math

http://www.paec.org/fdlrstech/math.html is the original site for many of the following mathematics resources and the category format.

Look at your state math standards and high stakes practice tests to see what skills your students need to target. These programs provide instructional support by building math fluency and helping students visualize mathematical processes.
 * Interventions/Instructional Support**
 * 1) Cuisenaire Rods - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuisenaire_rods . concrete manipulatives
 * Ideas for cusienaire rods
 * 1) [|http://assoc.orange.fr/une.education.pour.demain/articlesrrr/>>> sw/begsw.htm]
 * 2) http://teachertech.rice.edu/Participants/silha/Lessons/cuisen2.html
 * 3) [|http://www.iit.edu/~smile/ma8616.html]
 * 4) Fripple Cookies - (Win . Mac9) - [|http://www.riverdeep.com] . pattern sequencing game
 * 5) Aunty Math - http://www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org/aunty/index.html. Grades K-5. Math challenges for students and offers modifications and extensions in each challenge.
 * 6) Room 108 Math (Games) - [|http://www.netrover.com/~kingskid/Math/math.htm]. Grades 1-3 - Activities for telling time, money, addition, subtraction, and more.
 * 7) Math-About-Me - http://www.mrsmcgowan.com/math/mathaboutme.htm. Grades 1-2 An example of a class that used data to tell about themselves and learn about math in daily life.
 * 8) National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) - http://www.nctm.org. Resources range from lesson plans, activities, journals, articles to websites, strategies, and standards for math teachers of any grade level.
 * 9) Enchanted Learning Math - http://www.enchantedlearning.com/math/ . early learning math activities
 * 10) edHelper - http://www.edhelper.com/ . collection of printable learning activities
 * 11) Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education (ENC) - http://www.enc.org. Grades K-12 - Find lessons, sites, information and much more.
 * 12) Figure This! Math Challenges for Families - http://www.figurethis.org. Grades 2-6 - This site contains activities that children and parents can do at home as well as materials for teachers to use.
 * 13) Interactive Mathematics Activities - http://www.cut-the-knot.org/Curriculum/index.shtml. Grades 4-12. This site has numerous interactive activities to choose from.
 * 14) Teach R Kids Math - http://www.teachrkids.com. Grades K-3. Activities from telling time to patterns to counting money.
 * 15) Quiz Center - http://school.discoveryeducation.com/quizcenter/quizcenter.html. Grades 2-12. A powerful tool you can use to create, administer, and grade quizzes online. You'll be able to make online quizzes that provide instant feedback to you and your students.
 * 16) Quiz Star - http://quiz.4teachers.org. Grades 2-12. Create a custom quiz that others can take online.
 * 17) Math Fact Cafe - http://www.mathfactcafe.com. Grades 1-3. Create worksheets as well as choose from pre-made worksheets. You will also find flash cards here.
 * 18) Math Mastery - http://www.mathmastery.com. Grades 3-5. Find daily activities geared toward mastery of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts.
 * 19) Math Worksheet Generator - http://www.lizardpoint.com/math/mathsheet.html. Grades 3-6. Online math practice sheets as well s printable math sheets.
 * 20) Web Math - http://www.webmath.com. Grades K-12. This site is composed of many math "fill-in-forms" into which you can type the math problem you're working on. Linked to these forms is a powerful set of math-solvers that can instantly analyze your problems, and when possible, provide you with a step-by-step solution, instantly!
 * 21) Mrs. Glosser's Lessons - http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons. Grades 5-8. Interactive math lessons.
 * 22) Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. - http://standards.nctm.org. Find out about building connections between class-time learning and the outside world along with examples of applying principles and standards.
 * 23) Measurement - http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/webunits/measurement. Grades 4-6. Activities on length, mass, temperature, time and volume.
 * 24) The Mint - http://themint.org. grades 6-12. This site is designed to help students with managing money and teacher plans are provided
 * 25) Marco Polo - http://www.marcopolo-education.org. Do a search and find various lessons for all grade levels in the area of mathematics
 * 26) Funbrain - http://www.funbrain.com/numbers.html. Grades 2-6. Games that kids can use dealing with math.
