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Virtual manipulatives and games to explore and interact with math concepts
Updated on Mar 24, 12
Created on Mar 04, 10
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Virtual Manipulatives
Customizable graphing calculator with sample demos. Show and hide labels, grid lines, and x-y axes. Zoom in and out. Center at (0,0). Equalize x & y scales.
Over 100 interactive activities from Shodor.org to explore mathematics. Areas for Learners: Activities, Dictionary, and Tools. Areas for Instructors: Lessons, Discussions, and Standards.
Manipulatives include Fraction Bars, Equivalent Fractions, Percent Relationships, Function Machine, Circle Graphs, Math Bars, Spinners and Probability, Pattern Blocks, Geometry Board, Measuring Angles, Prime Factorization, & Area and Perimeter.
NCTM E-Examples: Many activities grouped by grades PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Each activity has an explanation of the math standard, manipulative instructions, problem-based lesson plan, and extended activities.
Mathematics Lessons that are Fun: Pattern Blocks by Cynthia Lanius (Rice University): This site has pattern block questions to answer. Pages include No Matter What Shape, Fun Fractions, Drawing Fun Fractions, and Designer Fractions. You'll also find Teacher Notes.
Games, Puzzles, and Other Interactices
Research-based and standards-aligned free educational math (and language arts) games. Includes multi-player and single-player games.
Links to 1100+ interactives grouped by math strand/course. Strands include Memory and Matching, Arithmetic, Algebra, Logic, Fractals, Probability, Visual Illusions, Calculus, Math Magic, Geometric Fallacies, Social Science, Elementary Geometry, Geometry, and more.
Games and puzzles collected from around the world presented with permission from the producers and programmers.
Lure of the Labyrinth is a product of the Learning Games to Go (LG2G) project, funded by a Star Schools grant from the U.S. Department of Education, spearheaded by Maryland Public Television (MPT). Practice algebra concepts in a video game format - free (registration required). Play as a game or practice particular skills. Teachers can register their students and track time playing.
From Math Playground, Math Apprentice focuses on math in the real world. Activities appropriate for middle school take students through the math behind Artwork (Doodles), Video Game Programming (Game Pro), Bicycle Design (Wheelworks), running a restaurant (Sweet Treat Cafe), robotics (Space Logic), builders and contractors (Builders, Inc.), roller coaster design (Adventure Rides), and computer animation (Adventure Rides).
Play with numbers and give your brain a workout. Sections include Math Games, Word Problems, Logic Puzzles, and Math Videos. Many activities appropriate for middle school math.
Subscription service. Math questions in more than 1,000 topics. Select a grade level from Pre-K through 6th grade. One of the most popular sites around for Math that allows for student tracking with detailed reporting. Also, with the ability to track student "trouble" areas a teacher can adjust their teaching (differentiation) to help meet the needs of their students.
Many multiplication games. Each game is free and designed to help students learn the times tables. Don't miss my favorite: Diaper Derby.
From Wells Fargo.. Become a Copy Editor, Accountant, Detective, or Archaeologist. Do your job, pay your bills, enjoy some recreational fun, and manage your budget as you save for a big screen TV or other item. Each job is related to different skills. The Copy Editor's job is about grammar. The Accountant's job is about math, etc.
Free mathematics software for learning and teaching. Interactive graphics, algebra, and spreadsheet. Elementary to university levels.
Phase One of Three. Put the numbers in the circles according to the rules of each phase. Complete all levels and receive the password to unlock Phase Two. Continue to unlock Phase Three. Must win the password to move on to each phase.
From Scholastic - Collection of maths study guides, quizzes, games and activities for every area of the math curriculum.
Learn how to use an ATM banking terminal with this interactive tool.
Flash based interactive and animated math dictionary. Explanations are clear and easy to understand.
26 items | 25 visits
Virtual manipulatives and games to explore and interact with math concepts
Updated on Mar 24, 12
Created on Mar 04, 10
Category: Schools & Education
URL: