Math

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Algebra:

 * [|Math Help]
 * [|Algebra Help] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Algebra Help uses some of the latest technology to help you learn and understand algebra. This website features lessons to learn or refresh old skills, calculators that show you how to solve problems step-by-step, and interactive worksheets to test your skills.
 * [|Algebra Lesson Plans] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * [|Algebra Tutorial - Ms. Lindquist:The Tutor][[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * An intelligent tutoring system that teaches student how to translate algebra word problems into algebra expressions.
 * [|Algebasics]
 * [|Illuminations Web Links: Algebra] - organized by standard
 * [|Algebra 1 Power Point Lessons]
 * [|Intermediate Algebra Power Point Lessons]
 * [|Algebra Worksheets]
 * [|All About gebra]

Calculus:

 * [|Math Help]

Data Analysis & Probability:

 * [|Illuminations Web Links: Data Analysis and Probability] - organized by standard
 * [|Data Analysis Worksheets]
 * [|Data Analysis Websites]
 * [|Chance]

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Financial/Stock Market:

 * [|The Stock Market Game]
 * This is an "electronic simulation of Wall Street trading" where students in grades 4-12 form teams and invest $100,000. Tracking, buying, and selling, they learn about the stock market and related functions. Established in 1977 and now updated for Internet use, SMG offers teacher training in addition to the onsite glossary and FAQ.

Games:

 * [|Jigsaw Sudoku]
 * [|The Fruit Game] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * On the table before you sit several piles of fruit. Players take turns removing fruit from the table. On your turn, you must pick one kind of fruit and remove at least one of them from the table. The object of the game is to remove the last fruit from the table.
 * [|Federal Reserve Bank] Activities
 * [|FunBrain] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Trying to tear your kid away from TV and video games? Get help at Funbrain, which features interactive flash-card-like games that you can pick by age, grade level, or subject. They aren't as fun as The Legend of Zelda, of course, but they'll keep kids' skill sets sharp.
 * [|Fun Mathematics Lessons] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * test your math skills with lots of fun problems on all kinds of topics like fractions, Geometry, money, and more.
 * Practice [|8th grade] test
 * [|Education Place: Brain Teasers] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Posts brain teasers for grades 3-8 each week.
 * [|CoolMath] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Explore this amusement park of mathematics! Have fun with interactive activities and games like Lemonade Stand and Arithmattack. There's even stuff for parents and teachers too.
 * [|Math Playground]
 * Logic Games
 * [|Mulitplication Game]
 * [|Brain Teasers]
 * [|Enchanted Math] Games and Activities


