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This page provides additional resources for Mathematics teachers. You will find links to tool kits, worksheets, grade books, and other Math teaching resources.

 

Index

Tool Kits

Worksheets & Activities

Worksheet Software

Grade Books & Management Tools

Resources for Student Assignments & Projects

Telecollaboration Resources

 

Tool Kits

ABC TeachMath at abcteach.com :  A collection of Math teacher helpers like grids, charts, manipulatives, worksheets, and forms.

Education PlanetEducation Planet™:  This is a very comprehensive site with sections for teachers, students, and parents. For full benefit, sign up as a member (free) and you will have access to many features, including Lesson Plans, Education Clip Art, and many teacher resources.

Teacher Web ToolsSome of the best tools for teachers can be found in Teacher Web Tools at Education Planet. This is a powerful suite of web-based applications that makes it easy for teachers to use the Internet for practical tasks such as creating teacher sites, newsletters, lesson plans, research assignments and even storing files online. There is a 30 day free trial offer, after which you must subscribe at the rate of $69.95US/yr.

For Math teachers (and students), Education Planet has a Math Activities directory and a list of Math Tables and Tools.

Education WorldEducation World® : Math Center :  A comprehensive listing of Teacher Tools can be found here, including links to Sites for Skills, Worksheet Generators, Interactives & Puzzles, Word Problems, Organizations & Competitions, and Math Tables. (Click on Tools)

Math Forum: Teacher's PlaceThe Math Forum: Teachers' Place :  Here you'll find resources for teaching math at all levels. This space is not only for teachers, but has also been built in part by teachers. Explore the Self-guided Tour for features and services of special interest to educators, or apply to join the Teacher2Teacher
Service. 

Dositey.comDositey.com :  Has numerous links to Math challenges, worksheets, multimedia mini-lessons, and lesson plans.

Puzzlemaker at DiscoverySchool.com provides the tools to make two Math activities -  Math Square and Number Block. They can be printed out, with or without answers.

Math2.org : A very comprehensive listing of math formulas, equations, and tables, with nice illustrations. (formerly called Dave's Math Tables)

Problem-Solving in Mathematics :  The goal of this problem-solving program is to improve students' performance at solving problems correctly. It provides information on the problem-solving process and provides examples of many problem-solving strategies.

Harcourt Brace Math GlossaryHarcourt Brace Math Glossary :  An online multimedia Math glossary for grades 1-8.

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Worksheets & Activities

Professor Tobbs Activities for Children Professor Tobbs: Educational Activities :  These wonderful activities help children develop important mathematical ideas and thinking skills that they will use in math, science and in everyday situations. Ages 3-10.

Aplusmath.com's Worksheets :  Math worksheets in printable form or online (send your students here for extra practice). Worksheets are sorted by topic. Grades K-8.

Free Stuff for Canadian Teachers Canadian Teacher Free Math Worksheets Links :  A collection of Math worksheet sites on the Web put together by TheCanadianTeacher.com

The Educators' NetworkThe Educators Network Worksheets :  Free worksheets from Rona's Teacher Tools and The Educators Network. Many Math worksheets available, especially in the Basic Math section.

Math Fact CafeMath Fact Café :  Features ready-made Math worksheets (for printout) and Math flash cards (interactive online), sorted by grade, as well as a custom worksheet generator. Suitable for grades 1-6.

RHL SchoolRHLSchool Free Math Worksheets :  Free worksheets in two general categories: Computation and Problem-solving. The Computation section has basic worksheets that regenerate every time you revisit or refresh, giving new worksheets each time. Worksheets are suitable for grades 1-6. The Problem-solving section features original mathematics problem solving worksheets for teaching, reinforcement, and review. They are most appropriate for grades 4 and 5, but many are designed to be challenging and informative to older and more advanced students as well.

Multiplication Worksheets : Includes flash cards, times table charts, quick quizzes, and full facts tests. These can be printed out for classroom use (quizzes will fit on a half sheet of paper).

S & S Software S&S Software's Free Arithmetic Worksheets :  Free worksheets and solution pages generated and updated weekly. Bookmark this site and come back each week to get new arithmetic problems. 

Math Skills Builders: Worksheet GeneratorYou may also buy the program that generated these worksheets. Math Skill Builders: Worksheet Generator is available for download for $14.95US.

 

Super KidsSuperKids Math Worksheet Creator :  Make your own math drill worksheets at SuperKids for free! Simply select the type of problem, the maximum and minimum numbers to be used in the problems, then click on the button! A worksheet will be created to your specifications, ready to be printed for use. Suitable for grades K-6.

edHelper.comFree Math Worksheets and Puzzles :  Thousands of free mathematical worksheets - Arithmetic, Algebra, Decimals, Fractions, Ratios, Measurement, Number Theory, Probability, Statistics, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Polynomials! Every time you click, a new worksheet is automatically generated. Also includes puzzles, diagnostic tests, word problems, and worksheet generators! A very comprehensive resource. Please note: The diagnostic tests and exam preparation resources require registration at edHelper.com . Grades 1-8 subscription and grades 9-12 subscription is $19.99US each.

