MATH MANIA!Absurd Math www.hrmvideo.com/abmath Keep older students challenged and amused with Absurd Math: Pre-Algebra from Another Dimension. This is a truly original problem-solving game series. Players are transported to another world to investigate absurd and evil occurrences, with mathematical skill and knowledge as their only guides. Math puzzles are mixed with mystery, wit, and funny supervillains to make this site a favorite with your students. Reader Service No. 54 The Little Animals Activity Centre www.bbc.co.uk/education/laac/menu.html Make learning addition and subtraction subtraction, fundamental operation of arithmetic; the inverse of addition. If a and b are real numbers (see number), then the number a−b is that number (called the difference) which when added to b (the subtractor) equals a blast with this adorable site. Count Hoot, the math-loving owl, leads children through quick math quizzes. Children start off calculating ladybug ladybug or ladybird beetle Any of the approximately 5,000 widely distributed beetles of the family Coccinellidae. The name originated in the Middle Ages, when the beetle was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and called “beetle of Our Lady. spots and advance to numerals. When they are finished with number games, they can click on other animated characters for activities in different subjects. Storybear hosts an interactive story-telling page, and children can help Digby Mole dig up his dinner by identifying rhyming words. Foxy Dancer's music game is a particular favorite! Reader Service No. 52 MathDork Game Room www.mathdork.com/mathgames.html The MathDork Game Room offers some classic video games See video game console. with a focus on algebra. Blast away at exponents while playing Asteroids This is a list of numbered minor planets, nearly all of them asteroids, in sequential order. As of late September 2007 there are 164,612 numbered minor planets, and many more not yet numbered. Most asteroids are ordinary and not particularly noteworthy. , or practice solving algebraic equations in Concentration. Students can also practice equations while racing against the clock in the timed Wallet Game. There are more animated interactive lessons, activities, and quizzes for a monthly subscription fee. Reader Service No. 53 Lemonade Stand
http://coolmath4kids.com/lemonade/index.html In this fun game, students practice math and business skills by running their own virtual lemonade stands. To make a profit, students have to consider factors such as budgets, the weather, and the quality of their lemonade. Let your students try the game, then discuss what strategies worked. Reader Service No. 51 Math Cats www.mathcats.com/ Math Cats covers everything from counting change to multiplication tables but is specifically geared toward seeing the artistic beauty in math. Visit this site to brush up to paint, or make clean or bright with a brush; to cleanse or improve; to renew. See also: Brush or test your knowledge with one of Math Cats' numerous activities. Older students can use the Polygon polygon, closed plane figure bounded by straight line segments as sides. A polygon is convex if any two points inside the polygon can be connected by a line segment that does not intersect any side. If a side is intersected, the polygon is called concave. Playground to explore tessellation In surface modeling and solid modeling, the method used to represent 3D objects as a collection of triangles or other polygons. All surfaces, both curved and straight, are turned into triangles either at the time they are first created or in real time when they are rendered. and symmetry, while younger students can learn how to make paper polyhedral polyhedral /poly·he·dral/ (-he´dril) having many sides or surfaces. polyhedral having many sides or surfaces. ornaments and find geometry in the human body. There is also an idea bank for teachers. Reader Service No. 55 MEGAmaths www.bbc.co.uk/education/megamaths/ Don't let the cute googly-eyed characters fool you-MEGAshapes explores the world of two-dimensional shapes through fun interactive activities. The Investigate link will take you to a quiz section with shapes from squares to decagons. The ShapeBook link offers information on everything from basic shapes to Venn diagrams. This site is a must for any class learning about geometric figures. After you are done learning about shapes, click on the Tables link to play some great multiplication and division games. Reader Service No. 56 Monster Math www.lifelong.com/programs/k12/math/mm/default.html This lighthearted light·heart·ed adj. Not being burdened by trouble, worry, or care; happy and carefree. See Synonyms at glad1. light site is just right for children starting math. Monster Math offers a game scenario involving quick adding and subtracting of Dred the monster's heads and then his guests' heads and feet at a birthday party. The games require counting experience and careful attention to word problems. Monster Math is a great introduction to basic math and logical thinking through word problems. Reader Service No. 57 |
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