 * [|Math Help]
 * [|Plane Math] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Welcome to PlaneMath, a place to learn cool things about math and aeronautics. The student activity pages will allow students to go directly to lessons, which relate to various aeronautics skills. Although the stated mission of this project is to stimulate and motivate students with physical disabilities in grades 4-7 to pursue aeronautics-related careers via the development and delivery of accessible math education materials on the Internet, the site can be viewed by all students interested in learning about math and aeronautics.
 * [|Geometry Lesson Plans]
 * This list contains some of the best Geometry lesson plans or materials on which to base them.
 * [|Graphing and Plotting] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Full-featured instant graphing solution, no Java needed. Generate a plot of almost any function or relation. The advance plot allows you to graph multiple equations on the same graph. You can print graphs too!
 * [|and Shapes] - create your own angles and shapes using LiteBrite.
 * **P****atterns in Math** - Jill Britton, mathematics instructor at Camosun College, Victoria, BC in Canada has a [|fantastic set of links related to Investigating Patterns]. If you find these useful in your classroom you might also check out [|Escher in the Classroom] or [|Tessellated Polyhedra].
 * 1) [|Number Patterns Fun with Curves & Topology]
 * 2) [|Symmetry and Tessellations]
 * 3) [|Polyhedra Pastimes]
 * A Teacher's Guide to [|Building the Icosahedron as a Class Project]
 * An Exploration of the [|Concurrency Points in a Triangle]
 * [|Conjectures in Geometry]: An educational web site created for high school geometry students. Their list of 20 conjectures in Geometry is supported by demonstrations using the Geometers Sketchpad.
 * [|Exploring Fractals]: A complete fractal project
 * [|Fractals] - a list of links from Math Archives
 * [|The Fractal Microscope] -- Zoom in on the visually fascinating world of Mandelbrot and Julia sets, explore the algorithms used to create them, and learn about the mathematics behind the cool graphics. This is a Java version of the Fractal Microscope. You can also find a Java version of [|The Snowflake Fractal Generator] -- Create your own fractals with this tool that allows you to specify a "drawing rule" that the computer uses to make curves like the famous Koch Snowflake. The same site offers the [|Sierpinski Gasket] -- A tool for modeling the "Chaos Game', a simple, apparently random process with a not-so-random result. Allows you to change the rules and make your own fractals.
 * [|The Geometry Center] offers activities in the following areas: [|Triangle Tilings and Polyhedra], [|Symmetry and Tiling] and [|Tetrahedral Puzzles].
 * [|Geometry from the Land of the Incas] - Problems, theorems, proofs, quizzes and more
 * [|Geometry Through Art]: a Lesson on Teaching Measurement by Norman Shapiro. Egyptian knotted string - Use plain kite string and bring geometry into your math program. You might also check out the lesson on [|Exploring Geometry by Making Drawings] and the sample lesson about [|The Square]. Each of the activities referred to here came from Shapiro's [|What Children Can Learn about Art and Geometry].
 * [|Illuminations Web Links: Geometry] - organized by standard
 * [|Java Sketchpad] - Dynamic Geometry for the Internet. Check out their demo gallery, the sine waver is a really cool demo of the construction of a sine wave.
 * [|Learning Math - Geometry] - a course designed to teach mathematics content to teachers
 * [|National Library of Virtual Manipulatives] - links to Geometry manipulatives for Pre K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12
 * [|The Noon Project] - (an annual Internet event for schools to team up and make their own measurements) Using the reported 1995 shadow measurements, you can perform the calculations to determine the circumference of the Earth.
 * Paperfolding.com has a page regarding [|Origami and Mathematics]. Along the same lines you might want to check Joseph Wu's [|Origami Page].
 * Erich's [|Packing Center] has a wealth of visual information regarding the packing of shapes within shapes.
 * [|Pattern Blocks] - Exploring fractions with shapes.
 * [|Polygon Playground] - arrange designs with online movable polygons - hundreds of polygons to drag anywhere you want
 * [|Symmetry and Pattern - the Art of Oriental Carpets]. This activity includes student activities.
 * [|Tutorials and templates for making your own tessellations] - This lesson plan includes material relating tessellations to mathematics.
 * [|Geometry Worksheets]
 * [|Geometry Links]
 * [|MathsNet] Geometry Links
 * [|Interactive Graphs]

Measurement:

 * [|Illuminations Web Links: Measurement] - organized by standard
 * [|Metric Conversion] - Imperial Conversion (courtesy FPSI French Property) - includes; length, area, volume, mass, force, pressure, work, power, temperature, and fuel mileage
 * Go to the [|World Wide Metric Calculator] page to convert length, weight, pressure, or volume from metric to English or English to metric.
 * [|National Library of Virtual Manipulatives] - links to Measurement manipulatives for Pre K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12
 * [|The Noon Project] - (an annual Internet event for schools to team up and make their own measurements) Using the reported 1995 shadow measurements, you can perform the calculations to determine the circumference of the Earth.
 * [|Standard Measurements in Sports] from InfoPlease
 * [|Measurement Worksheets]
 * Math in [|Daily Life]

Number Sense:

 * [|Create a Graph] - Sometimes, complicated information is difficult to understand and needs an illustration. At this National Center for Education Statistics site you will find four different graphs and charts for you to consider.
 * [|EdHelper.com] offers a wide range of **fraction** worksheets. Each time you request a worksheet an entirely new set of problems is generated.
 * **Fractions from SOS Math** - This math review is targeted toward those individuals who have forgotten what they once knew about fractions. You may need the entire review or just portions of the review. Subjects covered are: [|Simple Fractions], [|Complex Fractions], [|Compound Fractions], [|Decimals], [|Percentage] and [|Rules].
 * [|Illuminations Web Links: Number and Operations] - organized by standard
 * [|Math Mistakes] - real mistakes from real student work and math facts students should know (algebra, trigonometry, and calculus)
 * [|Multiplication: An Adventure in Number Sense] - Multiplication tips; click on any underlined fact on the table to learn about a reason why you do not have to memorize it.
 * [|National Library of Virtual Manipulatives] - links to Number Sense manipulatives for Pre K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12
 * [|Number Theory] - a list of links from Math Archives
 * Random Number Generators - [|numbers between 0 and 30] -[| numbers between 0 and 5] - [|numbers between 0 and 15]
 * [|Solving Equations] - lessons on Linear Equations, Equations Containing Radicals, Equations Containing Absolute Value(s), Quadratic Equations, Equations Involving Fractions, Polynomial Equations of Degree Higher than 2, Exponential Equations, Logarithmic Equations and Trigonometric Equations.
 * [|Visual Fractions], an online fraction tutorial helps with the following processes: identifying fractions, renaming fractions, comparing fractions, adding fractions, subtracting fractions, multiplying fractions, and dividing fractions.
 * [|Why Use Scientific Notation?] Why your wrist (or keyboard) will thank you for not writing all those zeros.
 * **Fractions**
 * 1) [|No Matter What Shape Your Fractions are In]
 * 2) [|Fun Fractions]
 * 3) [|Drawing Fun Fractions]
 * 4) [|Designer Fractions]
 * 5) From the same author [|Lessons that are fun] - Look at the index at the bottom of this page. Put your cursor over any lesson title (don't click), a description of the lesson is displayed
 * 6) [|Fraction Monkey] for SMARTBOARD
 * [|Number Sense Worksheet]
 * [|Fractions Websites]
 * [|All About Decimals]
 * [|Visual Fractions]
 * [|Interactive Fractions]