Discovery School's Worksheet GeneratorDiscoverySchool.com's Worksheet Generator :  Create you own Math worksheets in basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and binomial multiplication, or choose from these teacher-created worksheets in Algebra, General math, and Geometry.

SchoolExpress.com's Free WorksheetsSchoolExpress.com's Free Math Worksheets :  Choose from many free worksheets in Addition, Measurement, Multiplication, Rounding, and Telling Time.

Online Math and WorksheetsOnline Math & Worksheets :  Has both online math exercises (variable levels, self-graded) and printable worksheets and answer sheets. Covers the four basic operations.

Math Stories for ChildrenMath Word Problems for Children :  The goal of this math website is to help elementary and middle school children improve their math problem solving and critical-thinking skills. It has over 5,500 math word problems for children to enjoy! Suitable for grades 1-7. Please note: This is a subscription service. Basic membership is $12US/yr. ,Premium #1 membership is $19.95US/yr., and Premium #2 membership is $27.95US/yr.

Word Problems For Kids :  Contains word problems for students and teachers. The problems are classified into grade levels from Grades 5-12. This is  a set of carefully selected problems which can help students improve their problem solving skills.

Kids DomainMath Activities at Kids Domain :  A great way for kids to strengthen math skills is with hands-on activities. Whether it's math puzzles, counting games or using measurements to cook something yummy - kids will have a great time using their math skills in practical ways. 

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Worksheet Software

Download MathGen SoftwareMath Gen :  MathGen is an easy to use Math worksheet generating program primarily for K-6 educators and parents. It is Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows NT, and Windows 2000 compatible. Free sample worksheets are available. For full features and unlimited Math worksheets, purchase a single copy at $32US or a site license at $125US.

Download Mathematics Worksheet Factory LiteMathematics Worksheet Factory Lite Download this free Math worksheet software package. Easy to use. For grades K-6.

 

Download Mathematics Worksheet Factory DeluxeMathematics Worksheet Factory Deluxe : Download a free trial version of this program. This is suitable for grades 1-8. The registration fee after the trial period is $25US.

Kids DomainKids Domain PC Downloads - Math Worksheets and Kids Domain Mac Downloads - Math Worksheets both provide links to many worksheet programs available for downloading.

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Grade Books & Management Tools

Funbrain.com's Teacher LoungeFunBrain.com - Teachers Lounge :  "Assessment Made Easy " using Quiz Lab. Save time tracking student progress. Enrich your curriculum to meet students' diverse needs. Keep parents and students informed about classwork and student progress. You can select from thousands of pre-made quizzes or create your own in minutes. Your students take your quizzes online. Then, Quiz Lab scores, records, analyzes, and emails the results to you automatically. There are two levels of service, Quiz Lab Basic (free) and Quiz Lab Pro (29.95US/yr.). The Pro version gives full-featured services.

Mygradebook.commygradebook.com is a web-based teacher gradebook useful in enhancing communication between teachers, students and parents. It allows teachers to log in and work on their gradebook at any time from any computer connected to the Internet. When you assign passwords to students and parents, they can log in to view their own grading and attendance summaries. With mygradebook.com you can track, calculate, and report grades and attendance securely over the Internet.

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Resources for Student Assignments & Projects

Earliest Uses of Various Mathematical Symbols :  These pages show the names of the individuals who first used various common mathematical symbols, and the dates the symbols first appeared. 

Indices: Biographies of Mathematicians :  Includes alphabetical directories, chronological directories, and full lists, as well as features such as "Mathematician of the Day", Time Lines, Birthplace Maps, etc.

Origami & MathOrigami & Math :  If you're interested in origami and mathematics ... perhaps you are a Math student doing a report on the subject, or maybe you've always been interested in both and never made the connection, or maybe you're just curious. So exactly how do origami and Math relate to each other? Come and find out.

Math Projects for Science Fairs :  A list of possible projects and many references on topics that could make exciting and interesting projects. Warning: the list is quite incomplete (as are the references) and not all the ideas presented have been fully thought out. This is intentional. After all, it is to be a student project. Some are more interesting than others, some will require more Mathematics background than others and some have more scope for exploration than others. 

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How would you like to have your students telecollaborate (work with others on the Internet) to solve challenging problems?

MathMagic!MathMagic! :  MathMagic is a K-12 telecommunications project which posts challenges in each of four categories (k-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12) to trigger each registered team to pair up with another team and engage in a problem-solving dialog. When an agreement has been reached, one solution is posted for every pair. This program requires registration and subscription for a nominal fee.

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This collection of web pages was developed by Sherman Pevie as an assignment for CTL1605H at OISE/UT

Page last updated on 11/08/01.

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