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Math
Grades 5-8Number Sense
and Operations Resources
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Adler, D. (1995). Calculator riddles. New York: Holiday House, 32p., 0823411869, $14.95.
By
solving math problems on a calculator and turning it upside down to view the answer,
riddles can be solved in the collection of calculator riddles.
Audience:
5,6,7,8
Subject: Math Puzzles, Math Games, Calculator
Standard: 6.N.9, 6.N.16, 8.N.12
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
AIMS
Multimedia. Between
Rational Numbers. [Video], (Library Video
Co.) K1773, 11 min. $49.95
Introduces
students to fractions and how to use them in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division by using word play.
Audience: 5,6, 7
Subject: Fractions
Standard: 6.N.4, 6.N.6, 6.N.9, 8.N.1
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
AIMS
Multimedia. Between the whole numbers. [Video], (Library Video Co.) K1774, 12 min.
$49.95.
Shows to students that there are numbers between the whole numbers- fractions
Audience: 5,6
Subject: Fractions
Standard: 6.N.4, 6.N.6
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
AIMS
Multimedia. Comparing Rational Numbers. [Video], (Library Video Co.) K1775. 8 min. $49.95.
Using word play, fable characters, and tall tales, students are shown how to compare
rational numbers.
Audience: 5,6, 7
Subject: Fractions
Standard: 6.N.4, 6.N.6, 6.N.6, 8.N.1
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
AIMS
Multimedia. Equivalent Fractions. [Video], (Library Video Co.) K1776, 10 min.
$49.95.
Introduces students to fractions and show them how to add, subtract, multiply and divide
fractions.
Audience: 5,6,7,
Subject: Fractions
Standard: 6.N.4, 6.N.5, 6.N.6, 6.N.9
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
Assistant
Professor Math Series. Decimals: To be exact: Vols.
1 & 2.. [Video], (Library Video Co.)
B4220 & B4221, 20 min. $29.95.
Students are taught the concept of decimals and about the function of the decimal point.
Audience: 5,6,7
Subjects: Decimals
Standard: 6.N.5, 6.N.6, 6.N.9, 8.N.1
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
Assistant
Professor Math Series. Fractions and all their parts, Vols. 1,2, & 3. [Video], (Library Video Co.) B4212, B4213, B4214,
23 min. $29.95
Explains what fractions are and how they are used.
Audience: 5,6,7,8
Subjects: Fractions
Standard: 6.N.4, 6.N.6, 6.N.9, 8.N.1
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
Assistant
Professor Math Series. Which way is minus?.
[Video], (Library Video Co.) B4217, 19 min. $29.95.
Introduces and develop the concept of negative and positive numbers.
Audience: 7,8
Subject: Negative & Positive Integers
Standard: 8.N.6
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
Basic Math
Skills. Quick
Decimals: Vol. 4. [Video], (Library Video Co.) B5679, 45 min. $39.95.
This video introduces adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing decimals.
Audience: 5,6, 7
Subject: Decimals
Standard: 6.N.9
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
Basic Math
Skills. Quick Fractions: Vol. 2. [Video],
(Library Video Co.) B5677, 45 min. $39.95
Shows are
to reduce, multiply, comparing and adding fractions.
Audience: 5,6,7
Subject: Fractions
Standard: 6.N.5, 6.N.9, 6.N.11, 8.N.1
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
Basic Math
Skills. Quick
Percents: Vol. 1. [Video], (Library Video Co.) B5676, 45 min. $39.95.
Introduce to the math concept of percents and dealing with personal finance.
Audience: 6,7
Subject: Percents
Standard: 6.N.5, 6.N.9, 8.N.1
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
Basic Math
Skills. Quick Word Problems: Vol. 3. [Video], (Library
Video Co.) B5678, 15 min. $39.95
Students
are introduced to the math concept of word problems.
Audience: 5, 6
Subject: Word Problems
Standard: All
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
Blum, R.
(1997). Mathamusements. New York: Sterling, 95p.,
0806997842, $5.95.
