and appropriate activities for middle school students, though some can be applied to different levels. Look at the applets that correspond to the materials
31. http://www.shodor.org/ A range of tools and activities for every age group. Look in curriculum materials for a list of projects. The highlight of the site is Project Interactive.
www.ups.edu/community/tofu/ ToFU presents an alternative approach to teaching common problem areas (fractions, decimals, geometry, functions, etc…) by employing a variety of technologies to build supplementary activities and materials.
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