Various resources for users of Saxon math books.
Free math tutorial movies, include video and sound on how different math topics.
Specify the size of paper, grid line weight, square size, number of squares, and grid color.
Excellent website for doing math with a SmartBoard. A computer-based manipulative and interactive learning tool covering; Number & Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, and Data Analysis & Probability for grades K-12.
Three pegs have round disks stacked on one of the pegs, move the disks from one peg to another stacking them in the same order. You may only move one disk at a time, no disk may ever rest on a smaller disk
Hanoi Tower - A Java applet that allows you to change the number of disks you are moving.
Tower of Hanoi - Another applet that also shows animated solutions to the puzzle.
Tower of Hanoi - Outlines a solution for a three disk configuration.
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A solid cube composed of a volume of 27 smaller cubes that are arranged in 7 different pieces.
Soma - Put the pieces together to create the cube!
Soma Cube Central - More information and links on the Soma puzzle.
The Soma Cube - More information and links on the Soma puzzle.
Soma Cube - A lesson plan using the Soma Cube
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In these puzzles a situation is described and clues are given, students must use logical thinking and a matrix to discover the solution. Takes some getting used to, but a valuable tool for students to read and understand clues and eliminate options.
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As seen in the Anchorage Daily News. This website makes it easy to print off easy puzzles for MS or younger students and harder ones for older students. You may prefer to do them online so you don't wear out you pencil eraser.
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Printable PDF files of a number crossword puzzle. Students use number logic to fill in the blank squares in the puzzle.
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Online logic puzzles that create images when students follow the number pattern given to them. Requires logical thinking, thus strengthening students' thinking skills and building dendrites in their brain.
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An online forum where you can ask math and get answers. Contains an archive of previous questions on various topics.
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This website provides free worksheets and other tools for educators. It will generate math worksheets on multiplication or provide SAT vocabulary prep words. It’s pretty versatile and most of the worksheets are based on your criteria. They also have software, book, and movie reviews and articles on subjects related to education.
Contributed by Allie Rupprecht
The National Educational Technology Standards for Students has a whole section of activities using technology in lessons with various grade levels and subjects. Click on the link above and look at 'Section 3'.