[|Online Clips:]
> In this episode of Investing Pays Off, learn why developing a financial plan is important for your future. > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, learn why developing a financial plan is important for your future. > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, learn how budgeting can help you achieve your goals. > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, learn how budgeting can help you achieve your goals. > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, discover how the poor use of credit cards can affect your credit history and your future. > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, discover how the poor use of credit cards can affect your credit history and your future. > At summer basketball camp, Johnny realizes he some serious problems with his free-throws. But with the suprise arrival of Frankie and her knowledge of averages, perhaps he can get some help to turn it around. > At summer basketball camp, Johnny realizes he some serious problems with his free-throws. But with the suprise arrival of Frankie and her knowledge of averages, perhaps he can get some help to turn it around. > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, meet a 14-year-old CEO who knows how the economy can affect a business. > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, meet a 14-year-old CEO who knows how the economy can affect a business. > Knowing about his trouble with free-throws, can Johnny find a way to bring up his scoring average? > Knowing about his trouble with free-throws, can Johnny find a way to bring up his scoring average? (Closed Captioned) > Taking a stop-over in a small Montana ghost town, the BZ gang learns the story of Cora Sedman and her lost fortune. Can the gang plot coordinating points to find the treasure? (Closed Captioned) > Taking a stop-over in a small Montana ghost town, the BZ gang learns the story of Cora Sedman and her lost fortune. Can the gang plot coordinating points to find the treasure? (Closed Captioned) > Frankie and Johnny use a coordinate grid to help them solve the final piece of the puzzle of the lost gold. > Frankie and Johnny use a coordinate grid to help them solve the final piece of the puzzle of the lost gold. (Closed Captioned) > Learn why it is important to talk to your children about math, and how easy it is to relate math to everyday situations. > Learn why it is important to talk to your children about math, and how easy it is to relate math to everyday situations. > Watch as the Alvarez family finds opportunities in their daily lives to talk about math. > Watch as the Alvarez family finds opportunities in their daily lives to talk about math. > Children can learn to find reasonable solutions to math problems with help from their parents. Asking the right questions about situations in your everyday life prepares children for learning math in school by developing number sense. > Children can learn to find reasonable solutions to math problems with help from their parents. Asking the right questions about situations in your everyday life prepares children for learning math in school by developing number sense. > Whether you realize it or not, you use math every day. Talking about your math thought processes – for example, estimation -- shows children how to use the math skills they learned in school in practical everyday situations. > Whether you realize it or not, you use math every day. Talking about your math thought processes – for example, estimation -- shows children how to use the math skills they learned in school in practical everyday situations. > Taking a stop-over in a small Montana ghost town, the BZ gang learns the story of Cora Sedman and her lost fortune. > Taking a stop-over in a small Montana ghost town, the BZ gang learns the story of Cora Sedman and her lost fortune. (Closed Captioned) > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, learn the rule of 72 and the power of growing money with compound interest > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, learn the rule of 72 and the power of growing money with compound interest > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, learn why controlling your debt when you are young can help you reach your goal of owning a home when you are older. > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, learn why controlling your debt when you are young can help you reach your goal of owning a home when you are older. > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, learn how your money is worth different amounts depending on exchange rates of international currencies > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, learn how your money is worth different amounts depending on exchange rates of international currencies. > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, learn how the stock market can work for you. > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, learn how the stock market can work for you. > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, turning an idea into a business takes leadership skills. > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, turning an idea into a business takes leadership skills. > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, meet a middle school entrepreneur who knows the advantage of making money at a young age > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, meet a middle school entrepreneur who knows the advantage of making money at a young age > While trying to solve the mystery of Cora Sedman's gold, Frankie and Johnny learn how to measure the height of a building using its shadow. > While trying to solve the mystery of Cora Sedman's gold, Frankie and Johnny learn how to measure the height of a building using its shadow. (Closed Captioned) > Do projected sales represent what will really be sold? The BZ gang tries to figure it out... > Do projected sales represent what will really be sold? The BZ gang tries to figure it out... (Closed Captioned) > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, learn how you can help those who are less fortunate with your time and talents. > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, learn how you can help those who are less fortunate with your time and talents. > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, learn the business of buying and selling stocks. > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, learn the business of buying and selling stocks. > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, meet a 10 year old who is saving for her college education. > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, meet a 10 year old who is saving for her college education. > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, uncover the surprises of a paycheck. > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, uncover the surprises of a paycheck. > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, learn steps you can take to buy a car responsibly. > In this episode of Investing Pays Off, learn steps you can take to buy a car responsibly.
 * [|A Financial Plan (RealVideo)]
 * [|A Financial Plan (Windows Media)]
 * [|ABC’s of Budgeting (RealVideo)]
 * [|ABC’s of Budgeting (Windows Media)]
 * [|All You Need to Know About Credit (RealVideo)]
 * [|All You Need to Know About Credit (Windows Media)]
 * [|Averaging the Score (RealVideo)]
 * [|Averaging the Score (Windows Media)]
 * [|Behind the Wheel: Economic Issues (RealVideo)]
 * [|Behind the Wheel: Economic Issues (Windows Media)]
 * [|Bringing Up the Average (RealVideo)]
 * [|Bringing Up the Average (Windows Media)]
 * [|Coordinating Points Pt. 1 (RealVideo)]
 * [|Coordinating Points Pt. 1 (Windows Media)]
 * [|Coordinating Points Pt. 2 (RealVideo)]
 * [|Coordinating Points Pt. 2 (Windows Media)]
 * [|Count Me In- Everyday Math for Parents Part I (RealVideo)]
 * [|Count Me In: Everyday Math for Parents Part I (Windows Media)]
 * [|Count Me In: Everyday Math for Parents Part II (RealVideo)]
 * [|Count Me In: Everyday Math for Parents Part II (Windows Media)]
 * [|Count Me In: Everyday Math for Parents Part III (RealVideo)]
 * [|Count Me In: Everyday Math for Parents Part III (Windows Media)]
 * [|Count Me In: Everyday Math for Parents Part IV (RealVideo)]
 * [|Count Me In: Everyday Math for Parents Part IV (Windows Media)]
 * [|Ghost Town Legend (RealVideo)]
 * [|Ghost Town Legend (Windows Media)]
 * [|Here Today (RealVideo)]
 * [|Here Today (Windows Media)]
 * [|Home Ownership (RealVideo)]
 * [|Home Ownership (Windows Media)]
 * [|International Currency (RealVideo)]
 * [|International Currency (Windows Media)]
 * [|Investment Options (RealVideo)]
 * [|Investment Options (Windows Media)]
 * [|Leadership (RealVideo)]
 * [|Leadership (Windows Media)]
 * [|Life Skills: Starting Your Own Business (RealVideo)]
 * [|Life Skills: Starting Your Own Business (Windows Media)]
 * [|Measuring With Shadows (RealVideo)]
 * [|Measuring With Shadows (Windows Media)]
 * [|Music Trends (RealVideo)]
 * [|Music Trends (Windows Media)]
 * [|Philanthropy (RealVideo)]
 * [|Philanthropy (Windows Media)]
 * [|Risky Business (RealVideo)]
 * [|Risky Business (Windows Media)]
 * [|Saving for Your Education (RealVideo)]
 * [|Saving for Your Education (Windows Media)]
 * [|Take Home Pay (RealVideo)]
 * [|Take Home Pay (Windows Media)]
 * [|Where’s the Money (RealVideo)]
 * [|Where’s the Money (Windows Media)]

