"Mathematics is the alphabet with which God has written the universe." -- Galileo Galilei

*  AAA MATH  - this site has over 200 pages of math lessons (K-8) which feature interactive practice, challenge games and an explanation of the topic 

*  A+ MATH  - a Math site for kids: game room, homework helper, flashcards, advanced problems; nice lay-out, easy to use. 

*  THE ABACUS: THE ART OF CALCULATING WITH BEADS - everything you ever wanted to know about the Abacus. 

*  ABOUT TODAY'S DATE - a great site that gives history and facts about the numbers in today's date 

*  ACADEMIC INFO: MATHEMATICS  - this site has a directory of mathematics sites that were chosen for the university level; provides wonderful background information for teachers and secondary students 

*  AIMS - archives, puzzles, downloads, curriculum and ideas for Math and Science. 

ALGEBRA SITES

*      ALGEBRA - Web Sites. Algebra Help · Algebra Problems On-Line · Algebra Worksheet Generator · Interactive Algebra Games · Interactive Mathematics On-Line · QuickMath

*      PURPLEMATH  - Purplemath contains practical algebra lessons demonstrating useful techniques and pointing out common errors.

*      MATH FORUM: ALGEBRA LESSON PLANS - This list contains some of the best algebra lesson plans or materials on which to base them.

*      ALL FREE TEACHER RESOURCES – MATH   This site was designed with the teacher in mind.  It has many resources on the net that can be helpful from the beginning teacher to the most experienced teacher.

*  AMERICAN MATHEMATICS SOCIETY - membership, activities, education issues, publications, What's New in Mathematics, conferences, employment, Mathematical Reviews and Contemporary Mathematics

* ASK DR. MATH - a question and answer service for K-12 math students and their teachers. A searchable archive is available by level and topic, together with a FAQ. 

*      AMUSING MATH PAGE - math jokes and more. 

*      AOL MATH HOMEWORK HELP

*  A PLUS STUDENT   - This site has hundreds of interactive math lessons with great graphics, animation and audio. Math courses range from kindergarten to high school including pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry. 

* AWESOME LIBRARY'S MATH LESSON PLANS  - The Awesome Library organizes 30000 carefully reviewed K-12 education resources, the top 5 percent for teachers, students, parents, and librarians.

*  BASKET MATH - clicking any of the questions in the Table of Contents will result in a mathematics question and animation. If you answer the question correctly you will make two points; correct answer shown if wrong. 

*  BRAIN TEASERS - Solve these weekly brain teaser math puzzles. Brain teasers are arranged by grade level and include hints in case you need some help. 

*  BUSY TEACHERS' MATH RESOURCE PAGE - Fractals, Games & Toys, General, History, Lesson Plans/Classroom Activities.

CALCULUS

*  CALCULUS INITIATIVE - These modules emphasize geometric concepts of calculus while examining applications of mathematics to the physical and life sciences.

*  CALCULUS RESOURCES ONLINE - contains information and links to numerous Internet resources, which could be used for teaching and learning of calculus.

*  CALCULUS & MATHEMATICA HOME PAGE - this site provides an exciting new way to learn calculus, differential equations, and matrix theory

*  GRAPHICS FOR THE CALCULUS CLASSROOM - graphical demonstration developed for first year calculus

*  INTERACTIVE LEARNING IN CALCULUS - Mathematics' notebook feature enables science students to actively learn calculus and differential equations with guided discovery and exploration

*  VISUAL CALCULUS - ideas on how technology can be used in the teaching of calculus

*  CHANGE MAKER - a Funbrain simulation in which students can practice making change for a dollar or for one-hundred dollars

*  CHICKSCOPE AND EGG MATH - different mathematics topics related to eggs.

*  CLICK ON BRICKS  – this is an interactive mathematics site for learning basic multiplication skills

*  COOL MATH - an amusement park of mathematics!

*  CONNECTIONS+ - Lesson plans and more…..

*  CORNELL THEORY CENTER - Math and Science Topics, newsletters, articles, funding, cross-curricular connections.

*  CURIOUS AND USEFUL MATH - Here you will find tricks and rules for quickly calculating certain types of math problems. There are also some entertaining trivia and math facts.

