This applet calculates the surface area of the human body given a height and mass. The formula can be viewed, and connected to exponents in chapter 3. (
http://www.ultradrive.com/bsac.htm
)
Visit this site for a quick summary or review of several useful surface area formulas, complete with detailed labeled diagrams. (
http://math.about.com/library/blmeasurement.htm
)
Check your answers to fraction problems. The online calculator can handle improper fractions, mixed numbers and whole numbers. All answers are expressed as mixed numbers in lowest terms. (
http://www.helpingwithmath.com/resources/cal_fractions.htm
)
This site provides good step-by-step explanations of the product of powers, quotient of powers, and power of a power exponent laws. (
http://www.curriculum.org/tcf/teachers/projects/algebra/exponentlaws.adp
)
This is an interactive visual exploration of similar polygons, focusing on scale factors and proportions of sides. You can check your solutions online. (
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mejhm/html/video_interactives/rateRatioProportions/rat...
)
Need more practice working with polynomials? This site offers review tutorials along with practice adding, subtracting, multiplying and, dividing polynomials. Also available are online practice tests with instant feedback. (
http://math.about.com/od/polynomials/Polynomial_Help.htm
)
Build your pattern recognition skills using this pattern generator. The difficulty level can be selected, and patterns consist of shapes and objects. Drag-and-drop to check your assessment of the pattern. (
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/PatternGenerator/?version=1.6.0_13&browser...
)
Practice solving linear equations using virtual algebra tiles. You can choose to solve one-step or two-step equations. You can also work with equations that have variables on both sides. (
http://my.hrw.com/math06_07/nsmedia/tools/Algebra_Tiles/Algebra_Tiles.html
)
This site compares solving linear inequalities in one variable to solving linear equations in one variable. Included are worked examples, including applications, and extra practice questions with available answers. (
http://cnx.org/content/m19599/latest/
)
Dynamic Circle Geometry (Inscribed and Central Angles)
Use this dynamic applet to explore and visualize circle geometry. Investigate the properties of inscribed and central angles by hanging the radius of a circle and by repositioning the circle vertically or horizontally. (
http://www.members.shaw.ca/ron.blond/Circle.Geom1.APPLET/index.html
)
Use this dynamic applet to explore and visualize circle geometry. Investigate how tangent lines relate to the radius of a circle. (
http://www.members.shaw.ca/ron.blond/Circle.Geom2.APPLET/index.html
)
This site provides information about Canadian federal election campaigns, the Canadian electoral system, polls, results from past federal elections, and tables of polling results. (
http://www.sfu.ca/~aheard/elections/polls.html
)
This site is a wonderful resource that addresses issues surrounding data collection, data analysis, and statistics. (
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/edu/power-pouvoir/toc-tdm/5214718-eng.htm
)
The British Columbia Ministry of Education site is an excellent general source for information on education in British Columbia. (
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/students_ps.htm
)
The Alberta Ministry of Education site is an excellent general source for information on education in Alberta. (
http://ednet.edc.gov.ab.ca/students/
)
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Education site is an excellent general source for information on education in Saskatchewan. (
http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/
)
The Manitoba Ministry of Education site is an excellent general source for information on education in Manitoba. (
http://www3.edu.gov.mb.ca/infofor/infofor?for=1
)
The Northwest Territories Ministry of Education site is an excellent general source for policy initiatives, curriculum, division of responsibilities and services, and other information on education in Northwest Territories. (
http://www.gov.nt.ca/agendas/education/index.html
)
The Nunavut Ministry of Education site is an excellent general source for policy initiatives, curriculum, division of responsibilities and services, and other information on education in Nunavut. (
http://www.gov.nu.ca/education/eng/index.htm
)
Math Central is an Internet service for mathematics teachers and students from kindergarten to grade twelve. Included on the site are a Resource Room containing shared resources and teaching ideas, the Teacher’s Bulletin Board, mathematics projects, a question-and-answer database, and a monthly mathematics problem. (
http://mathcentral.uregina.ca/
)