Prime Numbers:

 * [|Prime Links++] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Here you can find links to all sorts of information about prime numbers and their uses. Have a number and not sure it's a prime, plug it in and find out. Need to know the first 1000 prime numbers? You find this information and much more at this site!
 * [|The Prime Pages] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Everything you ever wanted to know about prime numbers, including their history, the largest known prime, how to find primes, how many primes there are, and special types of primes.

Problem Solving:

 * [|Problem Solving Worksheet]
 * Several [|Problem Solving] Sites

Tools:

 * [|The Abacus]
 * The art of calculating with beads.
 * [|Calculators] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Useful calculators from basic, square root, scientific and Trigonometry.
 * [|Calculator-in-the-URL] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Did you know you can add, subtract, multiply, divide, and do all sorts of other mathematical calculations right in the URL line of your browser? It's true, and the Calculator-in-the-URL will show you how it's done
 * [|Cool Tools] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Find all kinds of calculators and converters. Type in an equation and the applet will draw your graph on an x,y coordinate grid. You can graph, one, two or more equations and compare. Need to solve a quadratic equation, enter the coefficients and the quadratic equation will output the solution.
 * [|Online Conversion] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Find calculators that will perform conversions between almost every measurement type imaginable, from science to cooking to math.
 * [|Roman Numeral Conversion] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Enter the number you want to convert (Arabic or Roman) and instantly see the equivalent!
 * [|Curious Math]
 * Want to learn how to quickly square a number that ends in 5? Or how to tell if a number is divisible by 3? Or maybe you'd like to know why the number 153 in the Bible is such an interesting number? That's the kind of fun and fascinating math tricks and trivia you'll find here at CuriousMath.com.
 * [|Graph Paper]

Trigonometry:

 * [|Math Help]