*  CURRENCY CONVERTER - You can view any exchange rates among the 164 currencies.

*  DAVE'S MATH TABLES - reference tables for general math, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, calculus and advanced topics.

*  DISCOVERY SCHOOL  - This site offers math homework help from Webmath. You can also find math word problems at Discovery School.

*  EISENHOWER NATIONAL CLEARING HOUSE FOR MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHERS - Dept. of Education - explore this site for a great selection of K-12 mathematics and science resources on the Internet!

*  ELEMENTARY LEVEL MATH IDEAS - from Math Forum, solid approaches to a variety of Math topics for elementary students.

*  ELEMENTARY PROBLEM OF THE WEEK - challenges elementary students with non-routine problems and encourages them to verbalize their solutions. In conjunction with a companion project, registered students will have their submissions answered by "Visiting Math Mentors" and will also have the opportunity to assume the role of mentor.

*  ELEMENTARY TEACHER'S PLACE - wonderful site for the K-5 math teacher

*  ENCARTA LESSON PLAN COLLECTION - Math lesson plans.

*  ENCHANTED MIND - the purpose of this site is to create a daily experience of humor, inspiration and creative problem solving; the combination of these three elements, if practiced daily, will open the mind, allowing creative genius to blossom.

*  ENCORE SOFTWARE   – a great plan to received discounted Math software.

*  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.

*  EUCLID'S ELEMENTS - JAVA applets illustrate all 13 Books - even those in the last three books on solid geometry that are three-dimensional; stuff for Great for HS Geometry.

*  EXERCISED IN MATH READINESS FOR UNIVERSITY STUDY - includes 3 levels, with hints and tutorials.

*  FANTASTIC MATH - math tips and tricks.

*  FIBONACCI PUZZLES - you want sophisticated patterns for your students to study? This site's has them: image and number puzzles based on Mathematics.

*  FIGURE THIS!  - Figure This! Mathematics Challenges for Families provides interesting math challenges that middle-school students can do at home with their families.

*  FLEET KIDS   - The FleetKids program was developed as a safe and fun way for your K-6 students to learn about the responsibilities and rewards of sound financial management through interactive games and activities.

*  FLASHCARDS FOR KIDS  - this site has an interactive, online, elementary math problem solver

FRACTALS

*  FUN FRACTALS - A Fractals Unit for Elementary and Middle School Students

*  THE SPANKY FRACTAL DATABASE - A wonderful resource for fractal images, software and information

*  THE FRACTAL MICROSCOPE - an interactive tool for exploring the Mandelbrot set and other fractal patterns

*      FRANK POTTER'S SCIENCE GEMS : MATHEMATICS  - this site has a useful, annotated list of math sites arranged by topic and grade level

*      FREE LESSON PLANS  - (6-12) Free, downloadable lesson plans to use within your classroom

*  FUNBRAIN - great Math games on the Web

*  LINE JUMPER - FUNBRAIN will show you a number line. Students will click on the number line at the correct answer

*  MATH BASEBALL - Kids can learn math and have fun playing baseball at the same time.

*  FSU MATH - basic links on a variety of Math topics.

*  FUNSCHOOL - This site has great educational games and activities. There are areas for PK-3rd grade. Topics include math and reading, concentration, spot-the difference, coloring, the environment, seasons, animals, food groups, and more.

GEOMETRY

*  A GALLERY OF INTERACTIVE ON-LINE GEOMETRY visit The Geometry Center - The Geometry Center at the University of Minnesota The Geometry Center has some great multimedia exhibits about geometric structures.

*  GEOMETRY CENTER- projects, Java applications, archives, downloads, materials

*  GEOMETRY FORUM PROBLEM OF THE WEEK/PROJECT OF THE MONTH - a new problem each week.

*  GEOMETRY JUNKYARD - a number of excellent topics on geometry - neat, clean format.

*  GEOMETRY NEWSGROUP THREADS - eight geometry discussion groups, an online electronic community for all those interested in geometry

*      INTERACTIVE GEOMETRY

* GLOBAL SCHOOLNET FOUNDATION - Linking students around the world.

*  GOMATH - Challenging and stimulating puzzles and resources for high school math students. Explore the discussions, problems, and ideas on the tour bus.