The Intermath Online Mathematics Dictionary is a quick source for definitions of mathematical terms. Math terms are arranged alphabetically, with live hyperlinks for each letter of the alphabet. A search engine is included. (
http://intermath.coe.uga.edu/dictnary/homepg.asp
)
This site offers a glossary of mathematical terms organized by grade level. Also offered are interactive applets geared to the Western Protocol mathematics program. (
http://www.ronblond.com/MathGlossary/
)
The Math Forum at Drexel University (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a comprehensive site for students and teachers of mathematics. It includes problems of the week and the popular Ask Dr. Math question-and-answer forum. (
http://mathforum.org/
)
This site contains hundreds of interesting mathematics facts useful for adding interest to projects. The facts are organized by topic (algebra, geometry, probability, etc). Famous problems (the Birthday problem, colouring pizza slices, Devil’s staircase, etc) are listed by name. (
http://www.math.hmc.edu/funfacts/
)
Cynthia Lanius of Rice University (Houston, Texas) has created a number of mathematics lessons with an emphasis on having fun. Try them out. (
http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/Lessons/
)
The Coolmath site includes interactive math games, puzzles, fractals, geometry, and other interesting activities for students at all levels of mathematics. Note: Because this is a commercially sponsored site, it includes advertising banners. (
http://www.coolmath4kids.com/
)
This site includes biographies of mathematicians throughout the years. There is a special link for female mathematicians. Also available are timelines, quotations, birthplace maps, and a “mathematicians-of-the-day” feature for any date. (
http://www-gap.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/BiogIndex.html
)
The Mensa Canada site offers a puzzle of the month (often mathematically-based), test questions that often use interesting patterns, and links to Mensa groups in other countries. (
http://www.canada.mensa.org/
)
Need some help with your homework? This site offers worked examples, interactive self-quizzes, study tips, and test preparation, all organized by topics such as number sense, fractions, algebra, geometry, etc. (
http://www.math.com/students/homeworkhelp.html
)
Looking for a fun way to practice estimation and real-world math? This library includes an explanation of what constitutes a Fermi problem, a short biography of Enrico Fermi, several worked examples, and a number of simple yet challenging Fermi questions. (
http://mathforum.org/workshops/sum96/interdisc/sheila1.html
)
This site links to career profiles of people who use mathematics in their jobs every day. Included are short biographies, educational qualifications, and practical uses for mathematics in the career. (
http://www.maa.org/careers/index.html
)
The Interactive Mathematics site offers a multitude of games and manipulatives that are easy to use, interactive, and organized by topic. General areas include number operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and probability. Colourful applets present various challenges in the form of puzzles. (
http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/vlibrary.html
)
This is a general site for all things mathematical. It includes games, puzzles, quizzes, worksheets, self-tests, nets for polyhedra, and many other items. (
http://www.mathisfun.com/
)
Mathematrix explores mathematical recreation and draws from some of the lesser-known areas of mathematics. The activities are fun and interesting to anyone who enjoys puzzles and games. (
http://home.adelphi.edu/~stemkoski/mathematrix/index.html
)
If you need a quick definition of any unit of measurement, or information on unit conversion, visit this site. Included are English, SI, and lesser-known measurement systems. (
http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/units/
)
Wolfram MathWorld is an extensive general mathematics site for the serious learner. It includes interactive demonstrations, 3-D applets, worked examples, history of mathematics, terminology, and a wealth of other information. (
http://mathworld.wolfram.com/
)
The Math TV site offers free video tutorials on a wide variety of math topics, including linear equations, exponents, polynomials, and inequalities. (
http://www.mathtv.com/
)
Texas Instruments offers a comprehensive set of video tutorials for the TI-83/84 Plus family, the TI-89/89T family, the TI-NspireTM and the TI-NspireTM CAS. (
http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/sectionHome/tutorials.html
)
Students can use virtual manipulatives to explore concepts related to algebra (Algebra Alignments, Algebra II Alignments) and geometry (Geometry Alignments). Follow the links under Resources for access to other useful sites. (
http://www.boston.k12.ma.us/teach/technology/select/index.html
)
