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Study and Teaching
 Websites presented in alphabetical order allmath.com 
 Math games, flash cards, a math glossary, metric conversion tools, and biographies of notable math-related people are presented in a useful, interactive format designed primarily for children. Links to other math Web sites included. http://www.allmath.com/ Topics: Mathematics Last updated Jun 4, 2003 American Mathematical Society
This organization promotes mathematics research, mathematics education, and the "awareness and appreciation of mathematics and its connections to other disciplines and to everyday life." This extensive site includes membership information, conference and meeting schedules, career resources, news, publications, online books, Mathematical Reviews Database, and other resources for students, teachers, and professionals. The MathSciNet database requires a paid subscription. Searchable. http://www.ams.org/ Topics: Mathematics Last updated May 18, 2005 Calculus Animations with Mathcad
A small collection of graphical animations designed to assist with mathematical concepts utilized in the study of calculus. http://www.math.odu.edu/cbii/calcanim/ Topics: Mathematics Last updated Mar 14, 2001 Chisenbop Tutorial
This Korean calculation method lets you do basic arithmetic using your fingers. The finger math tutorial includes illustrations as well as streaming media lessons. From a computer science instructor at Indiana University/Purdue University, Indianapolis (IUPUI). http://www.cs.iupui.edu/~aharris/chis/chis.html Topics: Mathematics Last updated Jan 8, 2006 Cogito.org
This site offers resources for youth interested in math and science fields, such as math and science news, guides to websites, interviews, and listings for events such as academic competitions and summer programs. Content can be filtered (using the "Current Channel" drop-down menu) by subjects such as astronomy, computer science, and engineering. Additional site features are restricted to members, who must be nominated by participating organizations. From Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth. http://www.cogito.org Topics: Mathematics, Science Last updated Mar 11, 2009 Cornell University Center for Advanced Computing: Science & Arts Gateway
A briefly annotated subject guide to websites "in mathematics and science for educators and students in grades 9-12, although teachers of other levels may find these materials helpful." Includes links to related journals and research articles, conferences for teachers and students, funding opportunities, virtual field trips, and online museums. http://www.cac.cornell.edu/Education/SAGE.aspx Topics: K-12 Education, Mathematics Last updated Nov 10, 2009 Exactly How Is Math Used In Technology?
This table provides "examples of how various areas of mathematics are applied to various areas of technology," including biotechnology, electronics, robotics, and more. From the British Columbia Institute of Technology. http://commons.bcit.ca/math/examples/ Topics: Mathematics, Technology Last updated Jan 2, 2006 Figure This! Math Challenges for Families
"Demonstrates challenging middle school mathematics and emphasizes the importance of high-quality math education for all students." Each month the site posts four challenges that contain descriptions of the math involved, how the math is used in the real world, hints on getting started, fun facts, related resources, and more. Also provides solutions. Find resources for family members in the "Family Corner." Some sections available in Spanish. From the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. http://www.figurethis.org/ Topics: K-12 Education, Mathematics Last updated Apr 24, 2005 Girls Go Tech
In this campaign, girls are encouraged to develop and maintain an interest in math, science, and technology. The site offers a booklet with tips for parents, science-related games, career information, and links to related sites. Also includes links to public service announcements (PSA). From the Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSA). http://www.girlsgotech.org Topics: Mathematics, Women Last updated Jan 31, 2007 Hands-On Universe (HOU)
"Using the Internet, HOU participants around the world request observations from an automated telescope, download images from a large image archive, and analyze them with the aid of user-friendly image processing software." Requests require a teacher log in, but there is plenty of material here that does not require a password: astronomy activities, information about student discoveries, telescope images, student research papers, and curriculum support. From the Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley. http://www.handsonuniverse.org Topics: Astronomy, Mathematics Last updated May 14, 2007 Illuminations
Designed to improve the teaching and learning of mathematics. Offers interactive lessons for students, lesson plans for teachers, and math applets, all arranged by grade level. Includes a large collection of Web resources, arranged by concept and grade, and the standards for teaching math. From the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). http://illuminations.nctm.org/ Topics: Lesson Plans, Mathematics Last updated Nov 20, 2002 Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics
Brief coverage of routing problems (Euler paths and circuits and Hamilton paths and circuits); mathematics of scheduling; mathematics of voting and elections (including fairness criteria and voting methods); fair division; and apportionment. http://www.ctl.ua.edu/math103/ Topics: Mathematics Last updated Jan 3, 2001 Linear Algebra Toolkit
A collection of interactive modules designed to help students "learn and practice a basic linear algebra procedure, such as Gauss-Jordan reduction, calculating the determinant, or checking for linear independence." From the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Va. http://www.math.odu.edu/~bogacki/lat/ Topics: Mathematics Last updated Apr 4, 2006 Manipula Math with Java
Interactive mathematics programs designed for those who are interested in mathematics including middle school, high school, and college students. One will find interactive programs that can be manipulated and a lot of animation that helps to grasp the meaning of mathematical ideas, including those of geometry, calculus, algebra, trigonometry, and others. The site requires Netscape or Explorer 4.0 or later and Windows. http://www.ies.co.jp/math/java/ Topics: Mathematics Last updated Jan 10, 2003 Math and Science Activities from Jefferson Lab