Various Websites:
>> "Intel® Innovation in Education" provides resources supporting the use of technology in classrooms to improve student learning. It also provides information about Intel's global programs to help improve math, science, and technology education >
 * *[|AAA Math] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * AAA Math illustrates and provide interactive arithmetic exercises and problems. They contain a series of basic math lessons which are a resource that can be used by math students in formal elementary education math classes, home schooling or elsewhere. These interactive lessons are much more conducive to learning math skills than traditional textbooks and work sheets.
 * [|Activities Index]
 * Explores Geometry and measurements, functions and algebra, and probability and analysis.
 * [|Allmath] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Allmath focuses on math that we will use for the rest of our lives by providing loads of pages of fun math sites. Did you know that magic squares have been a fascinating topic in mathematics for centuries? How about online flashcards? Allmath also provides an online glossary of math terms, printable multiplication tables and metric converters, just to name a few.
 * [|Ask Dr. Math] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * There's always a doctor on call to attend to math emergencies at Ask Dr. Math. Email these doctors your questions and they'll respond with helpful hints and creative suggestions for solving math stumpers. Read answers already online, or submit new queries. Remember, the Math Doctors are in.
 * [|Ask Jeeves for Kids] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Ask Jeeves for Kids(tm) is the fastest and easiest way to find answers to questions. Ask Jeeves for Kids allows you to ask a question in plain English and, after interacting with you to confirm the question, Ask Jeeves for Kids takes you to one and only one web site that answers your question.
 * [|Big Chalk] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Bigchalk harnesses the power of online content to create engaging learning environments that promote student achievement. Choose a subject and a grade level (elementary, middle, or "High school and beyond"), then drill down to get more specific, and you'll get links to pertinent, well-chosen Web sites for further research. You'll find better content much faster than if you were using a general-purpose search engine.
 * [|BrainPOP] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Animated characters delve into the worlds of numbers and operations, measurements, Geometry, Algebra, and data analysis.
 * [|Discovery School - WebMath] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Unlike most math sites, WebMath is not a database of questions and answers. WebMath allows users to enter their problem, then WebMath searches it database for similar problems with will allow the student to see similar solutions to their problem. WebMath provides the frustrated student with a place to start when they are stumped by a math problem.
 * [|Dositey] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Dositey.com offers a dynamic collection of interactive educational modules and printable worksheets for grades K-8. Free interactive lessons, exercises and worksheets, educational games, open-ended questions in Math and Language Arts, and more. Lessons, exercises, games, and other learning activities on the site are specially designed to be fun and easy to use.
 * [|Edbydesign: Kids' Activities] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Interactive, educational activities for children between five and fourteen years old. Challenge your addition and subtraction skills or learn about base ten counts.
 * [|Egyptian Mathematics]
 * Learn how to read and write the seven different symbols the Egyptians used to solve math problems.
 * [|Escape from the Knab] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * A fun, interactive simulation that helps students prepare to make financial decisions.
 * [|Explore Math] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * If the mere thought of algebra or calculus makes you (or your kids) break out in hives, try a new approach to math: Play with the interactive tools at ExploreMath.com. Select a category (Conic Sections, Quadratics, Complex Numbers), and then a problem or tool to experiment with. The big advantage here is that animated equations show you visually how changing variables will alter the curve of an arc or the slope of a line.
 * [|The Explorer]
 * The Explorer is collection of educational resources, instructional software, lab activities, lesson plans, and student created materials for K-12 mathematics and science education.
 * [|Family Education Network] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Find heaps of math activities, games, and downloads to keep your child busy. Site provides K - 6 grade activities, printable math worksheets and activities for students and parent learning and fun!
 * [|Famous Problems in the History of Mathematics]
 * The purpose of this site is to present a small portion of the history of mathematics through an investigation of some of the great problems that have inspired mathematicians throughout the ages. Included are problems that are suitable for Middle school and High school math students, with links to solutions, as well as links to mathematicians' biographies and other math history sites.
 * [|FCAT Explorer] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/fl.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * FCAT Explorer offers students fun, effective practice on skills outlined in the Sunshine State Standards and skills tested on the FCAT. FCAT Explorer also enables teachers to create reports and monitor student performances and progress. Students enrolled in FCAT Explorer's online programs may use many of its' interactive programs at home, as well as in school and may be monitored by parents.
