University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: An Overview of Babylonian Mathematics
Information and examples of how the base 60 number system of the Babylonians worked in calculating problems similar to those we face today. Has a section comparing Pythagoras's theorem to Babylonian math.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Arabic Mathematics: Forgotten Brilliance?
The University of St. Andrews offers a fascinating look at the advances made by Arabic/Islamic mathematicians from about 780 AD to 1450 AD, only more recently being appreciated for their beauty and originality. Includes embedded links to...
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Maths Zone
A huge collection of math online games for all ages. Access different types of math such as: use and apply, count and understand, addition and subtraction number facts, multiplication and division number facts, shapes, measuring, and...
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Greek Mathematics
Discusses the major cultural influences on the development of mathematics in ancient Greece, and how the Greeks went on to surpass those cultures. The work of the Pythagoreans and of Euclid are described, along with some famous...
TES Global
Tes: Tens and Units Visualizing
[Free Registration/Login Required] Explore base ten by bundling ten crayons at a time and then counting groups of ten without counting each individual crayon.
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Sacnas: The Biography Project
This site profiles dozens of Chicano/Latino and Native American scientists. Most are still active in their field of research. Searchable by field of science. Also contains links to some fantastic science sites by topic.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: George Polya Quotes
A collection of quotes from mathematician George Polya.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Web Math: Find Out Things About Circles
This WebMath site will assist with finding the radius, diameter, circumference, and area of a circle.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Counting in Babylon
A discussion of the number system used by the ancient Babylonians. Examples are provided for various mathematical operations based on the number 60 (our number system is based on the number ten).
Utah Education Network
Uen: What's My Structure?
Explore two and three dimensional geometric shapes by creating shapes based on descriptions.
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Wisconsin Mathematics Council, Inc.
Open to "anyone interested in mathematics education in Wisconsin," the organization's site provides information on the goals, board of directors, membership, jobs, scholarships and awards available, and resources (e.g., videos and...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Arithmetic: Multiply Fractions
This Math Page tutorial explains how to multiply a number by a fraction or a mixed number and then features a practice exercise.
BBC
Bbc: Integration
Several topics of integration are presented, including definite and indefinite integrals, trig integration, and area under curves. Examples and a practice test are included.
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Help With Fractions: Dividing Fractions
The rules for dividing fractions are clearly explained at this website. A great explanation is also included for why fraction division has the invert and multiply rule.
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Help With Fractions: Finding the Least Common Multiple
This website gives an excellent explanation of how to find the least common multiple. It offers two different methods and gives easy to follow step by step directions.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Reasoning About Fractions
Apply the reasoning and proof standard to a problem based on the Fraction Tracks game. Students practice building fractions by combining fraction pieces.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Converting English Lengths
Practice converting lengths from one British unit to another. Use your calculator if you need to.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Converting Metric Volume
Practice converting volume from one metric unit to another. Use your calculator if you need to.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Insights Into Algebra 1. Workshop 4
Determine the height of a bouncing ball by creating a quadratic function for each.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: The X Factor Trinomials and Algebra Tiles
This is the first of two algebra lesson plans from Annenberg Learning. Find plans to teach students how to factor trinomials. This lesson plan is part of a larger workshop for teachers that offer insights into teaching algebra.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Insights Into Algebra 1. Workshop 8
Students will construct a mathematical model of a gear to determine the number of revolutions.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 2 11 13: Mathematician Unveils World's Biggest Prime Number
Learn about the recent discovery of the longest known prime number, which is 17, 425,170 digits long.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Investigation of Special Segments of Triangles
This lesson will enable students to investigate three special segments of triangles in a very concrete way. The students will fold paper triangles to create the segments. This lesson would be a great way for students to explore the...