MATH EXPLORATIONS
Have some free time? Here are some ways to explore math on your own.
MathDENNEW!
MathDEN provides practice problems in all areas of math. Keeps track of your progress. MathDEN's content is geared specifically geared for ages 12-18. Ask your teacher for help with registering for the site.
The Broken Calculator New!
Use the broken calculator to solve your math problems in a creative way. Can you add 2+2 if the addition key is broken? Sure can..how about (3*2)-2 . The answer is the same! Create some challenges of your own!
Absurd Math:Pre-Algebra from Another Dimension
Absurd Math is an interactive mathematical problem solving game series. The player proceeds on missions in a strange world where the ultimate power consists of mathematical skill and knowledge.
Middle School Madness: Problems of the Week Archive
Challenging math problems for you to solve. Email your answer to find out if you are right!
Villainy, Inc. Middle School Math
This site contains activities that explore statistics and probability, algebra, geometry, decimals, percents, negative numbers, and more. Students take on the role of a secret agent and use th...Teacher Info
CuriousMath.com :: Math is an attitude
Want to learn how to quickly square a number that ends in 5? Or how to tell if a number is divisible by 3? Or maybe you'd like to know why the number 153 in the Bible is such an interesting number...
Enriching Mathematics
Activities to explore and engage with mathematical ideas. Provides challenging activities which provide students with opportunities to develop their mathematics.
Getsmarter.org
Try this animated, interactive testing and learning math site. Compare your math and science performance against students worldwide! Find learning tools to help get you smarter!
StudyWorks! Online : Math Explorations
Discover the math and science behind everyday activities. Meet people who use math and science as they work and play. Check out the math behind sports, weather, and even navigation.
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Discovering the Value of Pi
Measure the diameter and circumference of many circles and estimate their relationship. By doing so, you should discover the approximate value of pi.
Sense and Dollars
The Sense and Dollars site was developed to help middle and high school students come to grips with some of the basic principles of personal finance and economics. Lots of interactive activities. Try the Check it Out, Dream Prom, and Charge! games.
A Math Dictionary for Kids
An animated, interactive dictionary for students which explains 500 common mathematical terms in simple language.
Ohio Math Works
Intereactive, multimedia program for grades 7, 8 and 9 that links math with careers. Videos take students behind the scenes in companies and give students an opportunity to do the math-based t...
Cultural Design Tools
Many cultural designs are based on mathematical principles. This software will help students learn standards-based mathematics as they simulate the original artifacts, and develop their own designs.
WEBQUESTS
A Creative Encounter of the Numerical Kind
After researching place value and numeration systems, students create a base-4 numeration system for a primitive alien tribe.
Searching for Solutions WebQuest
This web-based unit will introduce students to strategies and real-life practice activities for applying problem-solving skills. Students will investigate real problems through a variety of w...[math] [gr6] [gr7] [gr8] [ssd1] [sms1] [smsvt] [ssdvt] [math skills] [math:problem-solving] [sms math sites] [math:webquest] edit delete
PRACTICE/TUTORIALS
Math TV Problem Solving Videos
Middle School problem solving videos. Click Roll'em to choose from the different episodes. Takes students through all the steps needed to solve the particular problem.
Middle SchoolMath Continuum
Choose from any of the math topics to get an interactive tutorial to sharpen your math skills.
AAA Math
Hundreds of pages of Basic Math Skills. Interactive Practice on every page. An Explanation of the math topic on each page. Several Challenge Games on every page. Math Problems are randomJUST Geometry
Quiltmaker New!
Design a quilt by clicking on the squares. Each square has 6 possible positions. Change COLORS by clicking the color palettes Make a quilt by clicking REPEAT, REFLECT or ROTATE
Quadrilateral Quest: Do You Know Their Properties? New!
Complete the quest to see how well you know your quadrilaterals.
Problem Solving with Pentominos New!
Pentominos are the names of shapes created by 5 squares connected together. The objective of the puzzle is to place all pentominos inside the square after marking 4 boxes to remain empty.JUST FRACTIONS/DECIMALS Practice
Visual Fractions
A tutorial that models fractions with number lines or circles.
Click here for another way to visualize fractions and percentages
Up to One:Fractions
Type the fraction which when added to the other two fractions brings the total to one whole. Paper and pencil may be needed.
Fraction Track
The first player starts by moving one or more blue markers along the tracks, either forward or backward, so that the positive and negative distances moved by all markers add to the amount shown.
NCTM : The Fraction Game
This applet allows students to individually practice working with relationships among fractions and ways of combining fractions. Goal: Click on the pile of cards to turn one over. This is your target fraction. Move the markers so that the sum of your moves is a fraction that is less than or equal to the target fraction.
Again and Again
An investigation involving fractions and decimals. Teacher instruction required first. Click here for TEACHER INFO
Fraction Pairs
Match fractions, decimals, and more in this electronic card game.posted by 1 other [math] [gr5] [ssd1] [ses1] [sesvt] [ssdvt] [math sites] [math:fractions] edit delete
Award Ceremony
The Award Ceremony involves ordering numbers; highest to lowest or lowest to highest. Includes decimals. Teacher INFO
All About Ratios
The "All About Ratios" activities are designed to introduce ratios in a concept-building way. The activities can be done on computers with Internet access or printed.
ClassZone - Math Thematics Book 3
Web site for Grade 8 math. Includes e-tutorials[gr8] [math tools] [ssd1] [sms1] [smsvt] [ssdvt] [sms math sites] [math:skills] edit delete
ClassZone - Math Thematics Book 2
Web site for Grade 7 math. Includes e-tutorials[gr7] [math tools] [ssd1] [sms1] [smsvt] [ssdvt] [sms math sites] edit delete
ClassZone - Math Thematics Book 1
Web site for Grade 6 math. Includes e-tutorials[gr6] [math tools] [ssd1] [sms1] [smsvt] [ssdvt] [sms math sites] edit delete
PUZZLES AND GAMES
Sudoku
The rules of the game are simple: each of the nine blocks has to contain all the numbers 1-9 within its squares. Each number can only appear once in a row, column or box. Every puzzle has just...[math] [teacher resource] [gr6] [gr7] [gr8] [gr5] [problem solving] [ssd1] [ses1] [sms1] [smsvt] [ssdvt] [math sites] [sms math sites] edit delete
Bright Sparks
Try these problem solving interactive investigations. You will need to use your logic and reasoning skills to complete the activities. Teacher introduction may be needed.
Double Maze
Double Maze adds new twists to the classic maze. Maneuver two pieces at the same time through the maze, without falling into the holes or off the edge of the board.