 * [|Figure This!] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Figure This! Mathematics Challenges for Families provides interesting math challenges that middle-school students can do at home with their families. Figure This! offers students and parents resources that help families supports their children's math studies, including information on the changes in mathematics education, homework assistance, examples of math in literature and fun facts related to mathematics.
 * [|Flashcards for Kids] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Includes simple math drills.
 * [|Fleet Kids] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * In the FleetKids program, each child investigates an array of mathematic, financial, and social concepts, including: setting goals, saving and budgeting, balancing "needs" and "wants", learning to work with teams, and developing solutions. In keeping with the hands-on nature of the site, FleetKids activities reflect real-world experiences.
 * [|Frank Potter's Science Gyms] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Collection of mathematics links arranged by grade level.
 * [|Fun Mathematics lessons]
 * Test your math skills with these fun problems based on fractions and Geometry.
 * [|Harcourt Multimedia Math Glossary] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * This interactive math glossary provides a searchable database of math terms by grade level. Students in grades one through eight can search the glossary for math definitions accompanied by illustrations and, where appropriate, animated examples.
 * [|Illuminations] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Internet resources to improve the teaching and learning of mathematics for all students. Provide professional development for teachers of mathematics and provide Standards-based resources for the classroom use.
 * [|Intel® Innovation Education Web]
 * [|Interactive Math Tutor] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * InteractiveMathTutor.com provides math tutoring services to all ages of individuals in all levels of math. Interactive Tutor strives to provide tutoring services customized to the needs of the individual students. Students may choose online tutoring, homework assistance, worksheets, telephone and e-mail assistance for all mathematical subjects from early education through adult education.
 * [|Internet Learning Network Home] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Try some math and science quizzes and compare how you did with kids in other countries. For 7th, and 8th grade levels.
 * [|Kidport] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Provides math activities for all grades K-8. Simply choose a grade level, subject, and activity.
 * [|Kids Click!] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * KidsClick! was created by a group of librarians at the Ramapo Catskill Library System, as a logical step in addressing concerns about the role of public libraries in guiding their young users to valuable and age appropriate web sites. Click onto Kids Click math website and students, teachers and parents will find many interesting sites which provide lesson plans, worksheets, math lessons and games for students
 * [|KidSpace @Internet Public Library] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Do you want to know more about Geometry, arithmetic, algebra, or math in the real world? Need some help with your math homework or just want to play some math games? This section is for you!
 * [|The Learning Page] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Learning Page is a huge collection of professionally produced instructional material for you to download and print. Lesson plans, books, worksheets and much more can be found on the site.
 * [|The Learning Site] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Harcourt Math and Activities Resource Center provides a wealth of resources designed to bring math concepts to elementary students, teachers and parents. Peruse many online activities and math models for students up to sixth grade. An online animated glossary is a great reference for math terms and definitions.
 * [|The MacTutor History of Mathematics]
 * a collection of interesting facts about math history, including biographies of famous mathematicians
 * [|Math Central]
 * Math Central is a service for people involved in mathematics education from kindergarten to grade twelve. Math Central provides a meeting place for teachers to share resources, a service to teachers, students and parents who may need an answer to a mathematical question and a facility to allow teachers to share information with other teachers.
 * [|Math.com - The World of Math Online] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Math.com is dedicated to providing revolutionary ways for students, parents, teachers, and everyone to learn math. Math.com offers homework help, practice programs, games and online calculators and other tools.
 * [|Math Counts - Problem Solving Strategies]
 * These problem solving strategies from MATHCOUNTS can help you solve any math problem, no matter how complicated it may be! Try them the next time you are stuck on a math question.
 * [|Math Reference Tables] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * This site provides instant access to dozen of formulas, tables and properties.
 * [|Middle School Student Center] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Students, parents and educators will find links to math resources, including software, online Internet activities, brain teasers, puzzles and a link to the Internet Mathematics Library. Look for the problem of the week link for daily challenging problems.
