Math Tech Links

Note to teachers:  The links below are not intended for students to access and use independently.  All of these links have been tried by classes at Northeast and found to be useful, but some take considerable teacher modeling and supervision prior to student practice. 
See the teacher links at the bottom of the page for additional resources.

Go to activities for:
Algebra, Patterns, and Functions
Geometry
Measurement
Statistics
Probability
Numeracy and Computation
Math Facts
Problem Solving and Reasoning

Student Links

Standard 1.0 Knowledge of Algebra, Patterns, and Functions
A. Patterns and Functions
Whole Number Function Machine
Type a number into the "input" window and see what the output is.  By inputing several numbers, you will be able to determine the function.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/pnumbercruncher/index.html

Objective 1.A.1.a: Interpret and write a rule for a one-operation (+,-, x, ÷ with no remainders) function table.
Sample MSA Assessment Item
See what a question on the fifth grade MSA looks like.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.mdk12.org/instruction/sampitems/mathematics/grade5/1A1a.html

B. Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities
Equation Mysteries
On this site, you must decide how to arrange three numbers to make an equation true.  Warning: some equations require knowledge of negative numbers!
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.funbrain.com/algebra/index.html

Objective 1.B.2.b: Find the unknown in an equation use one operation (+,-,×,÷ with no remainders)
Sample MSA Assessment Item
See what a question on the fifth grade MSA looks like.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.mdk12.org/instruction/sampitems/mathematics/grade5/1B2b.html

C. Numeric and Graphic Representations of Relationships
Coordinates Game
Can you move your robot safely through a mine field and reach the target?  This site uses only first quadrant coordinates.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/pmaze/index.html

Standard 2.0 Knowledge of Geometry
A. Plane Geometric Figures
Shape, Space, and Measure
Interactive lesson on the properties of plane and solid figures.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise/maths/shape/

Objective 2.A.2.a: Compare and classify quadrilaterals by length of sides and types of angles (Include the angle symbol <ABC)
          Sample MSA Assessment Item
See what a question on the fifth grade MSA looks like.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.mdk12.org/instruction/sampitems/mathematics/grade5/2A2a.html

B. Solid Geometric Figures
Shape, Space, and Measure
Interactive lesson on the properties of plane and solid figures.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise/maths/shape/

Objective 2.B.2.a: Compare a plane figure to faces of solid geometric figure.
Sample MSA Assessment Item
See what a question on the fifth grade MSA looks like.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.mdk12.org/instruction/sampitems/mathematics/grade5/2B2a.html

C. Representation of Geometric Figures

D. Congruence
Congruent Triangles
Use this website to practice making two triangles that are congruent by selecting the SSS (three sides) option.  Slide one triangle over the other to check your work.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/frames_asid_165_g_2_t_3.html?open=instructions

E. Transformations

Standard 3.0 Knowledge of Measurement
A. Measurement Units

B. Measurement Tools
Measure It!
Practice measuring length in centimeters, millimeters, or inches.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.funbrain.com/measure/index.html

Shape, Space, and Measure
Interactive lessons on the measurement of length and angles.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise/maths/shape/

Protractor
Practice measuring angles to the nearest degree and check to see if you are correct.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/mentalmaths/protractor.html

Estimating Angles
Another useful site with a virtual protractor.  The protractor on this activity has a simple layout that is a little easier to read.
Site accessed February 22, 2005
http://www.echalk.co.uk/Maths/angleEstimator/EstimatingAngles.swf

Objective 3.B.2.a: Measure a single angle and angles in regular polygons
Sample MSA Assessment Item
See what a question on the fifth grade MSA looks like.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.mdk12.org/instruction/sampitems/mathematics/grade5/3B2a.html

C. Applications in Measurement
Elapsed Time
Find out how much time passes from one time to another by adding hours or minutes.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/clock3/index.html

Objective 3.C.2.b: Determine equivalent units of measurement
Sample MSA Assessment Item
See what a question on the fifth grade MSA looks like.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.mdk12.org/instruction/sampitems/mathematics/grade5/3C2b.html

Shape Surveyor
Calculate the area and perimeter of rectangles, given the length of the sides.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.funbrain.com/poly/index.html

Standard 4.0 Knowledge of Statistics
A. Data Displays
Frequency Chart and Graph Activity (4-5)
Collect data and record it in a frequency table.  Then, choose the graph that correctly depicts the data.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/shockwave/games/datapick.html

Create-A-Graph
A site that helps you create bar, line, circle, and other graphs.  Lots of details, but easy to use.
Site accessed May 6, 2005
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/index.asp

Ambleside Grapher
An easier (grades 1-2) graphing tool
Site accessed May 6, 2005
http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/mentalmaths/grapher.html

Stem and Leaf Plotter
Type in a set of data and see what it looks like in a stem and leaf plot.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/stemleaf/index.html

Objective 4.A.1.b: Organize and display data in stem-and-leaf plots.
Sample MSA Assessment Item
See what a question on the fifth grade MSA looks like.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.mdk12.org/instruction/sampitems/mathematics/grade5/4A1b.html

B. Data Analysis

Objective 4.B.1.c: Interpret and compare data in double bar graphs
Sample MSA Assessment Item
See what a question on the fifth grade MSA looks like.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.mdk12.org/instruction/sampitems/mathematics/grade5/4B1c.html

