Math+Resources

=Chinquapin Mathematics Internet Resources=

Math Bits
__URL__: http://mathbits.com/caching/mathcachedirectionsopen.html

__Description__: A math caching game; work problems and the answer forms the URL for the next problem. Has problems grouped by: Basic Math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, and Trig.

__Comments__: The Alg 1 material is from the entire course, so we would have to wait until the end of the year before using this successfully in Alg 1 class. But Alg 1can use Basic Math anytime. Likewise, each course should be able to use any of the puzzles from prerequisite courses.

Cut The Knot
__URL__: http://www.cut-the-knot.org/Curriculum/index.shtml

__Description__: A lot of interactive math activities and puzzles. Topics include memory games, arithmetic, logic, probability, geometry, and calculus.

__Comments__: This has a lot of activities - far too many to explore in one or two class periods. The site uses JAVA applets to help students visualize math problems.

Mathematics Benchmarks
__URL__: http://www.utdanacenter.org/k12mathbenchmarks/index.php

__Description__: The link is the index page. There's interesting (depending on your interest, that is) information about math education at this site. To get to the sample problems click on "Secondary Assessments and Tasks." Problems may be downloaded as document files, suitable for printing. Answers are included at the bottom of each sample problem. Might have trouble editing out answers, but you can always do it the old-fashioned way: at the copier. These problems are good benchmarks to gauge student understanding. These can be used for SAT prep, homework, diversions, extra credit, etc. Topics include all secondary courses: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trig, and Stats. No Calculus.

__Comments__: Since the problems are search-able, you might want to change some of the names in the problems. Students can Google catch-phrases and possibly find the answers.

Algebra Help
__URL__: http://algebrahelp.com/

__Description__: Lots of worksheets in lots of math topics. Includes lessons, so students can read about what to do. The site also has "Calculators," which can solve problems for students.

__Comments__: Lessons provide an alternative explanation to text books and teachers. Not sure how well the "Calculators" work. I wonder if students already know about this?

Math Tools
__URL__: http://mathforum.org/mathtools/index.html

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HotMath Cockroach Game
__URL__: http://hotmath.com/hotmath_help/games/kp/kp_hotmath_sound.swf

__Description__: Kill cockroaches by inputting the correct equation of a line. Students need to understand slope calculation and concept of y-intercept.

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Line Graphing Practice
__URL__: http://funbasedlearning.com/

__Description__: Recognize (//x//, //y//) points with the Graph Mole (Whack-a-Mole) game. gather as many jewels with the "Line Gem" game.

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Balancing Equations
__URL__: http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/category_g_3_t_2.html

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Math Forum Tools
URL: http://mathforum.org/mathtools/cell/a,ALL,tool,h/

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CRCTLessons.com
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__Description__: This site includes both tutorials and games. Click on the "Math Games" button to go to the online games.

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KenKen
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__Description__: Choose level of play. Players have to fill in a number grid according to rules. Similar to Sudoku, but rules are different.

__Comments__: Fun time-kill but educational too.

Probability Games
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__Description__: Good for 8th grade probability study of coins and dice as used in Saxon. Able to see probabilities of current session, as you flip coins or roll dice, and historical stats, i.e., everyone who has used this online resource -- ever.

__Comments__: Good to show that predicted results require a large sample size.

Measuring Practice 1
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__Description__: Virtual ruler game. Easy, Medium, and Hard levels for metric (cm). English (inches) includes Super Brain level, which requires 1/16" accuracy.

__Comments__: Use with "Ruler of Your Kingdom" worksheet.

Measuring Practice 2
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__Description__: Virtual ruler game. Keep playing until you get 3 strikes (mistakes). Can choose level of accuracy from 1/2" to 1/16".

__Comments__: Use with "Ruler of Your Kingdom" worksheet.

eMathematics.net
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__Description__: Practice on Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Graphs & Functions, Trig, Coordinate Geometry, Combinatorics

__Comments__: Looks like it has a good percentage practice. Not really a game - just online practice. Some more advanced work here, so Alg 2 and Adv Math can use this too. Looks like they have a way to track progress (requires login).

Hooda Math
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__Description__: Has arithmetic, geometry, and logic games, student-made movies, and tutorials.

__Comments__: games are probably too simple. Logic games (e.g., Red Star) are suitable for physics/mechanics.

Color Chips Integer Addition
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__Description__: Drag red and black color chips to a plate to solve 2-number integer addition problems.

__Comments__: I've only seen 2 numbers combined, so probably good for 7th grade.

**IPlayMathGames**
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__Comments__: Just went free 9/09.

AAA Math
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__Description__: Subtracting Two Integers (this link), but there are also other topics there too. K-8 grades supported. Some decent percentage practice too.

__Comments__: Allows user to choose method of scoring (# correct in 1 min, add more time if answer correct, how fast can you get 20 correct). So time pressure available.

SAT Practice 1
__URL__: @http://www.majortests.com/sat/math-skills.php

__Description__: SAT practice problems. Have to enter the answers on the web page (not just print worksheet). Has problems solving and "grid-ins," which are student-generated problems. Groups of problems timed to 20 or 25 minutes.

__Comments__: Has groups of problems with time limits, so good for classroom activity.

SAT Practice 2
__URL__: http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/Geom/quiza.html

__Description__: 10 SAT-level questions. Clock displayed at top. Supposed to complete in 10 minutes.

__Comments__: Not much here; just a single set of 10 problems.