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NCTM The National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics
FIRN Florida Information Resource
Network.
THE MATH FORUM is one
of the best for mathematics educators with an emphasis on technology.
Features rich discussion groups and teacher-generated pages.
SEVERAL STATES have made progress
in using standards to strengthen mathematics education, according
to NCTM and the National Research Council.
AN OVERVIEW of the
Voluntary National Tests is available from the Department of Education.
A+ MATH -
A Math site for kids: game room, homework helper, flashcards, advanced
problems; nice lay-out, easy to use
ABSURD MATH -
When the world wide web was created, doorways were opened to other
dimensions. Net surfers run the risk of being sucked into one of
those
dimensions. Excellent problem solving simulation - links to other
similar software
APPETIZERS AND
LESSONS FOR MATHEMATICS AND REASON -
Exactly what the name says: excellent for developing your own lessons
or
tutoring and enrichment beyond classroom instruction
COOL MATH -
Designed by a Math enthusiast named "Karen", this site
has loads of
lessons, activities, links and resources to enrich your instruction
ESCAPE FROM KNAB -
This simulation finds your students on the planet Knab. By making
the
right financial decisions they can find their way back to Earth
- a
different game every time you play
EVERYDAY
MATHEMATICS -
Everyday Mathematics was developed through the University of Chicago
by studying how young children learn and interviewing hundreds of
students
and teachers; separate sections for teachers (good resources here),
students (including work samples) and parents
THE FRACTORY
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This page will help you learn about fractals: what they are and
how to
design them, but it will also let you discover more on your own;
play a
part in the interactive fractal creation center, designing and displaying
fractals you have invented - too cool!
FSU
MATH -
Basic links on a variety of Math topics - nice assortment, worth
your time and consideration
HOW FAR IS IT? -
Calculates the distance between two places, you input the locations
- from the U.S. Census Bureau
K-12 CONNECTION -
More than 500 resources for K-12 Math teachers - set aside some
time to
sift through the wealth of material!
KIDSMATH -
Math activities for elementary and intermediate students; JAVA makes
it
slower loading
KIDS'
WEB MATH -
Links to fractals, geometry, math history, problem solving, puzzles
and
number theory
MATH COUNTS PROBLEM SOLVING
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FLIP Contest, Problem of the Week and Archive, Warm-Ups and Workouts,
Problem Solving Strategies, Extended Activities, Algebraic Reasoning,
Permissible Calculators - lots of resources
MATH IN DAILY
LIFE -
Another great site from the Annenberg Project, this one on everyday
Math
applications - upper Elementary and Middle School
MATH
IN THE MOVIES -
Uses of Math applications portrayed in major motion pictures - too
cool!
MATH TEACHER LINK -
Out of the University of Illinois, this site is designed to deliver
professional development opportunities and classroom resources to
teachers of mathematics, statistics, and related subjects at the
high
school and lower division college levels
MATHEMATICS
WITH ALICE -
Takes the Lewis Carroll character and presents topics in Math in
warm
and entertaining ways; made by students for students
MATHMANIA -
Eclectic collection of all kinds of math activities at higher levels
of
thinking; great for Middle and High School
MEDIEVAL ADVENTURE
IN PROBLEM SOLVING -
ThinkQuest Junior entry for 4th graders; no elaborate bells and
whistles
here, just honest to goodness creative math applications
MEGA MATH -
Lessons that cover intriguing mathematical concepts in ways that
even
elementary children can internalize them - really neat approaches
with
complete lesson plans
MONSTER
MATH -
Designed to introduce and review a variety of basic math concepts
such
as counting, addition and multiplication. These activities allow
the players to be problem solvers
NEW
MATH TEACHERS -
Terri Santi's page for teachers just starting out in Mathematics
instruction - lots of hints and tips
PROBABILITY
EXPERIMENTS FOR KIDS -
Fourth graders designed this handy page of probability activities
QUOTATION
SERVER -
Want to have timeless sayings and pearls of wisdom at your disposal
as
you teach Math? This site can offer many witty and quotable quotes
to
share with students
UNSOLVED MATHEMATICS
PROBLEMS -
Extensive collection of links which explore mathematical problems
which
have yet to be resolved; great resource for secondary Mathematics
WEBMATH -
An internet based math problem solver, equipped with an online "math-engine"
that can instantly provide you with an answer to the particular
math problem you may be working on
WORD
PROBLEMS -
Actual word problems online for grades Five through Twelve (links
to
answers)
WORKSHEET
GENERATOR -
Type in your specs and pump out a pre-algebra or algebra worksheet
ready to use.
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