*  GOOGOLPLEX - this site is about Googolplex. What is a Googolplex?

*  GREAT SITES FOR MATH TEACHERS  a wonderful list of Math web sites.

*  HARCOURT BRACE ANIMATED MATH GLOSSARY  - this site has definitions and visuals of math vocabulary for grades one through eight.

*  HIGH SCHOOL MATH   High School Hub: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, & Calculus

*  HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS ARCHIVE - Contains the biographies of more than 1000 mathematicians, as well as histories of various mathematical topics

*  HOTEL INFINITY - When turn-of-the-century mathematician George Cantor approached the subject of infinity with mathematical rigor, he encountered many paradoxes. At the Hotel Infinity, these paradoxes come to life.

*  HOUGHTON MIFFLIN EDUCATION PLACE : MATHEMATICS CENTER  – this site has links to activities, projects, and brainteasers in math

*  HOWARD'S MATHEMATICS BOOKMARKS - Honor Roll Mathematics Hotlist. Lots of good math links in all areas, general math to computing. The Math Forum- this site has many math links listed by grade level or subject matter.

*      HOW FAR IS IT? - calculates the distance between two places, you input the locations - from the U.S. Census Bureau.

*      ILLUMINATIONS – MarcoPolo site.  A site every math teacher should visit.  Lesson Plans, simulations, and much more.

*  INTERACTIVE MATH - games and puzzles, arithmetic and algebra, geometry, probability, fast reckoning, mathematics as a language, proofs in mathematics, the many ways to construct a triangle - and many teacher ideas and activities.

*      INTERACTIVE MATHEMATICS ONLINE  - this site includes clear explanations of mathematical ideas with examples

*      INTERACTIVE MATH LESSONScheck out the PowerPoint link!

MORE INTERACTIVE MATH SITES

Cut the Knot

http://www.cut-the-knot.org/Curriculum/index.shtml

 

Formula Graphing Applet

http://www.math.unl.edu/~jorr/java/html/Grapher.html

This website gives the students the opportunity to graph and compare functions on a coordinate plane.

Formula Graphing Applet

http://www.math.unl.edu/~jorr/java/html/Grapher.html

This website gives the students the opportunity to graph and compare functions on a coordinate plane.

BasketMath Interactive

http://www.scienceacademy.com/BI

Clicking on any of these questions in the Table of Contents will result in a math question and animation.

Kids and Cookies

http://teacherlink.org/content/math/interactive/flash/kidsandcookies/kidcookie.html

This game, designed for preschool and elementary students, introduces concepts of rational number and division through the simulation of sharing cookies with friends.

Mancala 2.0

http://imagiware.com/mancala

Interactive Mancala game

Making Triangles

http://standards.nctm.org/document/eexamples/chap4/4.2/index.htm

This site has interactive geoboards to help students identify simple geometric shapes.

Multiplication.com

http://www.multiplication.com/interactive/quickflash/flash/index.html

Interactive flashcards of multiplication tables 1-9

Base 10 Blocks: Exploring Whole Decimals Numbers with Blocks

http://www.arcytech.org/java/b10blocks/b10blocks.html

This is an interactive websites on how to teach base 10 place value as well as basic arithmetic operations using this online version of the base 10 blocks manipulative. Good for a whole class discussion on a whiteboard

Designing a Roller Coaster!

http://www.funderstanding.com/k12/coaster

A simulator designed for kids who want to design their own coaster or educators who want to use a cool activity to simulate the application of physics by using an exciting interactive tool!

Online Addition Worksheet

http://www.aplusmath.com/Worksheets/OnlineAddition.html

Teachers can create online worksheets to be completed by students. Choose difficulty level and number of problems to be completed. Student assessment can be printed after completion of activity.

Addition Flashcards

Http://www.aplusmath.com/Flashcards/addition.html

Practice your addition facts by typing the answer. This website provided immediate feedback for correct or wrong answers.

Online Subtraction Worksheet

http://www.aplusmath.com/Worksheets/OnlineSubtraction.html

Teachers can create online worksheets to be completed by students. Choose difficulty level and number of problems to be completed. Student assessment can be printed after completion of activity.