 * 27) Mathsigner - http://www2.tech.purdue.edu/cgt/I3/ . a K3 math program with sign language support that uses avatars to demonstrate how to sign various math activities . an online version is available for preview
 * 28) Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators: Mathematics - http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/math.html. She has put together a great group of math sites for educators
 * 29) That Quiz - http://www.thatquiz.org/ . free online math quizes on integers, fractions, math concepts, and geometry
 * 30) I Know That - http://www.iknowthat.com/com. Grades K-5. Various math games for students to play. You must have cookie reception enabled.
 * 31) FASTT Math . [|http://www.tomsnyder.com] . software that targets the development of fluency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
 * 32) Go Solve . [|http://www.tomsnyder.com] . uses graphic organizers to help students plan for solving word problems in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
 * 33) Math Forum - http://mathforum.org. Grades K-12 Check out the student center as well as the teachers' place for plenty of activities and lessons.
 * 34) InspireData (Win . Mac) . [|http://www.inspiration.com] . applies proven strategies of visual learning to data literacy; supporting strong critical thinking
 * 35) A+ Math - http://www.aplusmath.com. Grades 1-6. Online flashcards, math word find, game room and homework helper.
 * 36) AAA Math - http://www.aaamath.com . Grades K-8. Learn, practice, play and explore a variety of math topics.
 * 37) American Mathematical Society (AMS). http://www.ams.org. Find articles, conferences to attend ideas, and information dealing with math.
 * 38) Annenberg's Teacher's Lab - http://www.learner.org/teacherslab/math/patterns/index.html Grades K-6. Explore patterns in Mathematics.
 * 39) edHelper - http://www.edhelper.com. Grades 1-12. This site has worksheets for all different subjects. There are some that are free. A small fee of $19.99 a year is charged for access to all the worksheets.
 * 40) Data Analysis and Probability - http://www.mste.uiuc.edu/stat/stat.html. Grades 9-12. Lessons and useful data sets are found here.
 * 41) Calculus Help - http://www.calculus-help.com. Grades 9-12. Find tutorials, activities, problem of the week, and more.

Virtual manipulatives are great tools for students who need to use a computer for writing and drawing. It provides basic tools like rulers as well as math manipulatives to support comprehension. > http://www.desktopruler.com/products-dr.htm. (Win) > http://www.svet-soft.com/ruler.shtml > http://www.spadixbd.com/freetools/. (Win Free . Win Pro) > http://www.downloadjunction.com/product/store/15482/index.html. (Win) These programs give students a way to perform math calculations on the computer as well as provide "math labs" that students can work in. Completing homework can be a big challenge for students with disabilities; both from the time involved as well as working through the cognitive processes. These tools can help with basic math through algebra and calculus.
 * Virtual Manipulatives**
 * 1) Virtual Cuisenaire Rods . http://www.arcytech.org/java/integers/integers.html
 * 2) Unfolding Polyhedra - [|http://www.cs.mcgill.ca/~sqrt/unfold/unfolding.html]. Grades 8-12. Site shows 3D views of the folding and unfolding of a polyhedra, polyominoes, and pentominoes.
 * 3) Virtual Manipulative: Platonic Solids - http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_128_g_4_t_3.html. Grades 9-12. Virtual manipulatives fo platonic solids.
 * 4) Visual Fractions - http://www.visualfractions.com. Grades 4-7. Find activities relating to fractions.
 * 5) National Library of Virtual Manipulatives for Interactive Mathematics - http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html. Grades K-12. Library of interactive activities using virtual manipulatives
 * 6) Surface Area and Volume - http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/SurfaceAreaAndVolume. Grades 3-8. Contains numerous activities that explaore math concepts and done with java applets.
 * 7) Create a Graph - http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph. Grades 3-12. This site provides the online graph and you provide the information/data to create the graph.
 * 8) bright clique . [|http://www.indivisuallearning.com] . a flexible set of digital tools for demonstrating key mathematical concepts on computers, projectors, or interactive whiteboards
 * 9) Virtual rulers.
 * 1) Educational Java Programs - http://www.arcytech.org/java/java.shtml. Grades 1-12. This site includes math manipulatives programs for counting money, reading and setting clock, pattern block, fractals, value of Pi, and more.
