Math
- Simpsons Math
Will The Simpsons TV show engage your students? The site offers examples of Simpson clips that can be used as a springboard for discussions or instruction of math functions. The "Guide to Mathematics and Mathematics on the Simpsons" link includes episodes from each season. Another link, "Girls just want to have Sums," has several math and cognition articles worth reading, and a text transcript of a presentation providing a class example of engaging students using the Simpsons.Of greater use is the link to "Classroom Activity Sheets" that provides engaging ideas for using Simpsons’ scenarios to solve problems in class. Note: These are open ended and require considerable critical thinking. Examples include: "Are the Simpsons 2D or 3D?", "2D universes," "Pi," "Blackboard Equations," and "The Simpsons Lottery." At the top of the Activity Sheet page is a link for "suggestions" for successfully implementing these activities
http://www.mathsci.appstate.edu/~sjg/simpsonsmath/
- Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center
The goal of this nonprofit site is to help high school students meet the New York State Regents requirements in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. This project is supported by a federally-funded Title III Technology Literacy Challenge Grant and the Learning Technology Grant. Practice questions are available for all Regents exams.
http://regentsprep.org/
- Around the
World in 80 Seconds
This math/ geography practice activity challenges students to answer several math questions in 80-seconds. Each correct answer flies Maggie and her plane to a new destination in the world. Students can choose a difficulty level of easy or hard. They can also choose to play the game using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, or a mix of all four.
http://www.missmaggie.org/scholastic/roundtheworld_eng_launcher.html
- mathmistakes.info
Use Math Mistakes to uncover the most common math errors and perhaps learn a little more math as well. This site has "Real Mistakes from Real Student Work” and “Math Facts Students Should Know." Browse "Common Algebra Mistakes," "Common Trigonometry Mistakes," and "Common Calculus Mistakes" by using the drop down menus along the top or through the brightly colored buttons. Each area is also broken down into smaller subject areas such as "Pre-algebra" and "Radical Expressions" with several examples given for each. Each example provides the problem and the example mistake that is made. Rolling your mouse over the problem provides a clue to the error, while rolling over the correction area provides the right answer. There are also explanations of the errors and how to avoid them. Choosing the drop down on the example page allows the student to view as a plain web page or as a pdf file. Other links include "Algebra facts," "Trigonometry facts," and "Calculus facts" which contain flash cards and learning center activities.
http://mathmistakes.info
- Save the Apples
This math practice game is sure to excite your students. The challenge is to help a monkey swing on a vine across the water (and keep the apples from the crocodile). The best aspect of this game, is that you can choose addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. You can also choose the difficulty level (easy, medium, or hard) to differentiate student practice levels.
http://www.playkidsgames.com/games/apples/savetheApples.htm
- Count the Money
This interactive game challenges students to count change and do mental math. There is a piggy bank and coins presented to the students. They are given the total amount and are challenged to add up the money correctly to equal the total amount. This timed activity is simple to use and quick.
http://www.mathplayground.com/Count_The_Money.html
- Algebasics
This very complete site provides audio tutorials with visual cues as the voice explains the steps. The topics span across a comprehensive Algebra curriculum, from basic order of operations and absolute value to quadratics. If your students can turn on the audio, they can see a narrated walk-through of almost any problem type they select from menus of examples. This site would be great as a homework helper on your classroom web page!
http://www.algebasics.com/home.html
- Hole In
One
Students can apply their knowledge of squares and their roots to make your way through this interactive golf game. Players must estimate a value for "x." Each time a response is entered, a stroke is played. At the end of nine holes, a scorecard is presented. Both amateur and professional courses available.
http://uk.knowledgebox.com/index.phtml?d=23364
- Math 24
If you're looking for ways to help students improve mental mathematics, problem solving skills, tap into this on-line interactive game that is as educational as it is fun to play! Students can choose from three levels of difficulty. Can be used as an independent enrichment activity in the classroom. Recommended for grades 6th through 12th.
http://www.surfnetkids.com/games/math-24.htm
- AAA Math
This site offers a collection of interactive drill and practice exercises listed by grade level and topic area. The interactive features are attractive, though the drills simply give users the correct answer if they enter the wrong answer. For those who need the practice, these exercises could be useful.
http://www.aaamath.com/index.html