An
alphabetically arranged introduction to a variety of math tricks and activities including
“Finger math, “ “Geometric Masterpieces,” and “Numerology.”
Audience:
5,6,7,8
Subject: Math Puzzles and Games
Standard: 6.N.9 6.G.1
Strand: Number Sense & Operations, Geometry
Caron, L.
(2000). Addition and subtraction. Berkeley Heights, NJ: Enslow Publishers, 64p.,
0766014320, $17.95.
Describes
the basic principles of adding and subtracting and explains how to perform these
activities.
Audience:
5,6,7,8
Subject: Addition, Subtraction
Standard: 6.N.9, 6.N.16, 8.N.12
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
Caron, L.
(2000). Fractions and decimals. Berkeley Heights, NJ: Enslow Publishers, 64p., 0766014304, $17.95.
Explains
how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions an decimals; introduces estimating
techniques; and includes many examples.
Audience:
5,6,7,8
Subject: Fractions, Decimals
Standard: 6.N.6, 6.N.14, 8.N.10
Strand: Number Sense and Operations
Caron, L.
(2001). Multiplication
and division. Berkeley Heights, N:
Enslow Publishers, 64p., 0766014312, $17.95.Describes the
basic principles of multiplication and division and explains how to perform these
activities.
Audience:
5,6,7,8
Subject: Multiplication, Division
Standard: 6.N.9, 8.N.9
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
Greenburg,
D. (2002).
200-super fun fast math
story problems.
New York: Scholastic, 0590378945, $12.95, 96p.
Quick
and funny math problems that reinforce skills in math (Multiplication,
division, fractions and much more).
Audience:
Professional
Subject:
Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Decimals,
Standard:
Number Sense & Operations
Strand:
6.N.4, 6.N.5, 6.N.6, 6.N.9, 6.N.11, 6.N.12, 6.N.13, 6.N.14, 8.N.9, 8.N.12
Julius, E.
(1992). Rapid math: tricks & tips.
New York: J. Wiley, 229p., 0471575631, $15.95.
Contains
sixty easy-to-learn math tricks and tips for solving common math problems without a
calculator.
Audience:
5,6,7,8
Subject: Math Skills
Standard: 6.N.9, 6.N.16, 8.N.12
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
King, A.
(1998). Math for fun projects.
Brookfield, CT: Copper Beech Books, 224p., 0761307893, $16.95.
Contains
interactive projects, experiments, and games designed to help children learn basic math
skills, includes tips, illustrations, helpful tools and a glossary.
Audience:
5,6
Subject: Math Skills
Standard: Includes all standards for Grades 5-6
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
Let’s Do
Math: Tools and Things. [Hybrid CD-ROM], Math Resources Inc., (Learning
Services), MATR0005-CDB, $119.95.
This
program introduces students and teachers to interactive tools that illustrate, define, and
animate 1100 math terms. Also includes a
teacher guide with suggestions and activities.
Audience: 5 and up
Subjects: All
Standard: All
Strand: All
Lewis,
J. (2002).
Arithme-Tickle. New
York: Silver Whistle, 0152164189, $16.00, 32p.
Wordplay,
riddles and math problems test reader’s skills in adding, subtracting,
multiplying, division, telling time and much more.
Audience:
5-6
Subject:
addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, time
Standard:
Number Sense & Operations
Strand:
6.N.9, 6.N.10, 6.N.11, 6.N.12, 6.N.13
Long, L.
(2000). Dazzling division: games and activities
that make math easy and fun. New York; J. Wiley, 122p., 0471369837, $12.95.
Teaches children division and how to apply it to problems.
Audience: 5,6
Subject: Division
Standard: 6.N.8, 6.N.9, 6.N.11, 6.N.13
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
Long,
L (2001). Fabulous Fractions.
New York: John Wiley, 0471369810, $12.95, 128p.
Students
will learn what fractions look like, how to write them, the relationship
between fractions and decimals and much more while playing games to
trigger their interest.