 * [|Mathletics!] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Every sport uses numbers in some way, whether it's for scoring, determining averages, or figuring percentages. And when numbers are involved, it usually means math is being used as well. Although there are only four examples given, students, parents and teachers can use these examples and make their own math problems.
 * [|MathWorld] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * MathWorld is a comprehensive and interactive mathematics encyclopedia intended for students, educators, math enthusiasts, and researchers. Although it is often difficult to find explanations for technical subjects that are both clear and accessible, this website bridges the gap by placing an interlinked framework of mathematical exposition and illustrative examples at the fingertips of every internet user.
 * [|Mrs. Glosser's Math Goodies] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Math Goodies is a free math help site featuring interactive lessons, homework help, worksheets and forums! Math Goodies has over 400 pages of activities for students, teachers and parents.
 * [|New York Times Daily Lesson Plan] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * The New York Times Daily Lesson Plans allows teachers to search or browse their collection of lesson plans which will help them integrate the news in to the curriculum. Mathematics lesson are generated for middle and High school students. Teachers can also sign up to have lesson plans delivered directly by e-mail.
 * [|Online Flash Cards for Kids][[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Online flash cards in areas of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Online games include Math Square and using money.
 * [|Quick Math] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/kf.gif width="12" height="10"]] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * QuickMath is an automated service for answering common math problems over the internet. Think of it as an online calculator that solves equations and does all sorts of algebra and calculus problems - instantly and automatically! QuickMath will automatically answer the most common problems in algebra, equations and calculus faced by high-school and college students.
 * [|RHL School] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * This site offer resources to get an enormous supply of free quality worksheets for teaching, reinforcement and review. Many of these worksheets can also serve as the basis for lessons.
 * [|Superkids Math Worksheet Creator] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * Have you ever wondered where to find math drill worksheets? Make your own here at SuperKids for free! Simply select the type of problem, the maximum and minimum numbers to be used in the problems, then click on the button! A worksheet will be created to your specifications, ready to be printed for use.
 * [|Very Best Kids.com] [[image:http://fcit.usf.edu/math/images/ad.gif width="12" height="10"]]
 * A fun site to assist kids with learning their multiplication for numbers 6 though 9. Very Best Kids also provide several fun games in math and lesson plans for teachers!
 * [|Miscellanous Websites]
 * Tutorials[| Math How-Tos]
 * [|Add Large Numbers]
 * [|Calculate Percentages]
 * [|Calculate in Your Head the Month when You Know the Rest of the Date]
 * [|Calculate in Your Head the Year when You Know the Month, Day and Day of the Week]
 * [|Calculate the Area of a Circle]
 * [|Calculate the Day of Any Date if You Know the Day of the Week, Month and Year]
 * [|Calculate the Day of the Week in Your Head]
 * [|Calculate the Day of the Week for Any Date (Version 2)]
 * [|Calculate the Volume of a Sphere]
 * [|Change a Common Fraction Into a Decimal]
 * [|Convert Metric Weight to Pounds]
 * [|Convert Percents, Fractions, and Decimals]
 * [|Convert Tenths of a Pound to Ounces]
 * [|Convert a Mixed Fraction]
 * [|Create an Excel Financial Calculator]
 * [|Differentiate Math Functions]
 * [|Divide Polynomials Using Synthetic Division]
 * [|Do Long Multiplication]
 * [|Do Math Problems]
 * [|Do Math Proofs]
 * [|Do Well on Math Contests Like the AMC]
 * [|Do a Double Linear Interpolation]
 * [|Expand Binomials Using the Foil Method]
 * [|Factor Polynomial Equations With Degree 2 (quadratics)]
 * [|Factor a Number (math Topic)]
 * [|Find All of the Zeros of a Function]
 * [|Find Common Factors Using the Backwards Z Method]
 * [|Find the Greatest Common Divisor (Gcd) of Two Integers]
 * [|Form a Perfect Right Angle Using Just String]
 * [|Get a Good Grade on a Math Test]
 * [|Graph Points on the Coordinate Plane]
 * [|Integrate by Substitution]
 * [|Learn Math]
 * [|Learn Multiplication Facts]
 * [|Learn the 9's on the Multiplication Table]
 * [|Make a Distance Vs Time Graph]
 * [|Make a Pie Chart]
 * [|Measure Volume]
 * [|Memorize Pi]
 * [|Multiply Using the FOIL Method]
 * [|Multiply by Nine on Your Fingers]
 * [|Perform an Inverse Discrete Fourier Transform by Hand Using the Shortcut Method]
 * [|Plot Admittance on a Smith Chart]
 * [|Prove That 1=2]
 * [|Solve Two Step Algebraic Equations]
 * [|Solve the Flash Mind Reader]
 * [|Solve the Poincare Conjecture]
 * [|Study Math]
 * [|Use Equations]
 * [|Use Formula for Enlarging Copies]
 * [|Use the Pythagorean Theorem]
 * [|Write Capital and Lowercase Letters in Binary]
 * [|Write a Congruent Triangles Geometry Proof]
 * [|Add a Consecutive Series of Numbers Quickly in Your Head (Such As the Numbers 1 Through 100)]
 * [|Calculate Percent Yield]
 * [|Calculate Your Weight in Stones]
 * [|Convert 2000cc Into Ounces]
 * [|Convert Grams Into Pounds]
 * [|Do Multiplication a Different Way]
 * [|Get a Last Minute Passing Grade on a Mathematics Exam]
 * [|Learn 3rd Grade Math Quickly]
 * [|Multiply Like the Ancient Egyptians]
 * [|Multipy 6,7,8,9,&10s on Your Hands]
 * [|Pass Maths]
 * [|Square Numbers Ending in 5]
 * [|Take Derivatives in Calculus]
 * [|Understand Angles]

