Miscellaneous Math Sites
About Big Numbers
http://pages.prodigy.net/jhonig/bignum/
This is a fun numbers site where you can learn all about big numbers. To learn all about
what big numbers are, click the About Big Numbers link near the bottom of the page. To
view the big numbers, click the numbers on either side of the page. This will take you to
a section devoted to the number you chose. The information will load in the middle of the
page. You will learn a lot about the number you choose. With any of the information that
is provided, if you click on "prove it," it will bring up facts or proof that
the information is correct. If you click on the numbers in order to start out, it will
give you an idea of what the site is all about.
American Physical Society: A Century of Physics
http://timeline.aps.org/APS/
Ask Dr. Math
http://mathforum.org/dr.math/
If you have a math problem you just can't solve on your own, Dr. Math should be able to
help. Students may submit math questions by filling out the special form provided at the
site. However, they are first encouraged to check out the archives of previously asked
questions. The questions are answered by hundreds of college math students who volunteer
their time to supply answers to the questions that others submit. There is a section for
Elementary, Middle School, High School and College.
Bagatrix Math Glossary
http://www.bagatrix.com/glossary/math_glossary_a.htm
Define "Digit." Explain "Exponent." Can't? Then access this
mathematical glossaries from math publisher Bagatrix, Inc. Glossaries cover basic
mathematics, pre-algebra, algebra 1, algebra 2, college algebra, trigonometry,
pre-calculus, and calculus.
CTAP Region 4: Middle School Math Project
http://www.ctap4.org/math/index.htm
CA Technology Assisted Program: Region 4 has developed this site for middle school math.
Includes Math Matrices: A series of online tables of electronic and technology resources
supporting California middle school math content standards for grades 6, 7, and Algebra 1.
Unpackings: Guides that show teachers various ways some of the standards and
textbook-aligned tools can be used within the classroom. Math Resources: A series of
online or downloadable CST and CAHSEE resources, including blueprints, sample questions,
student and teacher guides for all middle school grade levels; CTAP Region IV favorite
online resources; and resources for differentiation of instruction. And, a Math Institute:
This section contains the hand-outs and other resources presented to participants during
the Middle School Math Institutes under the categories of Presentations, Differentiated
Instruction, Spreadsheets, Video in the classroom, Online Manipulatives, and Graphing
Calculators.
Digital Library of Kinematics http://www.cornell.edu/explorecornell?scene=Digital%2520Library%2520of%2520Kinematics
As this Cornell University site says, "Kinematics is the description of motion using
mathematical concepts (such as geometry, vectors, calculus) ... In other words, it is the
study of motion for its own sake, or "pure motion." This thorough and engaging
site features four major segment, includings: Images, Video, Interactive, and Virtual
Objects.
Graphing Calculator
http://go.hrw.com/math/midma/gradecontent/manipulatives/GraphCalc/graphCalc.html
HRW provides the biggest interactive graphing calculator you've ever seen — it fills
the screen. Use this tool to plot points, graph equations, or to find intersection points.
MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive
http://www-history.mcs.st-and.ac.uk/
The University of St. Andrews, Scotland, presents hundreds of biographies of famous
mathematicians, histories of math in various cultures, and interesting facts on the
development of important math concepts. This is a huge reference. Click on Mathematicians
of the Day for a list of "important math people" born on today's date. Or search
for your favorite mathematician, grouped alphabetically, chronologically, or
geographically (on the birthplace map). MacTutor also includes timelines, quotations, and
even an index of famous curves.
Math Forum Student Center
http://mathforum.org/students/
The Math Forum Student Center provides math news, notes, challenges, and much more. Dr.
Math is here with the answers to students' math questions. There's a teachers' section, a
research division, and a parents' part. This site also includes non-English math resources
and information on possible math-oriented science fair projects.
Math Ideas for Science Fair Projects
http://mathforum.org/teachers/mathproject.html
Maths Dictionary for Kids
http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/maths/dictionary.html
This is an excellent interactive dictionary of math terms for kids. Click on the
alphabetical letters at the bottom for a list of terms for each letter.
Mathwire.com
http://www.mathwire.com/
Mathwire.com is designed to provide activities and appropriate worksheets for teachers to
use in their classrooms. All activities and worksheets support the constructivist approach
to learning mathematics and the NCTM Standards. At the top, click on A-Z for an
alphabetical listing of activties, and Math Topics for additional activities.
MathWorld
http://mathworld.wolfram.com/
MathWorld provides a huge mathematics encyclopedia detailing the concepts of Geometry,
Algebra, Calculus, Discrete Math, Number Theory, and other math topics--complete with
formulas, diagrams, examples, and references for thorough understanding. Of special
interest to educators is the MathWorld Classroom section with its easily accessed
definitions and the Interactive Entries area which features animated GIFs and 3D applets
allowing students to see math on the move.
Multimedia Math Glossary
http://www.hbschool.com/glossary/math2/index_temp.html
Harcourt School Publishers offer a multimedia glossary of math terms that allows learners
to choose a K-6 grade level and browse math terms, finding definitions, audio files, and
colorful illustrations. This site makes learning math terms quick and interesting both for
auditory and for visual learners.
Statistics Resources
http://davidmlane.com/hyperstat/
Many people cringe at the idea of studying statistics, but it doesn't have to be
impossible! The site's creator, an Associate Professor of Psychology, Statistics, and
Management at Rice University, offers a large collection of resources for the statistics
student, and provides statistics applets of general interest. One section of this site
contains a complete statistics text, so no matter what your statistics question, you can
find an answer here. There are also case studies with real data and some basic analysis
tools. And, of course, you wouldn't want to miss the links to statistics humor sites!
Teaching Math in America
http://americanhistory.si.edu/teachingmath/
Slide Rules, Slates, and Software—Teaching Math in America is a site on the history
of math teaching since the beginning of the nation. It's sections are The Early Republic,
The World Stage, The Cold War, and The Information Age. Each sections talks about the
advances in math in that area of history.
Understanding Averages
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/numbers/handlingdata/numericalanalysis/mean/
From the British Broadcasting Corporation comes this BBC Skillwise tutorial on averages,
means, medians, modes, and all sorts of other arithmetic that so many of us so easily
forget. There's even a worksheet on "Impossible Numbers." This delightful site
provides multiple factsheets, quizzes, activities, and worksheets, including a "Shop
Till You Drop" game designed to teach graphing skills.
Villainy Incorporated
http://villainyinc.thinkport.org/teachers/default.asp
A very clever approach at teaching middle school mathematics, this
standards—coordinated site focuses on "statistics and probability, algebra,
geometry, decimals, percents, negative numbers, and more,," as the Teachers' Page
explains. Students become part of the "AVU — Anti-Villainy Unit" to foil
the evil plans of Dr. Wick by using various math techniques.
Welcome to Online Conversion
http://www.onlineconversion.com/
Here are conversion calculators galore! Convert just about anything from one measurable
unit into another measurable unit with any of over two dozen calculators. Each of the
links is specific to a measurable quantity. There are length/distance calculators,
temperature calculators, speed calculators, and many more! Be sure to check out the
"Fun Stuff" where you can calculate your weight on other planets, translate a
name or phrase from English to Pig Latin, calculate your body mass index, or estimate the
world's population.
Wolfram Demonstrations Project
http://demonstrations.wolfram.com/
Conceived by Mathematica creator and scientist Stephen Wolfram as a way to bring
computational exploration to the widest possible audience, The Wolfram Demonstrations
Project is an open-code resource that uses dynamic computation to illuminate concepts in
science, technology, mathematics, art, finance, and a remarkable range of other fields.
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