Audience:
5-6
Subject:
Fractions, Decimals
Standard:
Number Sense & Operations
Strand:
6.N.4, 6.N.5, 6.N.6, 6.N.7
Long, L.
(2000). Marvelous multiplication: games and activities that
make math easy and fun. New York: J.
Wiley, 122p., 0471369829, $12.95.
Presents
a series of activities, arranged in order of difficulty, that teach the operation of multiplication.
Audience:
5,6
Subject: Multiplication
Standard: 6.N.8, 6.N.9, 6.N.11, 6.N.13
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
Long,
L (2001). Measurement Mania.
New York: John Wiley, 0471369802, $12.95, 128p.
Inside
this book, students will learn about length, volume, weight, temperature,
time, metric system and much more.
Audience:
5-6
Subject:
Measurement
Standard:
Measurement
Strand:
6.M.1, 6.M.2, 6.M.3, 6.M.4, 6.M.5, 6.M.6
Longe, B.
(1997). The magical math book. New York: Sterling Publishing Co., 96p.,
0806999896, $14.95.
Explains
how to use well-concealed mathematical principles to perform all kinds of magic tricks.
Audience:
5,6
Subject: Mathematical recreation
Standard: 6.N.9
Strand: Number Sense & Operations,
Maganzini, C.
(1997). Cool math:math tricks, amazing math
activities, cool calculations, awesome math factoids and more. New York: Price Stern Sloan, 96p., 0843178574,
$6.99.
Describes
mathematics from zero to infinity with stops along the way for ancient puzzles, awesome
math tricks, tantalizing math trivia, incredible shortcuts, and mysterious number magic.
Audience:
5,6,7,8
Subject: Math Tricks, Math Trivia, Math Puzzles
Standard: 6.N.2, 6.N.3, 8.N.2, 8.N.4
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
Mancuso,
K. (2002).
Math Starters for every day
of the school year.
New York: Scholastic, 0439317533, $10.95, 80p.
180
reproducible skill building math problems that correlate with the NCTM
standards.
Audience:
5-8 Professional
Subject:
All
Standard:
All
Strand:
All
Markle, S.
(1993). Math mini-mysteries. New York: Atheneum, 58p., 068931700X, $16.00.
Presents
challenging problems which can be solved by using suggested problem-solving techniques and
basic math.
Audience:
5,6,7
Subject: Problem Solving, Math Problems
Standard: 6.N.9, 6.N.13
Strand: Number Sense and Operations
Mastering Skills & Concepts: Course IV: Basic
Math. [Mac/Win CD-ROM], Riverdeep
Interactive Learning, (Learning Services), EDMK3045-MCCD/MPC, $157.95
Students focus on arithmetic, numbers & operation.
Students also investigate properties of fractions, decimals, percents and
integers.
Audience: 6-8
Subjects: Fractions, Decimals, Percents
Standard: All
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
Math Munchers
Deluxe. [Hybrid CD-ROM], The Learning Company, (Learning
Services), MECC0570-CDBS, $47.95.
This
program helps build skills in whole numbers, fractions, decimals and simple geometry.
Audience: 5, 6
Subjects: Fractions, Decimals, Geometry
Standard: 6.N.5, 6.N.6, 6.N.7, 6.G.1, 6.G.2
Strand: Numbers Sense & Operations, Geometry
Neuschwander,
C. (1999). Sir Cumference and the dragon of pi. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge, 32p., 1570911649,
$6.95.
Radius,
son of Sir Cumference, embarks on a quest to find the magic number known as pi in order to
restore his father, who has been turned into a dragon—to his original shape.
Audience:
7,8
Subject: Pi
Standard: 8.N.2
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
Olenych,
B. (2001). Math Practice Puzzles.
New York: Scholastic, 0439271673, $9.95, 48p.
A
collection of math puzzles designed to help reinforce multiplication and
division.
