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Lessons
PBS Teacher Source - Math: Access a wealth of PBS television and Web resources, including hundreds of ready-to-use lesson plans correlated to state and national standards. (PK-12)
Internet Field Trips - Math: Internet Field Trips are guided tours to the best classroom-appropriate websites. Each field trip provides quick suggestions for using targeted websites to teach math subjects. This site is designed primarily as a lesson-planning tool for teachers, but could also be used as guided research for students using the Internet independently. (K-8+)
Lesson Plans: The NCTM offers these Internet-based Math lesson plans. (PK-12)
Math forum: Pre-K Lessons: Here are approaches to developmental Math concepts for the earliest learners that can be adapted for primary grades. (PK-1)
Max's Math Adventures: Math problem-solving activities. Adventures revolve around central K-2 math concepts such as shapes, counting, addition, measurement, patterns, estimation, graphing, and subtraction. (K-2)
Math Activities and Lessons Grade K-4: This site offers loads of mathematics teaching materials based on aeronautical themes and NASA projects. One of the main goals in creating these activities was to give kids real-life applications for math and to inspire a sincere interest in the subject. (K-4)
CoolMath4Kids - Lessons: Colorful lessons for teaching and learning math. Also includes a "try it" section to check for understanding. (2-6+)
Fun Mathematics Lessons: Jazz up your math lessons with these activities that cover a wide range of mathematical concepts and are usable with a variety of grade levels. Many of the activities are made to be done in the classroom and include downloadable support materials such as graphing paper. Many are group activities that involve an entire classroom to find the answers. Others are more suited to individual or online explorations. (3-12)
Math Activities and Lessons Grade 5-8: This site offers loads of mathematics teaching materials based on aeronautical themes and NASA projects. One of the main goals in creating these activities was to give kids real-life applications for math and to inspire a sincere interest in the subject. (5-8)
wNetSchool Original Lesson Plans: Lesson Plans with web-based activities built in. (5-12)
ExploreMath: Interactive multimedia activities that cover topics from beginning algebra to pre-calculus. The activities come with a set of exploration questions that can challenge students at various levels of mathematical ability. Lesson plans that teachers contributed are available for each activity. (6-12)
Field Trip: Math-Patterns: This Internet Field Trip highlights several web sites about patterns which have been selected and evaluated by educators. (K-2)
Just In Time: Here are many lessons, printable materials, and activities for teachers involved in teaching "time." (1-3)
KidsBank.com!: This is a great interactive site for primary students to learn about money and banking. Students can learn about money, why we use it, denominations, savings, interest, ATM's and more! Very friendly site. (K-3)
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Resources
Mathematics TEKS Toolkit: This site is intended to provide resources for implementing the mathematics Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and for improving mathematics programs in Texas. (K-8)
MegaConverter2: Use this site to convert just about anything you can measure. Metric to English, fractions to decimals, light years to miles, pounds to Newtons, horsepower to watts and many many more. (K-12)
Math League: A reference guide for math topics for grades 4-8, complete with examples, definitions, and explanations.
Harcourt Brace Math Glossary: A K-8 glossary of math terms. Choose a grade and mathematical term to see an animated definition and explanation.
Harcourt Math: Kids in grades K through 8 can use this site to help understand math. (K-8)
Ask Dr. Math: Students and teachers can submit math questions and receive answers on-line. This site contains archives of math questions and answers as well. (K-12)
GoMath: A great online tutoring service for students in grades K-12.
Elementary Problem of the Week: This site contains current and archived non-routine problems that challenge and encourage elementary students to verbalize their solutions. (3-6)
Web Resources: NCTM offers these carefully selected Internet Resources for teaching standards-based math. (Hold cursor over any area in "empty box" to see correlations and where to go) (PK-12)
Mathematics Archives: K-12 Internet Sites: A list of Internet sites which contain significant collections of materials which can be used in the teaching of mathematics at the K-12 level. Includes the following categories: Lesson Plans, Software, Topics in Mathematics, and Contests and Competitions.
Practical Uses of Math And Science: A collection of one-page contributions from K-12 teachers on teaching math and science using real-world examples.
K-12 Math Resources: A list of 17 great, online math resources.
Science and Math Initiative: SAMI is a clearing house of resources, funding, and curriculum for rural math and science teachers. This site provides a lengthy list of online Math resources. (K-12)
Hotlist - Mathematics: Contains numerous links to every type of math site. Information includes: math games, math contests, the history of math, and math resources for elementary teachers. (K-12)
Aplus Math: This site was developed to help students improve their math skills interactively. Activities include interactive flashcards, game room, and homework helper. (K-12)
Multiplication: This site is full of games, activities, teaching strategies, and worksheets to use in teaching the times tables to students of every different learning style. (3-8)
Geometry in Motion: A series of interactive geometry diagrams that can be used as platforms for geometry investigations to uncover underlying geometric principles and relationships. The result is that students readily learn geometric reasoning and begin to think in geometric terms. (4-12)
Totally Tessellated: Tessellation history, background, and examples of simple tessellations. (3-12)
Webmath: Focusing on a diverse range of math, from real-life Math to Calculus, WebMath guides students step-by-step through their math questions bringing clarity to tough math problems. Perfect for standardized test preparation and final exam reviews. (9-12)
Mudd Math Fun Facts!: An archive of interesting math facts for use in the classroom or just for fun. (8-12+)
Math in Daily Life: Think you will never need math in real life? Let this online exhibit try to change your mind. Learn how math is used in daily life - be sure to try the online activities as well. (7+)
Math Interactive Workbooks: Help children (K-6) improve their math skills with this large mathematics database of interactive workbooks that provide practice and sharpen various skills. From simple addition to figuring square roots, the activities are available in printable format or online. Also includes a reference section which explains the concepts kids are learning.