Online Multiplication Worksheet

http://www.aplusmath.com/Worksheets/OnlineMultiplication.html

Teachers can create online worksheets to be completed by students. Choose difficulty level and number of problems to be completed. Student assessment can be printed after completion of activity.

Subtraction Flashcards

Http://www.aplusmath.com/Flashcards/subtraction.html

Practice your subtraction facts by typing the answer. This website provides immediate feedback for correct or wrong answers.

Online Division Worksheet

http://www.aplusmath.com/Worksheets/OnlineDivision.html

Teachers can create online worksheets to be completed by students. Choose difficulty level and number of problems to be completed. Student assessment can be printed after completion of activity.

Interactive Tangrams

http://ejad.best.vwh.net/java/patterns/patterns_j.shtml

Use pattern blocks in a variety of shapes to make a pattern or picture

Kids Bank Calculators

http://www.kidsbank.com/calculators/index.asp

Three interactive calculators for students. Millionaire Calculator (how long will it take until you are a millionaire), Holiday Savings Calculator (how long will it take you to save enough money to buy holiday gifts), Car Calculator

Formula Graphing Applets
 Formula Graphing Applets

http://www.math.unl.edu/~jorr/java/html/Grapher.html

This website gives students the opportunity to graph and compare functions on a coordinate plane.

A+ Math Flashcards

http://www.aplusmath.com/Flashcards/index.html

Basic math flashcards using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, rounding numbers, and square roots. You can also design and print custom flashcards

Farm Stand

http://www.prongo.com/farm/index.html

Come on over to the farm stand to practice your multiplication and addition. Multiply the amount of apples or eggs by their price, then add them together for your total.

Presto's Mind-Melting Brain Drains

http://www.funology.com/

If you like to challenge your brain, check out all our fun Brain Drains. You'll find quizzes, brain teasers, optical illusions, and more!

A Maths Dictionary for Kids

http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com

Animated, interactive dictionary for students, which explains over 400 mathematical terms. It has definitions and activities.

Converting Scientific Notation

http://www.webmath.com/sn_convert.html

Convert to and from Scientific Notation

Tinker Ball

http://www.inventionatplay.org/playhouse_tinker.html

Select objects to create a Rube Goldberg path

Carmine's Line and Shape

http://www.sanford-artedventures.com/play/lineshape/flash3page.html

Learn about lines and then discover shapes to become a better artist.

 

*  INTERACTIVE WEB LESSONS - many web lessons

*  INTERNET MATH PROJECTS - many links to math sites.

*  INTERNET MATHEMATICS LIBRARY  - this site has man math links produced by the Math Forum

*  INTERNATIONAL STUDY GROUP ON ETHNOMATHEMATICS - What is ethnomathematics? The term was coined by Ubiratan D'Ambrosio to describe the mathematical practices of identifiable cultural groups.

*  INTERNET EDUCATIONAL WORKBOOK  this site is printable and interactive with worksheets for Grades K-6 math. 

*  INTRODUCTION TO MATH AND SPREADSHEETS   - These lessons will assume you are using the ClarisWorks(R) spreadsheet for Macintosh. Most of the examples can be done with other spreadsheet software as well.

*  INVESTIGATIONS IN NUMBER, DATA, AND SPACE - based on a K-5 program promoting an inquiry approach to Math - teachers has the opportunities to join and receive support.

*  K-12 MATHEMATICS LESSONS AND SOFTWARE DATABASE - math internet lessons and programs, you can search by lessons, contents, or software

*  K-12 SITE FOR MATHEMATICS AND MOLECULES - MathMol (Mathematics and Molecules) is designed to serve as an introductory starting point for K-12 students and teachers interested in the field of molecular modeling and its application to mathematics.

*  KIDSMATH - Math activities for elementary and intermediate students.

*  KIDS' WEB MATH - links to fractals, geometry, math history, problem solving, puzzles and number theory.

*  THE LARGEST KNOWN PRIMES - Information about prime numbers and how to find them, and a list of the largest known primes.

*      LEMONADE STAND   - A web version of the classic computer game, Lemonade Stand, with a few variations. Excellent for teaching economic units on supply and demand.