Audience:
5-6 - Professional
Subject:
Multiplication, Division
Standard:
Number Sense & Operations
Strand:
6.N.9, 6.N.10, 6.N.11, 6.N.12, 6.N.13
Packard,
E. (2001). Little Numbers. New
York: Millbrook Publishing, 0761313974, $15.95. 32p
This
book explores the world of fractions by using a dinosaur which is 130 feet
long and goes down to one trillionth of its size.
Audience:
5-6
Subject:
Fractions
Standard:
Number Sense & Operations
Strand:
6.N.4, 6.N.5, 6.N.6, 6.N.7
Pallotta,
J. (2002).
The Hershey’s Milk
Chocolate Multiplication Book.
New York: Cartwheel Books, 0439236231, $5.99
32p.
Pallotta
introduces simple multiplication to children in a fun way to learn.
Audience:
5-6
Subject:
Multiplication
Standard:
Number Sense & Operations
Strand:
6.N.9, 6.N.10, 6.N.11, 6.N.12, 6.N.13
Pappas,
T. (1997). The Adventures of
Penrose the Mathematical Cat. San Carlos, CA: Wide World Publishing.
1884550142,
$10.95, 132p.
Penrose
the cat has a knack for math.
He takes students on an adventurous tour of mathematical concepts
from fractions to infinity.
Audience:
5-8
Subject:
Number Sense
Standard:
Number Sense & Operations
Strand:
ALL
Pappas,
T. (1993). Fractals, googols &
other Mathematical Tales. San Carlos, CA; Wide World Publishing,
0933174896, $10.95, 55p.
This
book explores concepts such as real numbers, exponents, dimensions, and
geometry.
Audience:
5-8
Subject:
Number Sense, Geometry
Standard:
Number Sense & Operations, Geometry
Strand:
6.N.1, 6.N.2, 6.N.3, 6.N.4, 8.N.1, 8.N.10, 8.n.12, 6.G.1, 6.G.2, 6.G.9,
8.G.7, 8.G.1
Pappas,
T. (1999). Math Talk. San
Carlos, CA: Wide World Publishing, 0933174748, $8.95, 71p.
Math
concepts written in poetry form meant to be read aloud by 2 readers.
A
nice introduction to math terms.
Audience:
5-8
Subject:
All
Standard:
All
Strand:
All
Video Tutor. Basic
Number. [Video], (Library Video Co.)
B6916, 46 min. $29.95
Learn to compare equivalent fractions, decimal/fraction changes, rounding exponents, prime
number and common factors. (workbook included)
Audience: 6,7,8
Subjects: Fractions, Decimals
Standard: 6.N.5, 6.N.8, 8.N.1
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
Video Tutor. Basic
word problems. [Video], (Library Video
Co.) B6915, 63 min. $29.95.
Covers basic math operations that are needed to solve word problems.
Audience: 5,6,7
Subjects: Word Problems
Standard: All
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
Video Tutor. Decimals.
[Video], (Library Video Co.) B6912, 60 min. $29.95
Learn to
add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals.
Audience: 5,6,7,8
Subjects: Decimals
Standard: 6.N.5, 6.N.6, 6.N.9, 8.N.1
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
Video Tutor, Fractions. [Video], (Library Video Co.) B6913, 98 min.
$29.95.
Complete overview of fractions, including adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing
fractions.
Audience: 5,6,7,8
Subjects: Fractions
Standard: 6.N.4, 6.N.6, 6.N.9, 8.N.1
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
Video Tutor. Percents.
[Video], (Library Video Co.) B6911, 92 min. $29.95.
Learn how to convert decimals and fractions into percents and visa versa, also includes
workbook.
Audience: 6,7,8
Subjects: Percents
Standard: 6.N.5, 6.N.9, 8.N.1
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
Wise,
B. (2002). Whodunit Math Puzzles.
New York: Sterling Publications, 0806980737, $6.95, 96p.
Cal
Q. Leiter, junior detective solve crimes and puzzles by using math.
Audience:
5-8
Subject:
Number Sense
Standard:
Number Sense & Operations
Strand:
6.N.9, 6.N.10, 6.N.11, 6.N.13, 8.N.11, 8.N.12
Zaslavsky,
C. (2001).
Number Sense and Nonsense.