A collection of classroom resources in the areas of science and math developed for sixth graders. There are Internet and paper-based games and puzzles, student activities including experiments, and reference resources. http://education.jlab.org/beamsactivity/ Topics: K-12 Education, Mathematics, Mysteries and More, Science Last updated Oct 14, 2000 The Math Forum
For mathematicians, math teachers, math students, and parents. Resources are broken down by grade level and type of math. Includes resources for mathematics education, a searchable and browsable library, and "Teacher Exchange," where teachers can find or contribute lesson plans. Math students may pose questions to "Dr. Math" (after first searching the archive and FAQ). From Drexel University. http://mathforum.org/ Topics: K-12 Education, Lesson Plans, Mathematics, Science Last updated Feb 28, 2004 The Math Projects Journal
This site is a companion to a print publication that offers "tips and lesson plans for interactive math projects." The site provides about a dozen of these lesson plans for free in the areas of pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry. Also includes links to related sites. http://www.mathprojects.com/ Topics: K-12 Education, Lesson Plans, Mathematics Last updated Jul 12, 2004 Mathematicians Map E8
Details about the mapping by mathematicians of "the inner workings of one of the most complicated structures ever studied: the object known as the exceptional Lie group E8." Provides an overview of the project and explanations of E8, Lie groups, and groups and symmetry. Also includes technical material "intended for mathematicians who want a more detailed explanation of the Atlas project and the E8 calculation." From the American Institute of Mathematics. http://www.aimath.org/E8/ Topics: Mathematics Last updated Apr 10, 2007 Mathlets: Java Applets for Math Explorations
Covers concepts for precalculus, calculus, exponential functions and their derivatives, and calculator and graphing functions. From a mathematics professor at Jacksonville State University, Ala. http://cs.jsu.edu/mcis/faculty/leathrum/Mathlets/ Topics: Computers, K-12 Education, Mathematics, Web Design and Management Last updated Jul 21, 2005 MathTools
This site offers hundreds of math lesson plans, learning activities, and stories for kindergarten through grade 7, and covers algebra, geometry, calculus, and probability and statistics. Specific topics include estimation, fractions, fractals, tessellations, platonic solids, and much more. Requires registration (free) to post materials. From the Math Forum @ Drexel (University), a project partially funded by the National Science Foundation. http://mathforum.org/mathtools/ Topics: K-12 Education, Lesson Plans, Mathematics Last updated Oct 20, 2005 Mega-Mathematics
This is Mega-Mathematics! is filled with elementary school lesson plans that teach unusual concepts in higher math: knot theory, map coloring, infinity, formal logic, etc. Each lesson includes background information, vocabulary, lesson, and evaluation activities. A project of the Computer Research and Applications Group of Los Alamos National Laboratory. http://www.c3.lanl.gov/mega-math/ Topics: K-12 Education, Lesson Plans, Mathematics Last updated Apr 15, 2002 Pasta Math: Teach Numbers With Noodles!
Several activities using pasta to help young children learn arithmetic concepts. Includes projects to weigh and to sort and classify pasta, pasta pattern necklaces, noodle-themed picture books, and parent-and-child recipes. Includes links to other activities using food. From Scholastic Inc. http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=648 Topics: Education, Food & Cooking, Mathematics Last updated Apr 14, 2007 Pi Day Resources
Pi Day is celebrated on March 14 (3-14 representing the beginning digits of the infinite, nonrepeating decimal expansion of the number pi). March 14 is also Albert Einstein's birthday. This site provides a compilation of Pi Day resources and links to information about the number pi and this holiday celebrating it and mathematics in general. From the Mathematics Educators of Greater St. Louis. http://www.mobot.org/education/megsl/pi.html Topics: Mathematics Last updated Feb 9, 2005 Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Almost 1,000 lesson plans "designed to enhance the elementary and high school learning of Science and Mathematics through the use of the phenomenological approach." Covers mathematics, biology, physics, and chemistry. From the Department of Biological, Chemical, and Physical Sciences at the Illinois Institute of Technology. http://www.iit.edu/~smile/ Topics: Lesson Plans, Mathematics Last updated Nov 12, 2003 Slates, Slide Rules, and Software: Teaching Math in America
Devoted to "tools used to teach math across American history, from the 1800s to the present." Includes information on slates, blackboards, arithmetic cards, geometric models, numeral frames, textbooks, geometric models, arithmetical frames, slide rules, blackboard dividers and protractors, B.F. Skinner's teaching machine, Cuisenaire rods, the new math, calculators, software, and geoboards. From the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Behring Center. http://americanhistory.si.edu/teachingmath/ Topics: K-12 Education, Mathematics Last updated Jul 24, 2002 Webmath
"This site has over 100 instant-answer, self-help, math solvers, ready to help you get your math problem solved." Includes everyday calculations, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, geometry, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and scientific notation. Other features on the site are fee-based. http://www.webmath.com/ Topics: Mathematics Last updated Jan 31, 2004 WWW Interactive Multipurpose Server (WIMS)
WIMS presents interactive mathematics problems (at mostly the high school level and above), calculators and plotters, discussion forums, and puzzles and games. Teachers can set up virtual classrooms and users can create their own interactive exercises. Available in several languages. http://wims.unice.fr/wims/ Topics: K-12 Education, Mathematics, Mysteries and More Last updated Aug 20, 2005 |
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