Let's Get Interactive!

Let's Get Interactive!
An Internet Hotlist on SMMS Math Topics

created by Lisa S. Rowland
St. Marys Middle School

Introduction
Use the POWER of the INTERNET to learn more about the concepts we are studying in class.

The Internet Resources

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Fraction Sense - Click here to connect to Internet activities that will help you develop 'fraction sense'.
In Search of the Unknown - Visit this website to explore the mysterious world of algebra websites.

Know Your Vocabulary

A Maths Dictionary - Use this 'virtual' dictionary to help define your geometry words as you discover more about their true meanings.
Math Lingo - Play this vocabulary game and see how well you know your 'Math Lingo'
Muli-media Math Dictionary - This sight will give you not only a definition, but a visual to help your understand the math concept you are trying to learn.
QUIA - Great place to practice your vocabulary terms while you play concentration, matching, etc. 'Tailor-made' for SMMS 6th grade students.
Spanish Dictionary of Math terms -

Problem Solving Activities

How old are you really?? - Go to this site and enter in your birthdate to see your age in months, days, and even in seconds
Math Oylmpics - Try to set a new world record by correctly working these math problems.
The Bad Cashier - Request the 'Data and Solution Sheet' then set about to solve the problem of 'The Bad Cashier!'
The Secret World of Cookie Man - Try out your problem solving skills as you go with Cookie Man to the Land of Toast and Jelly.

Standardized Test Practice & Other Resources

Amby's Math Instruction, Reinforcement, and Learning Activities - Great collection of 'how to's' for math instruction.
And the Price Is... - This on-line supermarket is our resource for finding the cost of items in our grocery shopping activities.
CRCT On-line Assessment - SMMS students login using your last name + last four numbers of your student ID. Password is CANDY
Calculators Online - Don't have the right type of calculator... Click here
Create A Graph - Use this tool to create bar, line, or circle graphs using your data.
Explore your Knowledge - Under 'Subject' click on Math. Under 'Grade' choose either 4th grade or 8th grade. Then answer the 10 standardized questions that appear.
GCF Trick - This is a very handy trick to help with finding the greatest common factor.
Go Math - Free on-line mathematics tutor for k-12 students and their parents. This site allows you to work through your own problems and gives step by step solutions or provides practice problems. Each topic has a printable worksheet with answer key.
Jr. High Math - Key Mathmatics Concepts - Watch the video presentations and play the interactive games on various different math concepts.
King's Online List of Math Websites - Scroll down and click on the math topic of your choice to view a hotlist of math websites.
Math Playground - An action-packed site for elementary and middle school students. Practice math skills, play logic games, watch math videos and have some fun!
Math.com - Students will find help with homework, study tips, practice lessons with in-depth explanations and quizzes, interactive games, and calculators.
Mrs. Glosser's Math Goodies - free math help portal featuring interactive lessons, worksheets, and homework help.
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives - This site allows students to visualize relationships and applications of math concepts.
Shape,Space, & Measure - Check out this site to learn or just review equivalent conversions in capacity, weight, and time. After working through the ACTIVITY section be sure and click on the FACT Sheet and then take the TEST to see how you measure up!!!
Spy Guys- Key Mathmatics Concept - Click on the appropriate math topic and review or (learn)about the concept you've chosen.
That Quiz - Explore different quizzes you can take and see how well you do.
That Quiz: Class Home Page - If you are a student currently in Mrs. Rowland's math class, click on this link, find your name, type in your password, and begin assigned quizzes.
Virtual Manipulatives for Numbers and Operations - Use these manipulatives to help you understand math concepts related to numbers and their operations
WebMath - Great site for students in General Math through Calculus that allows you to type in your problem then walks you through the solution instead of just giving the answer. Clicking on the Other Stuff tab will link you to a page that will create some practice problems dealing with basic math calculations with answers.
eManipulatives - Use the manipulatives on this site to help develope math concepts.

Math Games

Aritm. - Aritm helps train you in simple mental calculations.
BasketMath Interactive - A fun way to practice basic math skills
Count on - Go to Cartoon Mania or click on games: Who wants to be a Millionaire? Explore just this site
Finding Factors - Use this multiplication table to find the missing factors
Flash - Learn math tables in a flash! Solve problems as fast as greased lightning!
FunBrain - Play any of these math related games on this web page.
Math Games Galore - Fun way to practice all those math skills you've been learning.
Math Mayhem - Get ready to put your knowledge of math facts to the test in this challenge.
Math Stax - A simple (at least it starts that way!) math game to test multiplication facts.
Multiplication Grid - Click on the start button and see how long it takes you to put all the tiles back where they belong.
PBS' Games Central - Tons of math related games
Space-saver Division - Improve your division skills with game.

Content by Lisa S. Rowland, lrowland@camden.k12.ga.us
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listlmsmathli.html
Last revised Tue Oct 21 17:51:41 US/Pacific 2008