Chicago: Chicago Review Press, 1556523785,
$160p.
80
plus math activities and number games to help students to use and remember
the math process.
Audience:
5-6
Subject:
Number Sense
Standard:
Number Sense & Operations
Strand:
ALL
Math
Grades 5-8
Number Sense and Operations Resources
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Web Sites
Banfill, J.C.
(2000-2001). AAA Math.
Covers
many math standards from the frameworks with explanations and drills and immediate
correction feedback. Useful for home and
individual classroom use.
URL:
www.aaamath.com Free
Audience: Grades 5-8, searchable by grade
Subjects: Math drills
Standard: All areas
Strand: All
Eric
Clearinghouse on Information and Technology, Syracuse University. (1992-2001). Ask Eric.
Ask Eric is an educationally sound long standing resource which provides educators with a
forum for lesson plan sharing and teaching inquiries.
The math section includes concise, solid lesson plan ideas labeled with
grade levels.
URL: http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/
Audience: Teachers
Subjects: Lesson plans
Standard: All
Strand: All
Gisele Glosser.
(1998-2001). Mrs. Glosser’s Math Goodies
A straight forward user friendly site with lots of math support for students, parents, and
teachers. Unique features include subject
specific math chat boards, calculators and puzzles.
URL: www.mathgoodies.com Free
Audience: Grades 5-8
Subjects: Homework help, Math support
Standard: Variety
Strand: All
Harcourt School
Publishers. (undated). The Learning Site.
By
going to the sitemap or search page of this commercial educational software site and
scrolling to the “Math Advantage” section, educators will find good reproducible
worksheets and lesson ideas. There are also
interesting “math matching” games that focus on skills with high quality graphic
effects.
URL:
www.harcourtschool.com/sitemap Free
Audience: Teachers, parents of grades 5-8
Subjects: reciprocals, fractions, area, measurement
Standard: 6.N.4, 6.M.1,3,4
Strand:
Measurement, Number Sense
Houghton
Mifflin. (2001). Education Place.
This is a fun kid’s page on this new expansive education site from Houghton Mifflin
publishers. Students can answer weekly
challenge questions, submit answers, follow up on solutions and be eligible for summer
grand prize drawings with correct answers.
URL: www.eduplace.com/math/brain/index.html Free
Audience: Grades 5-8, searchable by grade
Subjects: Brainteasers
Standard: 6.N.9, 8.N.12
Strand: Number Sense and Operations
Internet
Learning Network.(2000). Internet Learning
Network.
High
quality web interface in partnership with AOL and NASA designed to “stimulate
improvements in K-12 math and science education”. Allows student to register, answer
questions, and compare scores to a national database.
URL:
www.getsmarter.org/index.cfm. Free
Audience: 5-8+
Subjects: algebra, data analysis, probability, fractions, geometry and more
Standard: Variety
Strand:All
Knowledge Share
LLC. (1998-2001) Superkids
Math Worksheet Creator.
Users create worksheets by requesting functions, # of digits, negatives/positives,
decimals, etc.
URL: http://www.superkids.com/aweb/tools/math/index
Free
Audience: 5-8+, teachers
Subjects: Worksheets
Standard: 6.N.9, 8.N.12
Strand: Number Sense and Operations
Lanius,
C. (2002). Mathematics Lessons that
are Fun Fun Fun
Lessons
that show how math can be fun.
URL:
math.rice.edu/~lanius/Lessons/#top
FREE
Audience:
5-8
Subject:
ALL
Standard:
ALL
Strand:
ALL
Long,
L. (2002). Color Math Pink.
This
site is designed specifically to help middle school girls excel in math.
URL:
www.colormathpink.com
$25.00
per year
Audience:
5-8
Subject:
ALL
Standard:
ALL
Strand:
ALL
Math League
Multimedia. (1998-2001). Math League.