*      LESSON PLANS PAGE - Math Lesson Plans, Ideas, and Activities

*  MADRAS COLLEGE MATH DEPARTMENT - includes Amazing Number Facts, Worksheet of the Week, and Weekly Mandelbrot Image.

     *  MATHEMATICS ARCHIVES - K12 INTERNET SITES      K-12 Teaching Materials this site contains significant collections of materials which can be used in the teaching of mathematics at the K-12 level. 

*  MATH AND EDUCATION LISTSERVS - a list of math listservs

*  MATH AND SYMBOLS CLIP ART  - Clip art for math teachers

*  MATH BASEBALL - enter the answer to the problem and hit the "Swing" button, if your answer is correct you get a hit - the computer will decide if the hit is a single, double, triple, or home run based on the difficulty of the problem; if your answer is wrong, you will get an out - the game is over after three out.

*  MATH CENTRAL  - Teaching resources for mathematics teachers, a question and answer service for teachers and students, a mailing list for teachers and more.

*  MATH.COM   - this site has a handy list of links including formulas, the history of math, and online problem-solving tools, check out the reference section

*  MATHDRILL  - This site takes students through 32 levels of math computation. 

*  THE MATHS FILE GAME SHOW  - Join ancient mathematicians for online games and printable worksheets covering numbers, algebra, shapes, space and measures. 

*  MATH FORUM  - an extensive, well-done, virtual center to math education on the Internet

*  MATH FORUM: PRE-K LESSONS - a dozen approaches to developmental Math concepts for the earliest learners; can be adapted for Kindergarten and primary grades.

*  MATHEMATIC LESSONS THAT ARE FUN   - wonderful links to Math sites.

*      MATH HOMEWORK HELP - Chronology of Mathematicians, Math Dictionary, Trigonometric Identities, Algebra and Geometry, Postulates, Theorems and Corollaries - also e-mail for math homework help in pre-algebra, algebra I & II, college algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus

*      MATH TOOLS -  Tools at the Math Forum

*      MORE MATH TOOLS

*      NATIONAL LIBRARY OF VIRTUAL MANIPULATIVES  - A digital library containing Java applets and activities for K-12 mathematics.

*  MATHEMATICS IN ANCIENT GREECE - An exhibition based on documents in the Vatican Library

*  MATHCENTRAL Outstanding resource, visit the resource room.

*  MATH.COM   - this site has a handy list of links including formulas, the history of math, and online problem-solving tools, check out the reference section

*  MATHDRILL   - this site takes students through 32 levels of math computation.

*  MATH GOODIES  - Math Goodies is a free educational web site featuring interactive math lessons, homework help, worksheets, puzzles, message boards, and more!  We have over 400 pages of free math activities and resources for students, teachers, and parents.

*  MATH IN DAILY LIFE - (4-8) a great site from the Annenberg Project, about everyday Math applications.

*  MATH INSTRUCTION RESOURCES - SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATORS NET LINKS - Links to Math Instruction Resources, 7-12....

*  MATH IN THE MOVIES - uses of Math applications portrayed in major motion pictures - Terrific!

*  THE MATH FORUM  - the premiere site for mathematics on the internet.

*  MATH K-12 CURRICULUM - supported by the National Science Foundation, establishes Math standards for curriculum.

*  THE MATH LEAGUE - is dedicated to bringing challenging mathematics materials to students. The Math League specializes in math contests, books, and computer software designed to stimulate interest and confidence in mathematics for students from the 4th grade through high school.

*  MATHMAGIC - internet based problem solving projects for grades K-12.

*  THE MATHMAN  - this site will teach your students to discover pattern, visualize mathematics and learn all about math.

* MATH LESSON PLANS PAGE   - great Math lesson plans by grade level.

* MATHEMATICS LESSON PLANS - more great lesson plans.

*  MATHSTORIES.COM  - The goal of this web site is to help grade school children improve their math problem-solving and critical thinking skills. It has over 4000 math word problems for children to enjoy. .

*  MATH-SCIENCE NUCLEUS - curriculum, technology, research, implementation strategies, and technology applications.

*  MATH TEACHER LINK - (9-12+) - designed to deliver opportunities and classroom resources to teachers at the high school and lower division college levels.