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Special Education Resources
LD Online: Math Learning Disabilities: An informational article on Math learning disabilities and Math learning problems.
LD In-Depth: Math Skills: Learning disabilities in the area of mathematics are explored here. This site has a list of informative articles and direction to the latest teaching research providing understanding and assistance to both parents and educators.
Barrier-Free Education: Accessible Calculators: A list of calculators with a range of special features for disabilities.
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Games
Coolmath4kids: Cool Math is "designed for the pure enjoyment of mathematics." This interactive site features games, puzzles, calculators, and lesson plans for kids PK-6.
The First Grade Backpack - Arithmetic: An extensive list of links (almost 100) to games, activities, and puzzles for the elementary math classroom. (K-4)
iKnowthat.com - Math: This math site is full of fun, interactive learning activities featuring Leon the Chameleon in a variety of problem situations. It is heavily dependent on Shockwave for its activities, so it works best on a high-speed connection. (PK-6)
Math Maven's Mysteries: Be a math detective and solve problems involving logical reasoning, whole number operations, fractions and ratios, money and decimals, and patterns. Different levels of difficulty. (1-6)
Numbertime: Interactive games to help very young children consolidate number concepts. There are also many great printable worksheets available as support. (PK-1)
Dositey Math K-2: A collection of compact, interactive, and educational games and lessons. The content may be utilized online and also in the form of printable worksheets. (K-2)
Dositey Math 3-4: A collection of compact, interactive, and educational games and lessons. The content may be utilized online and also in the form of printable worksheets. (3-4)
Dositey Math 5-8: A collection of compact, interactive, and educational games and lessons. The content may be utilized online and also in the form of printable worksheets. (5-8)
FunBrain.com - Shape Surveyor Geometry Game: An interactive geometry game. Students must calculate the area or perimeter of the rectangle. For each problem students get correct, they receive a piece of an archeological puzzle. (K-6)
FunBrain - Number Line: An interactive math game in which students must click on the number line at the correct answer to a math problem. Levels range from easy to Super Brain. (K-6)
FunBrain.com - Guess the Number: An interactive game that asks students to name the number the game has chosen. Students must follow prompts like "your guess is less than mine" and "your number is too high" in order to determine the correct number. (K-6)
Numberwork: Numberworks combines a journey with a quest for 6 coins along the way. One activity must be completed perfectly to win each coin. The activities range from telling time, giving directions and identifying shapes to addition, balancing sums and finding numbers based on clues. (1-3)
AAA Math: Hundreds of pages of basic math skills with explanations, interactive practice and challenge games. Math problems are randomly created. (K-8)
iMath Investigations: Online, interactive, multimedia math investigations. Complete i-Maths include student investigations, teacher notes, answers, and related professional development activities. (PK-12)
FunBrain - Change Maker Game: An interactive game in which students must determine the amount of money shown in order to save money and buy a prize. (K-8)
FunBrain.com - Math Baseball: An interactive game for students. This math/baseball game lets students score runs for correct answers. There are different levels and areas of math for this game (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). (K-12)
FunBrain - Fresh Baked Fractions: An interactive game in which students are shown four fractions and they must determine which fraction is not equal to the others. (2-10)
Megamaths Tables: Activities for teaching and practicing the multiplication tables. Helpful hints and patterns as well as games and even word problems are available. (2-4)
AIMS Puzzle Corner: A variety of interesting puzzles that can be used to create a learning environment where students engage in doing mathematics just for the fun of it! (K-9)
Puzzles.com: What better way to build logic and reasoning skills than by working with all sorts of puzzles? From printable puzzles and online interactive puzzles to optical illusions, puzzle articles, and tricks, this site offers plenty of activities to enrich, engage, and help kids think creatively and "outside the box." (2-12)
Brain Teasers: Organized by grades 3-4, 5-6, and 7+, this site provides 3 new brain teasers for each grade level each week. Links to other education place sites are included.
FunBrain.com - Power Football: An interactive football/math game for students to play and test their math skills. There are different levels and areas of math. (4-8)
MathMastery: Online interactive math activities to help students learn and practice essential math skills. The math course, available for free preview, is available by subscription, but the site also offers plenty of free fun and educational activities. (4-8)
FleetKids: This fun site contains games and activities for upper elementary students that integrate math, money, investing, and budgeting. (4-7)
InvestSmart Stock Market Game: An interactive on-line game where students learn about trading stocks. Students decide how to invest 100,000 virtual dollars and may buy stock on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ, or the American Stock Exchange (AMEX). Students can research companies a list of the player's rankings is generated daily. A super way to introduce students to investing in the stock market! (5-9)
A Game A Day: A different online game for every day of the month to exercise learned skills, apply knowledge and generate curiosity. (4-7)
Colorful Mathematics: Downloadable software designed to teach geometry concepts in a fun manner. There is also information aimed at teachers who will use this software in the classroom. (6-9+)
Escape From Knab: An educational simulation which takes participants through a series of financial decision-making experiences where they must earn money and invest wisely in order to return home. Teachers will find curriculum and lessons- Fun and educational! (6-12)
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For more information please contact
Stacy Avery Project Director, Project E-Teach, Education Service Center, Region XIII.
For technical support please contact Shaunda Guthrie Technical Program Assistant, Project E-Teach, Education Service Center, Region XIII.
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