Student Resources for Math

1. Virtual Manipulative: Geometry:
http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/topic_t_3.html
Includes geo-boards, tan-grams, tessellations and more.

2. Developing Geometry Concepts Using Computer Programming Environments:
http://illuminations.nctm.org/imath/prek2/GeometryConcepts/index.html
"This activity provides opportunities for creative problem solving while encouraging young students to estimate length and angle measure. Students are asked to enter a sequence of LOGO commands to help the turtle get to the pond. Children can write their own solutions using LOGO commands and input them into the computer. The turtle will then move and leave a trail or path according to the instructions given."

3. Math Forum: Problems of the Week:
http://mathforum.org/pow/
"The Math Forum's Problems of the Week (POW's) are designed to provide creative, non-routine challenges for students in grades three through twelve." They are categorized by Math Fundamentals, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry.

Student Resources for Basic Operations:
1. Order of Operations - Online worksheet:
http://www.aplusmath.com/Worksheets
Students answer on the web site and click to see how many correct.

2. Algebra Fun with Calendars:
http://math.rice.edu
Use algebra to figure out what date on the calendar someone picks.

Student Resources for Estimation and Measurement:
1. Time:
a. Teaching Time
http://www.teachingtime.co.uk/
Online activities and worksheets at various levels.

2. Money:
a. Change Maker
http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/cr.cgi?A1=s&A14=hard&INSTRUCTS=1
"Figure out the correct change. Either click on the bills and coins
or enter the numbers. If you are correct, the amount of change is
added to your piggy bank. If you are wrong, the correct amount
is subtracted. As you earn more, the questions get harder."

b. Online Money Worksheets:
http://www.aplusmath.com/Worksheets
Tell how many problems you want. Students answer on the web site and click to see how many correct.

3. Shape Surveyor:
http://www.funbrain.com/poly/index.html
Calculate area and perimeter. Choose from easy, medium, hard, or super brain.

Student Resources for Numeration
1. Flash cards for Kids:
http://www.edu4kids.com/math/
Online flash cards where you set up the type of problem, complexity, and timed or not timed.

2. Aplusmath.com Games:
http://www.aplusmath.com
Games to reinforce basic computation including concentration, bingo, and hidden pictures.

3. Fun Brain:
http://www.funbrain.com/
Search for games by grade level.

4. Count On:
http://www.counton.org/games/index.shtml
Many basic computation and thinking skills games.

5. Aplusmath.com Online Worksheets:
http://www.aplusmath.com/Worksheets

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