 * 2) Classroom Suite (IntelliMathics) . [|http://www.intellitools.com] . includes animation, manipulatives, text to speech, and multimedia to demonstrate basic math concepts.
 * 3) Geoboard (Win . Mac9) - [|http://www.riverdeep.com] . electronic geoboard with area and perimeter tools
 * Geoboard Activities
 * 1) Ages 3-5 . [|Mouse] . [|Duck Duck]
 * 2) Ages 5-8 . [|Tree] . [|Numbers]
 * 3) Ages 8-12 . [|City] . [|Secret Ages]
 * 4) Ages 12-14 . [|Perimeters] . [|Question] . [|Riddle] and the [|Answer]
 * 5) Visual Fractions . http://www.visualfractions.com/ . includes online tools for learning fractions, PowerPoints to help teach fractions, downloadable worksheets, and downloadable software for creating circle fractions
 * 6) Illuminations . http://illuminations.nctm.org/ . a collection of online, standard-based virtual manipulatives and lessons, to make math come alive in the classroom and at home
 * 7) BlockCad - [|http://web.telia.com/~u16122508/proglego.htm] . a free Win virtual Lego land
 * 8) Lego Factory . http://factory.lego.com/ . free online virtual Lego land
 * 9) NLVM . http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html . collection of online manipulatives and visualizations for all grade levels
 * 10) SmartBoard Software - [|http://www2.smarttech.com/st/en-> US/Support/Downloads/SBS/Windows/SBSv97Win.htm] . includes a collection of virtual math tools. Students can run the software on their own computers to practice mathematical concepts
 * Simulations/Visualizations**
 * 1) MathPad & MathPad Plus . [|http://www.intellitools.com] . simulated “paper and pencil” basic arithmetic software for students who need to use a computer to write with
 * 2) Virtual Pencil . http://www.hentermath.com/ . simulated “paper and pencil” arithmetic and algebra software for students who need to use a computer to write.
 * 3) Playing the Primes - [|http://primes.utm.edu/~caldwell/midi/primes.cgi]. Grades 2-6. This site turns sequences of prime numbers into music. Enter a base number, choose an instrument, and listen.
 * 4) Plane Math - http://www.planemath.com. Grades 4-6. Students can learn about the mathematics required to fly planes and do it interactively. (Shockwave is needed to run the activities which is a free download at http://www.macromedia.com)
 * 5) World Climate - http://www.worldclimate.com. Grades 6-12. A site to gather data from your own town or any other one dealing with climate.
 * 6) Equation Editor Tutorials - http://ist.uwaterloo.ca/ec/equations/equation.html . equation editor is a part of Microsoft Office and enables students to use a computer to enter math equations. to view Vista tutorials go to the [|Microsoft Office WORD Team's Blog]
 * 7) MathType - http://www.adeptscience.co.uk/products/mathsim/mathtype/ . comprehensive professional version of Equation Editor. 30 day trial version available for Win and Mac9.X
 * 8) Broken Calculator . http://seeingmath.concord.org/broken_calculator . online simulation of a broken calculator. students must think through how to solve problems using the keys available
 * 9) Explore Learning . [|http://www.explorelearning.com] . extensive online set of mathematic simulations and visualizations
 * 10) SELECT Math . http://boston.k12.ma.us/teach/technology/select/index.html . aligns virtual manipulatives and visualizations with standards
 * 11) GeoGebra - http://www.geogebra.org/cms/ . free software for Win . MacX of geometry, algebra, and calculus simulations and manipulatives
 * 12) Algebrus - http://www.astrise.com/software/algebrus . a comprehensive visualization tool for higher mathematics. the trial version has some features disabled
 * 13) Scholastic's Math Hunts - http://teacher.scholastic.com/mathhunt/index.asp. Grades 3-6. Various math hunts require students to use math skills. Students will travel to various Internet sites to solve math problems.
 * 14) Scholastic's Math Mavin's Mysteries - http://teacher.scholastic.com/maven. Grades 3-6 Each mystery focuses on a particular area of math reasoning and computation and requires students to use creative thinking and sharp math skills to help her find the solution.
 * 15) Scholastic's Maz's Math Adventures - http://teacher.scholastic.com/max/index.htm. Grades K-2. This is a math and language arts game created specifically for students in grades K-2. Each adventure focuses on one math skill integral to the K-2 math curriculum.