This
is a contest site for middle to upper grades. This site offers one fairly helpful page
titled “Help Facility for Grades
4-8
URL:
www.mathleague.com/ Fees for contest booklets
Audience: 5-12
Subjects: Math Contests
Standard: 6.N.1-15, 6.M.1-7, 6.G.1-9
Strand: All
Mathcounts
Foundation. (1999-2001). Mathcounts.
This site’s mission is as a “coaching and competition program for middle school
students nationwide.” Many links to math sites, not all good.
URL: www.mathcounts.org Free
Audience: Grades 5-8, teachers
Subjects: Math contests
Standard: Variety
Strand: All
MathMedics
(2002).
SOS MATH
Find
reviews of all algebraic concepts
URL:
www.sosmath.com
FREE
Audience:
5-8
Subject:
Algebra
Standard:
Patterns, Relations & Algebra
Strand:
ALL
McQuinn,
D. (2001).
Highline Advanced Math
Programs.
This
site allows students to take math quizzes, convert units and to look up
math definitions.
URL:
www.blarg.net/~math
FREE
Audience:
5-8
Subject:
ALL
Standard:
ALL
Strand:
ALL
Motyka,
M. (2001).
Math League.
This
is a math help resource for grades 5 – 8.
URL:
www.mathleague.com/help/help.htm
FREE
Audience:
5-8
Subject:
ALL
Standard:
All
Strand:
All
National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics. (undated). nctm.org
The official site of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The “Illuminations web page” expands the
national standards in a creative way with electronic entries organized by grade level,
lesson ideas, links.
URL: www.nctm.org Free
Audience: Teachers
Subjects: Math--general
Standard:
All
Strand: All
National
Science Foundation. (U.S. Department of Education). (1999-2001). Figure This: Math Challenge for Families
Simplified
site, good for less confident students looking for brainteasers. Covers many math subjects with delightful graphics
and sensible navigation.
URL:
www.figurethis.org Free
Audience: Grades 5-6, families
Subjects: Brainteasers
Standard: 6.N.9
Strand: Number Sense and Operations
Public
Broadcasting System Teacher Source. (2001). Mathline
Teachersource has a math link which offers solid lesson plans. Mathline is a piece
the math link which has an e-journal format with challenge activities based on a new
mathematical subject each month.
URL: www.pbs.org/teachersource Free
Audience: Grades 5-8
Subjects: Math--General
Standard: All
Strand: All
Rand, Richard
E. (1998-2001). Visual Fractions
This site has clear graphical images of fraction problems.
The number line graphics resemble the sample problems in the math frameworks
under Number Sense and Operations. A good
support tool with clear explanations for fraction terminology.
URL: www.visualfractions.com Free
Audience: 5-6+
Subjects: fractions
Standard: 6.N.6 Find fractions on number line, 6.N.7 Mixed numbers
Strand: Number Sense and Operations
Swarthmore
University. (1994-2001). The Math Forum.
The link “web units & lesson plans” on this page lists good quality
expressive lessons which allow students to explore math, hands on. This site also is host to Ask Dr. Math, a
favorite web math question/answer page.
URL: http://mathforum.com
Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Math Lessons
Standard: All
Strand: All
Thomas,
P. (2002). Discovery School.
This
site offers instant solutions for your math problems.
It also gives you an explanation on how they reach their answers.
It will tell the students that webmath will not be there when they
take their test, so they should look at the explanations.
URL:
school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/webmath
FREE
Audience:
5-8
Subject:
ALL
Standard:
ALL
Strand:
ALL
The World
of Math Online (2002)
Gives
definitions, examples, and practice on all areas of math.
URL:
www.math.com
FREE
Audience:
5-8
Subject:
ALL
Standard:
ALL
Strand:
ALL
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Math
Grades 5-8Patterns,
Relations, Algebra Resources
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Print and Media
Algebra World:
An introduction. [Hybrid CD-ROM], MathRealm. (Learning Services), COGTOO1O-CDBS,
$79.95.Includes concept-building lessons on equations, rations, percents, variables,
expressions, proportion, geometry, and negative numbers.
