BCPS Office of Mathematics

General Math Sites

About Today's Date. . . facts about the number of the month and day
Algebra Problem of the Week. . .a part of the Math Forum

Ask Dr. Math . . .e-mail math questions to expert Swarthmore College math students who provide answers to questions about numbers, addition, division, fractions and decimals, geometry, golden rectangle, infinity, math history, multiplication, place value, puzzles, square root, subtraction, terms and units of measure, and word problems
Biographies of Women Mathematicians. . .biographical essays or comments (and some photos) on many women mathematicians
Brain Teasers. . .weekly puzzles and problem solving activities designed for grades 3-4, 5-6, and 7
Dan's Math Education Page. . .links to web sites for math from general to geometry to statistics/probability
Eisenhower National Clearinghouse. . ."ENC's mission is to identify effective curriculum resources, create high-quality professional development materials, and disseminate useful information and products to improve K-12 mathematics and science teaching and learning." 

Elementary Problem of the Week. . ."challenges students to grade 6 with non-routine problems and encourages them to verbalize their solutions"
Explorer . . .collection of educational resources (instructional software, lab activities, lesson plans, student materials, etc.) for K-12 mathematics and science education

Fun With Numbers. . ."various number resources to aid in your enjoyment of integers and real numbers alike"  
Global Grocery List. . ."students share local grocery prices to build a growing table of data to be used in social studies, science, health, mathematics, and other disciplines"
Internet Math Hunt. . .use Internet resources to answer questions about math topics
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators. . . best math web sites chosen by an expert

MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive. . .archive of information dealing with the history of math

Mathematics Archives. . .a list of math topics for K-12, easily identified for level

Math Education. . .University of Florida's web site for students, teachers, and parents
Mathematics Projects Watch . . .links to data gathering, authentic learning activities, and integrated projects

Math Forum. . .includes a math library of problems for every type of math from primary to higher level
MathMagic. . . a K-12 telecommunications project that provides strong motivation for students to use computer technology while increasing problem-solving strategies
Project GLOBE. . .GLOBE students make a core set of environmental observations at or near their schools and report their data via the Internet. Each day, images created from the GLOBE student data sets are posted on the World Wide Web, allowing students and visitors to the GLOBE web site to visualize the student environmental observations.
Regional Alliance Hub for Mathematics and Science Education Reform..."supports K-12 mathematics and science improvement efforts by providing professional development opportunities and technical assistance, disseminating information, and promoting collaboration"

Algebra

General Resources
Algebra.help..."features lessons to learn or refresh old skills, calculators that show you how to solve problems step-by-step, and interactive worksheets to test your skills"
Algebra Lesson Plans...from ERIC
A Brief History of Algebra and Computing...an upbeat site presenting algebra from its origins to recent developments; text contains numerout links for further in-depth information

Other Resources
Algebraic Equations...introduces the basic algebraic terms of variables, constants, terms, factors, and coefficents
Simplifying Algebraic Equations...how to add together like terms
Solutions of Algebraic Equations...an introduction to solving simple equations
Investigating Linear Relationships: The Regression Line and Correlation...an interactive lesson that lets the student "plot points and find a line that 'fits' the points"
Solving Linear Equations...a problem-solver from DiscoverySchool that provides an explanation for how a problem is done as well as the answer
Systems of Linear Equations...
Inequalities...a problem-solver from DiscoverySchool that provides an explanation for how a problem is done as well as the answer
Polynomials...an introduction to polynomials, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and factoring
Polynomials...a problem-solver from DiscoverySchool that provides an explanation for how a problem is done as well as the answer
Quadratic Equation Solver...
Quadratic Equations...a problem-solver from DiscoverySchool that provides an explanation for how a problem is done as well as the answer
QuickMath Automatic Math Solutions...practice site for custom-made quadratic equations
Polynomials...a problem-solver from DiscoverySchool that provides an explanation for how a problem is done as well as the answer
Algebra & Calculus Sketches..."exploring equations for lines, parabolas, and tangents using the Geometer's Sketchpad"
Algebra Story Problems..."a collection of simple Word Problems illustrating concept-based problem solving"
Math Forum - K-12 Algebra...lesson plans, activities, software, internet projects, and discussion forums
S.O.S. Mathematics - Algebra...review of the most important results, techniques, and formulas in algebra; active participation is necessary
Traffic Simulation...extensive model of traffic patterns and how algebra can be used to solve real-life problems