Math

=Math=

General Resources
This page contains links to math resources that you can use to help review and study.
 * [|The BCAS Applets] Barnstable Public Schools collected a variety of mini math applications called applets. These applets were linked to the state standards. This list supports the math standards K-4 but many of the 4th grade standards are relevant to grades 7-8. An excellent place to look for review and reteaching activities.
 * [|BBC School] this particular site was created by the British Broadcasting company to help British students prepare for there national exams, these are similar to our MCAS. For the Math specific link please [|click here].
 * [|Virtual Manipulative] The University of Utah created this resource. There are many varied activities please use the search feature to find what you need to review.
 * [|8th Grade Math Activities] The Florida Department of Education prepared these activities ( with teacher and student materials) in order to help prepare students for their state tests.

Problem Solving

 * [|Algebra Help] Problem Solving Strategies
 * [|4 step plan] to problem solving created by Albright Middle School
 * [|Solving Math Word Problems] from [|Study Guides and Strategies]

Basic Operations
Fourth Grade Topics @http://www.aaastudy.com/grade4.htm Fifth Grade Topics @http://www.aaastudy.com/grade5.htm Sixth Grade Topics @http://www.aaastudy.com/grade6.htm Seventh Grade Topics @http://www.aaastudy.com/grade7.htm Eighth Grade Topics @http://www.aaastudy.com/grade8.htm

Decimals
[|Estimate]Estimate to which decimal the arrow is pointing on the number line. The game has the words "Evaluation version" across the screen, but is still playable. [|Mathematical Interactivities] has several games related to fractions and decimals in their **Number** section, including: [|Smaller and smaller maze] Practice ordering decimal numbers and find your way through the maze. [|Decimal and square root gizmos from Explorelearning.com] Interactive "Gizmos" illustrating comparing and ordering decimals, multiplying with decimals, sums and differences with decimals, solving equations with decimals, and exploring square roots. Exploration guide and assessment questions included. By subscription, but has Free 30 day trial account. //Excellent resource.// [|Decimal and whole number jeopardy]Review place value and comparing and rounding numbers. Also, practice number patterns. [|Comparing fractions, decimals, and percentages]Has factsheets, a nice matching pairs game, online quiz, and printable worksheets. [|Fraction Decimal Conversion]Practice fractions vs. decimal numbers with a matching game, concentration, or flash cards.
 * [|Decimal Challenge] - Guess the decimal number between 0 and 10. Each time feedback tells whether your guess was too high or too low.
 * [|Sock] - Push the green blocks into the holes to make the target number.

Fractions
@http://www.rainforestmaths.com/ [|Comparing fractions, decimals, and percentages]Has factsheets, a nice matching pairs game, online quiz, and printable worksheets. [|Fraction Decimal Conversion] Practice fractions vs. decimal numbers online with a matching game, concentration, or flash cards. [|Online Fraction Calculator] Add, subtract, multiply or divide fractions and mixed numbers. [|Fraction/Decimal Worksheets] Change fractions to decimal numbers or decimal numbers to fractions. [|Fractions vs. Decimals Calculator] An online tutorial with interactive calculators about fractions as recurring or terminating decimals. [|Fractioncity] Make "fraction streets" and help kids with comparing fractions, equivalent fractions, addition of fractions of like and unlike denominators while they drive toy cars on the streets. This is not an online activity but instructions of how to do it at home or at school.

