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| Geometry of Transformations | ||
| Having trouble visualizing transformations on paper?
This site includes online, interactive applets that let you explore translations, rotations,
and other transformations. Also included are interactive self-test quizzes, explanations,
combinations of transformations, and extensions. ( http://www.mathsnet.net/transform/ ) | ||
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| Geometry From the Land of the Incas | ||
| Geometry from the Land of the Incas contains geometry
problems, illustrations, and historical references from Inca culture, including Cuzco, Macchu
Picchu, the Nazca Lines, and even an Incan city on Mars. Resources include quizzes,
crosswords, matching, and puzzles. ( http://agutie.homestead.com/files/index.html ) | ||
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| Fractions and Patterning | ||
| This site features an on-line interactive applet for
working with pattern blocks to investigate fractions and fractional relationships.
Instructions can be read online or printed. ( http://www.arcytech.org/java/patterns/patterns_j.shtml ) | ||
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| Integers | ||
| Need some practice in adding and subtracting integers
using a number line to display the answer? This site includes problems at five different
levels, from easy to "super brain". Each play receives instant feedback. Wrong answers are
immediately corrected. ( http://www.funbrain.com/linejump/index.html ) | ||
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| Patterning and Equations | ||
| Equation Match is a game in which the player is required
to match equivalent equations in a grid arrangement. As each pair is correctly matched, a
hidden picture is gradually revealed. The game offers sound and three levels of
difficulty. ( http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/shockwave/games/equationmatch.html ) | ||
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| Census at School | ||
| Census at School is an international classroom project
for students aged 8 to 18, hosted by Statistics Canada. Complete a brief online survey,
analyze your class results, and compare yourselves with students in Canada and other
countries. There is a wealth of data from a survey of students conducted by Statistics Canada
in 2005/2006 about a number of topics you may find
interesting. ( http://www19.statcan.ca/ ) | ||
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| British Columbia Ministry of Education | ||
| The British Columbia Ministry of Education site is an
excellent general source for information on the educational system in British
Columbia. ( http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/students_ps.htm ) | ||
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| Alberta Ministry of Education | ||
| The Alberta Ministry of Education site is an excellent
general source for information on the educational system in
Alberta. ( http://ednet.edc.gov.ab.ca/students/ ) | ||
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| Saskatchewan Ministry of Education | ||
| The Saskatchewan Ministry of Education site is an
excellent general source for information on the educational system in
Saskatchewan. ( http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/ ) | ||
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| Manitoba Ministry of Education | ||
| The Manitoba Ministry of Education site is an excellent
general source for information on the educational system in
Manitoba. ( http://www3.edu.gov.mb.ca/infofor/infofor? for=1 ) | ||
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| Yukon Ministry of Education | ||
| The Yukon Ministry of Education site is an excellent
general source for information on the educational system in the
Yukon. ( http://www.education.gov.yk.ca/ ) | ||
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| Northwest Territories Ministry of Education | ||
| 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 the educational system in Northwest
Territories. ( http://www.gov.nt.ca/agendas/education/index.html ) | ||
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| Nunavut Ministry of Education | ||
| The Nunavut Ministry of Education site is an excellent
general source for policy initiatives, curriculum, division of responsibilities and services,
and other information on the educational system in Nunavut. ( http://www.gov.nu.ca/ ) | ||
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| Math Central | ||
| Math Central is an Internet service for mathematics
teachers and students from kindergarten to grade twelve. Included on the site is information
about different mathematics careers, a question-and-answer forum, and a monthly mathematics
problem. ( http://mathcentral.uregina.ca/ ) | ||
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| Online Mathematics Dictionary | ||
| The online mathematics dictionary is a quick source for
definitions of mathematical terms. There are hundreds of definitions already in place,
arranged alphabetically, with live hyperlinks for each letter of the
alphabet. ( http://pax.st.usm.edu/cmi/inform_html/glossary.html ) | ||
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| Learn Alberta Math Glossary | ||
| This site offers a glossary of mathematical terms
organized by grade level. Also offered are interactive applets geared to WNCP mathematics
program. ( http://www.ronblond.com/MathGlossary/ ) | ||
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| The Math Forum (Drexel University) | ||
| 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/ ) | ||
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| Mudd Math Fun Facts | ||
| The Mudd Math 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/ ) | ||
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| Fun Math Lessons | ||
| 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/ ) | ||
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| Figure This! Math Challenges | ||
| Supported by the NCTM, this site contains a large number
of mathematics challenges you may enjoy. ( http://www.figurethis.org/index.html ) | ||
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| Coolmath 4 Kids | ||
| The Coolmath site includes interactive math games,
puzzles, fractals, geometry, and other interesting activities. Note: Because this is a
commercially sponsored site, it includes advertising
banners. ( http://www.coolmath4kids.com/ ) | ||
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| Interactive Mathematics | ||
| This interactive site includes games and puzzles. Click on Games and Puzzles in the list on the left. ( http://www.cut-the- knot.org/content.shtml ) | ||
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| Mathematicians and their Biographies | ||
| This site includes biographies of famous mathematicians.
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 ) | ||
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| Mensa Canada | ||
| Mensa Canada is a high IQ society. The site offers a
puzzle of the month (often mathematically-based), test questions that often use interesting
patterns, and links to Mensas in other countries. ( http://www.canada.mensa.org/ ) | ||
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| Homework Help | ||
| 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 ) | ||
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| Tessellations | ||
| This site offers activities and applets for creating and
investigating tessellations online using pattern blocks. Tutorials, sample activities, and
general information on tessellations and tiling are
included. ( http://mathforum.org/sum95/suzanne/active.html ) | ||
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| Fermi Problems | ||
| 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 ) | ||
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| Career Profiles | ||
| This link takes you to a number of 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 ) | ||
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| Fun Games from Interactive Mathematics | ||
| 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 ) | ||
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| Math is Fun | ||
| 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/ ) | ||
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