6th Grade Lesson Plans and Ideas:

 * Middle School [|Resources]

7th Grade Lesson Plans and Ideas:
1 - Integers > 2 – Order of Operations > 3 – Rational Numbers > 4 – Patterns as Algebraic Equation > 5 – Translate Algebraic Expressions > 6 – Equations > 7 – Transformations > 8 – Geometric Relationships, 2D-3D > 9 – Circles > 10 – Perimeter and Area > 11 – Proportional Reasoning > 12 – Measures of Central Tendency > 13 – Probability of Compound Events
 * Middle School [|Resources]
 * ===Welcome to the Seventh Grade Math Page!===

8th Grade Lesson Plans:

 * Middle School [|Resources]


 * ===[|MATH PORTAL:]===
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 * **Bubbles:** Teacher Notes- data collection, measurement, graphing, interpret data, organize data, make predictions
 * **Bungee m&ms:** Teacher Notes - data collection, graphing, line of best fit, interpret data, organize data, make predictions
 * **Cylinder:** Teacher Notes - Diameter, Radius, Area, Volume, Ratio, Apr2, V pr2h
 * **Drops on a Penny:** Teacher Notes - data collection, graphing, line of best fit, interpret data, organize data, make predictions
 * **Famous People:** Teacher Notes- estimation, graphing
 * **Famous People:** Birth Dates
 * **Get a Half Life:** Teacher Notes - data collection, graphing calculator, line of best fit, interpret data, functions, calculator commands, exponential decay, graph data, curve of best fit
 * **Go Fish:** Teacher Notes - data collection, interpret data, proportional reasoning, solve proportions
 * **Graphing Calculators:** Teacher Notes
 * **Hands on Equations:** Teacher Notes
 * **Human Coordinate Plane:** Teacher Notes- coordinate plane, axis, slope, intercept, graphing coordinate pairs, representing lines and inequalities
 * **A Human Number Line:** Teacher Notes- number line, symbols, equality, inequality, addition, subtraction, solving equations and inequalities
 * **Line Up:** Teacher Notes - integers, radicals, scientific notation, relationship of numbers, simplify and order numbers and expressions
 * **Reflection:** Teacher Notes - transformations, reflections, coordinate plane, graphing points, making transformations (flips, sides, turns)
 * **Reflection:** Stencils
 * **The Shadow Knows:** Teacher Notes - ratios, proportions, measurement, measuring lengths, solving proportions
 * **Shaquille O'Neal Hand/Foot Span:** Teacher Notes - data collection, interpret data, line of best fit, organize data, graph data, make predictions, ratios
 * **Spaghetti Bridges:** Teacher Notes - data collection, graphing, linear equations, interpret data, organize data, graph data, make predictions
 * **Two for One Box Company:** Teacher Notes - volume, nets, ratio, V=lwh
 * **Viewing Tubes:** Teacher Notes- data collection, graphing, line of best fit, interpret data, organize data, graph data, make predictions
 * **Wacky Water World:** Teacher Notes - linear equations, graphing calculators, interpret data, y=mx+b, graphing linear equations, graphing calculator commands, make predictions
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