 * 16) Eduscapes . http://eduscapes.com/sessions/smartboard . includes links to a variety of simulations and visualizations
 * 17) Hot Shot Business - http://disney.go.com/dxd/index.html?channel=108602#/disneygroup/hotshotbusiness. Grades 4-6. Simulation game that allows you to set up your own business.
 * 18) 42explore's The Topic: Buying a Car - http://www.42explore.com/buyingacar.htm . Grades 6-12 - Look for web quests that involve the process of buying a car
 * 19) 42explore's The Topic: Number Systems - http://www.42explore.com/number.htm . Grades 4-12 - Learn more about different number systems as well as links to other math sites, math web quests, and much more.
 * Homework Helpers**
 * 1) Animated Math Dictionary . http://www.harcourtschool.com/glossary/math2/index_temp.html . provides basic definitions of math terms, along with text to speech so students can hear the definitions and visualizations
 * 2) Ask Dr. Math - http://mathforum.org/dr.math. K-12 and Higher Ed. Answers questions about math and supplies formulas, etc.
 * 3) A Math Dictionary for Kids .[| http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/maths/dictionary.html] . extensive math dictionary and highly interactive
 * 4) Harcourt math Glossary - http://www.harcourtschool.com/glossary/math_advantage/index.html. Grades 1-8. Offers a math glossary.
 * 5) WebMath . [|www.webmath.com] . online tool that helps students solve math problems, showing step by step solutions. general math through calculus
 * 6) GraphTablet (Win) - http://www.graphtablet.com/graphtablet.html . a free program for creating custom graph paper
 * 7) Calculator Collection (Win . Mac9) - [|http://www.riverdeep.com]. basic set of calculators that includes a fraction calculator
 * 8) Big Calculator (Win) - http://www.sensorysoftware.com/bigcalculator.html . a free basic calculator that can be adjusted for really big buttons
 * 9) MetaCalc (Online) - http://www.metacalc.com/ . free online basic calculator with size options
 * 10) KoalaCalc (MacOSX) - http://www.macropodsoftware.com/koalacalc/index.html . a free simple and scientific mode calculator
 * 11) Calc Thingy (MacOSX) - http://liquidbinary.com/software/ . a simple interface but fairly powerful calculator
 * 12) MoffSoft FreeCalc (Win) - http://www.moffsoft.com/freecalc.htm . a great basic calculator with adjustable size and color schemes, and a simulated paper tape display
 * 13) AlgeKalk [|(]MacOSX[|)] - http://goldfishsoft.com/algekalk.html . simple utility that factors numbers, give square root, converts decimals, and more
 * 14) FrakKalk [|(]MacOSX[|)] - http://goldfishsoft.com/frakkalk.html . simple utility for adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions
 * 15) GoMath . http://www.gomath.com/ . online tool that helps students solve math problems. includes algebra and geometry calculators
 * 16) Hot Math . http://hotmath.com/ . provides online help and guidance for math problems in most text books
 * 17) Conversion Tools – [|http://www.convertit.com] . basic online collection of conversion tools
 * 18) Arty Space Calculator (Win . Mac9) . a conversion calculator
 * 19) Math Tips for Students with Visual Impairments . http://www.tsbvi.edu/math/ . ideas and recommendations for helping students with visual impairments learn math concepts
 * 20) Algebra Solver . http://www.algebrasolver.com/index.shtml . an interactive, algebraic problem solver and graphing tool
 * 21) Microsoft Math (Win) . http://www.microsoft.com/math/default.mspx . all-in-one math homework solution. solve equations, graph functions, use a fully-functional graphing calculator, solve triangles, and convert standard units
 * 22) WebGraphing - http://www.webgraphing.com/ . online equation-graphing environment, from simple to advanced calculations
 * 23) Equation Wizard (Win) . http://www.equationwizard.com/ . algebraic equation solver software. trial version good for 30 equations
 * 24) Cosmeo . http://www.cosmeo.com/math/ . a fee-based, homework video-tutor for many national textbooks
 * 25) Translating Word Problems . http://www.purplemath.com/modules/translat.htm . keywords to help with word problem translation
 * 26) [|Escher Fun] - an activity guide on creating tessellations