Algebra
[|Algebra Help] a complete online text book - covers almost everything from basic operations, fractions, decimals to complex problems [|Number Patterns & Sequences]- online game [|Functions]- online game [|Equivalence]- online game

Geometry
[|National Library of Virtual Manipulatives for Interactive Mathematics: Geometry]Collection of interactive geometry activities: Congruent triangles, fractals, geoboard activities, Golden rectangle, Ladybug leaf, Ladybug mazes, platonic solids, tangrams, tessellations, transformations and more. [|Geometric Constructions illustrated with interactive Java applets] Drag various points in the sketch to explore additional cases. Also gives complete directions for using The Geometer's Sketchpad® software to construct the basic geometry constructions. [|Geometry gizmos at Explorelearning.com] "Gizmos" are interactive virtual 'gadgets' that let you explore the mathematical concept. Exploration guides included. By subscription; has free trial. Excellent! [|Triangle explorer]Practice finding the area of triangles. NICE! [|Interior angles] Nice lesson and explanation about interior angles of polygons. [|Angles] Practice obtuse/right/acute angles, and vertical/corresponding/alternate interior or exterior angle concepts [|Length, perimeter, area and volume of similar figures] Use this interactive figure to explore how the scale factor affects the size and the area of similar figures. The discussion provided helps the teacher, but a specific lesson plan would be more helpful.

Coordinate Plane and Graphing Linear Equations
[|Numbered Graph Paper] [|General coordinates game] Either type in the coordinates of a shown point or give coordinates and applet will plot the point. [|Graph Mole] A fun game about plotting points in coordinate plane. Plot points before the mole eats the vegetables.

Measuring
[|A Dictionary of Units of measurement]Explains the common measuring systems and has lots of background info of their history. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/4_11/site/numeracy.shtml [|Measures]A flash movie of basics of measuring time, weight, and capacity (in metric units). Has some interactive questions and a test. [|Measurements] Online lessons with interactive exercises on metric prefixes, symbols, number values, metric mass, length, volume, US length and volume, and temperature conversions. [|Reading a tape measure]Creates a printable worksheet for measuring in inches. [|Math-Kitecture.com] Architecture and math resources. Students learn estimation, measuring skills, proportion, and ratios by hand-drafting a floor plan of their classroom to scale.

Integers & Number theory
[|Adding Real Numbers - Explorelearning.com] Interactive "Gizmo" illustrating addition of integers on a number line. Comes with exploration guide and assessment questions. By subscription, but has Free 30 day trial account. [|Color Chips Addition] The user drags positive/negative chips to the working area, then combines them in pairs to see the sum. [|MathCar Racing] Outdrive Funbrain's math car by getting the highest score and practice integer operations. [|Choose operation game] Choose the range to include negative numbers in this fun game to get practice in how to add/subtract/multiply/divide integers. [|Color Chips Subtraction] Drag positive/negative chips and zero pairs into working area as instructed, then subtract. [|Integers: Operations with Signed Numbers] Clear and cute presentations of the rules for integer operations, including The Party in the Mathland for determining the sign of multiplication/division result. Has a link to practice exercises with instant feedback. [|Space Coupe to the Rescue] By choosing a positive or negative number, the player controls the vertical position of a spaceship. If the spaceship reaches the same vertical position as a virus pod, the pod is destroyed. [|Flashcards with Negative Numbers] Interactive flashcards at AplusMath.com. [|How to teach integers] An article for the teacher about how to teach integer operations. Includes [|Add and Subtract Integers] and [|Multiply & Divide Integers] fact sheets (PDF).

Patterns and Sequences
[|Number Sequencing Game]

Percentages
[|Penguin Waiter] Simple game where you calculate the correct tip to leave the penguin waiter. [|Virtual Manipulative: Percentages] Interactive tool where you fill in any two of the three 'boxes' (whole, part, and percent) and it will calculate the missing part and show the result visually in two ways. [|Using the Proportion Method to Solve Percent Problems] Clear illustration of the proportion method, how to solve it, and online practice exercises. [|Money Math] Crystal clear tutorial on interest.

Ratios and Proportions
All About Ratios: Try these creative, online exercises for teaching or reinforcing your skills and ratios. A quiz follows the exercises. http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/proportions/

Real Life Applications
[|Cash Register Game] this game challenges you to make change for a purchase. If you get the answer correct you get to add that $ into you piggy bank.

Math Tips & Tricks
@http://mathforum.org/k12/mathtips/index.html

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