*  MATHS YEAR 2000   - This is a special site from the United Kingdom set up for the International Year of Math to help get students interested in math. 

*  MCREL - LESSON PLANS AND ACTIVITIES  - Math lesson plans and activities.

*  MEGA MATH - A presentation of unusual and important mathematical ideas, aimed at elementary school level.

*  MEGA-MATHEMATIC- mirror site above, this site brings unusual and important math ides to elementary classrooms

*  MIDDLE SCHOOL PROBLEM OF THE WEEK - a new problem each week.

*  MONEYOPOLIS  - This site was developed for grades 6-8 to ensure that children have the opportunity to learn about financial planning. Links for parents and teachers too.

*      NATIONAL COUNCIL OF MATH TEACHERS -

*      THE NEW MATHWRIGHT LIBRARY - a great math resource

*NUMBER PUZZLES - many number puzzles, with solutions

*  PBS MATHLINE  Designed by teachers for teachers to support National Council Teachers of Mathematics standards-based learning and teaching, PBS Mathline involves an unparalleled year-long professional development experience.

*  PI MATHEMATICS - the Mathematics PI Home Page

*  PLANE MATH - (6-8) three different levels of problem solving activities on topics like elapsed time, capacity, measurement, budgeting money and design engineering.

*  PRACTICAL MATH - A great site to use if you are looking for ways to relate math to real-world situations.   Math word problems are arranged by level, from grade 5 to 12. 

*  MATH UNIT - POLYHEDRA - The unit presented here uses the objectives found in Unit 14 of Glencoe's Interactive Mathematics, but the activities have been designed so that students can take extra time on specific mathematical ideas. This unit works well if the class can regularly go to a computer lab with Internet access and/or if the  classroom has computers with Internet access.

*  QUIA   – a great site for tests and interactive math activities

*  S.C.O.R.E. CYBERGUIDES - Math Lesson Plans

*  SHEPPARD SOFTWARE - Their policy is that registered versions of their software is completely free to teachers and schools. For students' home use, teachers are welcome to hand out the shareware versions of their programs.

*      SIMULATIONS

*      K-12 STATISTICS EDUCATION - Here is a list of resources in statistics including lessons and useful data sets.

*  STATISTICS--POLLS - WHAT DO NUMBERS TELL US? - In an election season, it's common to hear news reports regarding poll results. What do these figures mean and where do we get them? Follow a year in a fictitious election campaign for an inside look at the mathematics behind the polls and the news you hear everyday.

*  SYMMETRY AND THE SHAPE OF SPACE - Mathematicians are relative newcomers to the symmetry game, and certainly have their own set of pre-occupations, but offer an extremely useful, beautiful, and even surprising view.

*  SYMMETRY AND PATTERN: THE ART OF ORIENTAL CARPETS - the study of symmetry offers one approach to analyzing patterns in Oriental carpets. Through symmetry analysis we may identify areas of pattern that exhibit expected repetitions, and areas that vary from that expectation .

*  TANGRAMS JUST FOR KIDS   - Print out the geometric puzzle pieces, then have your students create shapes using these pieces. 

*  THINKS.COM - puzzles, games and lots of materials to promote problem solving strategies.

*  21st CENTURY PROBLEM SOLVING - an evolving encyclopedia of solved problems in mathematics, physics and chemistry. The main focus is on pre-college algebra

*  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.

*  WELCOME TO THE MATH LEAGUE  Math Leagues, Inc. provides students with fun and educational math contests, problem books, and math educational software.

*  WORD PROBLEMS FOR KIDS- contains word problems for students and teachers for grades 5-12.

*      WORLD OF M.C. ESCHER - Along with discussions on Escher we have also included ideas and readings regarding Professor Roger Penrose and his mathematically based puzzles

*      WORKSHEETS

http://www.superkids.com/aweb/tools/math/

http://www.aplusmath.com/Worksheets/index.html

http://www.edhelper.com/math.htm

http://themathworksheetsite.com/

http://www.kidzone.ws/math/index.htm

http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/math/

http://www.mathfactcafe.com/

http://www.lizardpoint.com/math/mathsheet.html

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Last Updated: August 21, 2006