Math Web Sites.doc

Math Web SitesA portion of this information is taken from The American Library Associations Great Web Sites for Kids./gwstemplate.cfm?section=greatwebsites&template=/cfapps/gws/displaysection.cfm&sec=26 Appropriate for PreK aged youth Appropriate for Elementary aged youth Appropriate for Middle School aged youthAAA Math /Find explanations of mathematical topics, practice problems, and challenging games organized by topic and grade level.Abacus http:/www.ee.ryerson.ca:8080/elf/abacus/ The abacus is a calculator whose earliest known use is circa 500 B.C. by the Chinese civilization. Addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication can be performed on a standard abacus. This site offers instructions on the use of the abacus.AplusMath/This web site was developed to help students improve their math skills interactively. Features include flashcards, game room, homework helper and worksheets.B.J. Pinchbecks Homework Helper/homeworkhelp/bjpinchbeck/bjmath.htmlBrainPOP Jr. /math/Provides educational movies and homework help for K-3 students. Each animated movie has quizzes, games, and activities for kids. This is a great resource that develops critical thinking and inquiry skills.Brain Teasers /math/brain/Test your wits each week with a new math puzzle . check back the following week to see how smart you are!Classroom Resources (variety of grid paper)/math/cmp/classroom_resources.htmlCool Math This site is fully interactive and allows the user to sharpen basic math skills, play math-related games and explore new math concepts.Cool Math 4 Kids /This fun math site is specially designed for what kids like and how they learn math.Decimal Squares/dsGames/Interactive games include “Beat the Clock,” “Decimal Squares Blackjack,” “Concentration, ”Decimal Darts, ”Laser Beams,” “Place Value Strategy,” “Decimal Speedway,” and “Rope Tug.” Fact Monster /mathmoney.htmlMath, money, measurement, formulas, and moreFunschool Carnival Math/formula-fusion/carnival/index.htmlOffers free online math games, crafts, and printables for kids, as well as interactive content like polls, quizzes, and slideshows. Learn addition, subtraction and multiplication skills.Funschool Number Fun/formula-fusion/number-fun/index.htmlFree educational online math games, printables, and crafts for kids to help them practice school math skills.Gamequarium: Math Games /junior.html/math.htmThis is a portal to online, educational, interactive math games and learning activities. Its purpose is to provide a doorway to the Internet for teachers, parents, and students who are seeking interactive, instructional online math resources.iKeepB /browse.asp?folder=410719A variety of fun math games and activitiesIndexes to Biographies http:/www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/history/BiogIndex.htmlThis is an alphabetical and chronological index to mathematicians.K 6 Resources /learn/index.htmClick on a grade level and then click on the math link on the top menu bar to access a variety of grade-level specific math games and activities.Math Arcade on Funbrain/brain/MathBrain/MathBrain.htmlMath Cats Emphasizes the logic and beauty of math, rather than drills and practice. Provides open-ended and playful explorations of important math concepts through on-line games, off-line crafts and interactive projects. Requires a free MicroWorlds download.Math Is Fun Examples are given for how to do basic math using text and diagrams.Math League Help Topics /help/help.htmThis is a helpful resource for grades 48.Math Playground http:/www.MathPMath Playground is a teacher-created learning site featuring math games and word problems. Fun and original problem solving activities include Grand Slam Math and The Amazing Adventures of Astro. MathS /The goal of this math website is to help elementary school (Grade 1st through 6th) children boostthe their math problem solving and critical-thinking skills. It has over 15,000 interactive and non-interactive NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) compliant math word problems for children to enjoy. Word problems are available in both English and Spanish. Maths Dictionary for Kids /An animated, interactive dictionary for students which explains over 500 common mathematical terms using simple language and visual examples.M Play online math games like Math Wheel (math terms), Jeopardy (addition), and Finding Nemo (direction) or generate custom math worksheets on topics such as telling time, fractions, money, and many more.Measurements Converter /en/A conversion table for weight, time, length, area, speed, pressure, and other things.National Library of Virtual Manipulatives /en/nav/index.htmlInteractive math tutorials and challenges including algebra, geometry, measurement, and probability, as well as lesson plans in Spanish and English.PBS Math Resources List/teachers/_files/pdf/PBS_Math_resources.pdfPBS Parents Early Math /parents/earlymath/This site nurtures development of childrens early math skills.PBS Teachers /teachers/math/A searchable database of PBS lesson plans, math activities, and multimedia resources for teachers and students is provided. 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