MATH INTERNET SITES valid 8/04
(When you review sites, remember the
intended audience!)
Of special note:
Misunderstood
Minds
PBS documentary excerpts related to math learning
difficulties.
National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics
Site of main professional organization linked to current
standards revision.
National
Library of Virtual Manipulatives
Exceptional! Teasurehouse of math resources intended to
develop conceptual knowledge. DON'T MISS IT!
Pennsylvania
Department of Education
Under k-12 schools, see Assessment and Testing
Pennsylvania
School Profiles
Performance information on Penna. System of School
Assessment.
General resources
A+ Math
Varied resources such as (very simple) homework helper.
Abacus
Historical info; instructions for operations.
Brain
Teasers
Houghton Mifflin/Texas Instruments contests for elementary
students.
Cartography
Relationship of math and maps.
Eisenhower
National Clearinghouse for Sci, Math
A metasource, this site reviews related sites monthly. See,
especially, the math topics list under web links. (July 99's
Base Ten Blocks Activities.)
Encouraging
Mathematical Thinking
Reflections on classroom discourse.
Everyday
Learning (SRA)
Commercial publisher of highly researched U of Chicago
program.
Exemplary
and Promising Mathematics Programs
Self-explanatory
Funbrain
SOME math, many other aspects in popular, commercial
format.
Graphing
& Technology Links
Self explanatory..
Instant
Solutions
Math as a life skill.
Mathematically
Correct
A voice of opposition to new emphases in mathematics.
Maths
Enrichment
British site for students ages 7 -18. Try LogoLand.
Math
Mastery
Comprehensive site intended for parents, students, and
teachers.
NASA Spacelink
Instructional materials and educational services
NASA K-12
Initiative
Authentic resources for math/science applications.
Nation's report
Card
National Assessment of Educational Progress data in varied
subject areas.
Napier
Bones
Historical multiplication device.
Number
and word puzzles
Mostly computational activities .
PBS
TeacherSource Math
Standards-based teaching resources
Teachers
Helping Teachers
International site for pooling expertise on teaching math
and other areas.
U.S. Census
Bureau
Site with potential for real-world use of large numbers.
Visual
Fractions
Pictorial representations for identifying and renaming
fractions.
Technical information
APA
Publication Manual Frequently Asked Questions
Probably self-explanatory, but more focused on
irregularities than on formatting itself.
Educator's Reference
Desk
Syracuse University Library reference tools. (formerly
ERIC)
English Usage
Guide
Self-explanatory.
Seven
Steps for Better Internet Searching
A real time saver!
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