Interpreting Graphs; Mean, Mean, and Mode(3-4)
This online lesson clearly explains how to determine mean, median, and mode of a set of numbers, and it gives you a chance to try each one.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise/maths/data/

Train Race
This challenging site will ask you to calculate and interpret the mean, median, and range to make decisions
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/shockwave/games/train.html


Standard 5.0 Knowledge of Probability
A. Sample Space
Probability
Choose a virtual spinner and see the results of many spins.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/prob/index.html

Objective 5.A.1.a: Determine possible outcomes of independent events
Sample MSA Assessment Item
See what a question on the fifth grade MSA looks like.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.mdk12.org/instruction/sampitems/mathematics/grade5/5A1a.html

B. Theoretical Probability

Objective 5.B.1.a: Make predictions and express the probability as a fraction
Sample MSA Assessment Item
See what a question on the fifth grade MSA looks like.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.mdk12.org/instruction/sampitems/mathematics/grade5/5B1a.html

Standard 6.0 Knowledge of Number Relationships and Computation/Arithmetic
A. Knowledge of Number and Place Value
Ordering Decimals
This is an entertaining activity in which you must order numbers with one or two decimal places.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/shockwave/games/laddergame.html

Fraction Bar
Use this site to find equivalent fractions and compare fractions.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://arcytech.org/java/fractions/fractions.html

Roundoff-BBC
Great practice for rounding to many different places.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/shockwave/games/roundoff.html

Place Value and Rounding-FunBrain
Choose the easier levels to practice place value.  Choose the harder levels of this game to practice rounding.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/tens.cgi
FunBrain.com

Objective 6.A.1.c: Identify and determine equivalent forms of proper fractions
Sample MSA Assessment Item
See what a question on the fifth grade MSA looks like.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.mdk12.org/instruction/sampitems/mathematics/grade5/6A1c.html

B. Number Theory
Factor Tree
This activity helps you find the prime factorization of numbers and checks to see whether you can find the LCM and GCF of a pair of numbers.
http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/frames_asid_202_g_2_t_1.html

Objective 6.B.1.d: Identify a common multiple and the least common multiple
Sample MSA Assessment Item
See what a question on the fifth grade MSA looks like.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.mdk12.org/instruction/sampitems/mathematics/grade5/6B1d.html

C. Number Computation

Objective 6.C.1.c: Interpret quotients and remainders mathematically and in the context of a problem
Sample MSA Assessment Item
See what a question on the fifth grade MSA looks like.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.mdk12.org/instruction/sampitems/mathematics/grade5/6C1c.html
Math Facts
Around the World
Fly around the world in 80 seconds by answering math facts.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/adventure/math2.htm#

Dude’s Dilemma—(at easy level)
Rescue a dog from a rooftop by solving math facts.  You choose the operation and the level.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/adventure/math1.htm#

Multiplication Facts
You can choose which facts to practice and which of three games to play.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.321know.com/mul.htm

Decimal Addition and Subtraction
Football Adding and Subtracting Decimals
This site features a simple game that can be played on three levels of difficulty.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.funbrain.com/football/index.html

Daryl the Dirty Dealer Math Mystery
Add decimals (money) to solve a fun mystery. 
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://teacher.scholastic.com/maven/daryl/index.htm

Standard 7.0 Process of Mathematics
A. Problem Solving
Math Playground
Lots of word problems on many levels.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.mathplayground.com/

Math Maven's Mysteries
This site lists links to  easy-to-read stories, each of which asks you to use math skills to solve a mystery.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://teacher.scholastic.com/maven/

B. Reasoning
Mastermind
Use logic and make inferences to win at this fun game!
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/frames_asid_179_g_2_t_1.html?open=instructions

Tower Game
This game is also called the Tower of Hanoi.  Find patterns to solve the puzzle in the fewest moves.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.mathplayground.com/TowerProblem.html

IQ
In this game, you jump over and remove pegs.  You win if you end up with one peg in the middle.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.mathplayground.com/IQ.html

C. Communications

D. Connections


Teacher Links

Maryland Content Standards for Math
Refer to the standards and specific assessment limits for MSA by grade level (3-8).
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.mdk12.org/instruction/curriculum/mathematics/index.html

Harcourt Math Website
This is the portal to all of the activities that supplement the math text for grades K-5 throughout Allegany County.
If prompted for a password, type in luckie.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.harcourtschool.com/menu/principal.html?from=entrance&seriesID=21&back=/menus/math.html

Scholastic Math:  Math Maven's Mysteries
This teacher guide offers valuable advice on how best to use the engaging word problems on the Math Maven site.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://teacher.scholastic.com/maven/tguide.htm

Gary Walton's Innovative Math Lessons and Resources
This site has exciting lesson plans for teaching third grade math concepts.  It includes links to downloadable worksheets to accompany each lesson.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.bved.net/bvc/elementary/Marvels/mathmarvels.htm

Project Interactivate
This site has many standards-based activities for grades 3-8.  Some I have tried are listed under the student links above.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/elementary/

Virtual Math Manipulatives
This site organizes a wide array of activities according to math domain and grade level.  Some I have tried are listed under the student links above.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/prob/index.html

AAAMath
Basic drill and practice activities for any math skill.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://aaamath.com

Cool Math
Entertaining activities for many math topics.  Warning: this site has many useless games, too.
Site accessed February 16, 2005
http://www.coolmath.com