Audience: 7 & 8
Subjects: Algebra
Standard: All
Strand: Patterns, Relations, & Algebra
Assistant
Professor Math Series. What are variables?.
[Video], (Library Video Co.) B4215, 18 min. $29.95.
Introduces the mathematical concept of a symbol holding the place for a value in an
equation.
Audience: 5,6,7,8
Subject: Variable
Standard: 6.P.2,6.P.3, 8.P.2, 8.P.3
Strand: Patterns, Relations, & Algebra
Astro Algebra. Mighty
Math. [Hybrid CD-ROM], Edmark,
(Learning Services), EDMK0405-CDBS, $55.95.
Teaches students the concept and problem-solving skills needed to master basic algebra.
Audience: 7, 8
Subjects: Algebra
Standard: All
Strand: Patterns, Relations, & Algebra
Caron, L.
(2000). Pre-algebra and algebra. Berkeley Heights, NJ: Enslow Publishers, 64p.,
0766014347, $17.95.Introduces
basic algebra, including integers and variables, explains problem solving techniques and
includes many examples.
Audience:
7,8
Subject: Algebra
Standard: 6.P.1, 6.P.2, 6.P.3, 8.P.1, 8.P.2, 8.P.3
Strand: Patterns, Relations, and Algebra
Kenda, M.
(1995). Math wizardry for kids. Hauppauge, NY: Barron’s Educational Series,
0812018095, $13.95.
A guide
to making math exciting that suggest methods and activities for learning the basics by
exploring shapes, discovering patterns and rhythms, and creating and playing with games
and codes.
Audience:
5,6,7
Subject: Patterns, Shapes, Codes, Math Games
Standard: 6.G.1, 6.P.4
Strand: Geometry, Patterns, Relations & Algebra
King, A.
(1998). Discovering patterns. Brookfield, CT: Copper Beech Books, 32p.,
0761307346, $5.95.
Explores patterns in nature and in numbers through games and projects using codes,
algebra, and arithmetic.
Audience: 5,6,7
Subject: Algebra, Patterns
Standard: 6.P.4
Strand: Patterns, Relations, & Algebra
Let’s Do
Math: Tools and Things. [Hybrid CD-ROM], Math Resources Inc., (Learning
Services), MATR0005-CDB, $119.95.
This
program introduces students and teachers to interactive tools that illustrate, define, and
animate 1100 math terms. Also includes a
teacher guide with suggestions and activities.
Audience: 5 and up
Subjects: All
Standard: All
Strand: All
Mastering Skills & Concepts: Course V:
Pre-Algebra. [Mac/Win CD-ROM],
Riverdeep Interactive Learning, (Learning Services), EDMK3050-MCCD/MPC, $157.95.
Students can focus on skills and concepts found in algebra, geometry, statistics, and
probability.
Audience: 6-8
Subjects: Algebra, Geometry, Statistics
Standard: 6.D.1, 6.G.1, 6.P.6, 6.P.2, 8.P.1, 8.P.2, 8.P.3, 8.G.1, 8.G.2,
8.D.1, 8.D.2
Strand: Patterns, Relations, & Algebra, Geometry, Data Analysis,
Statistics & Probability
Pre-Algebra
World-Number Sense. [Hybrid CD-ROM], MathRealm, (Learning Services)
COGTOOO5-CDBS, $79.95.
Teaches
key pre-algebra concepts.
Audience: 5-8
Subjects: Algebra
Standard: 6.P.1, 6.P.2, 8.P.1, 8.P.2
Strand: Patterns, Relations, & Algebra
Video Tutor. Pre-Algebra.
[Video], (Library Video Co.) B6914, 95 min. $29.95.
This video teaches how to do simple equations and includes a workbook.
Audience: 6, 7
Subjects: Algebra
Standard: 8.P.1, 8.P.2, 8.P.3, 6.N.14
Strand: Patterns, Relations, & Algebra
Math
Grades 5-8
Patterns, Relations, Algebra Resources
Skip to Print and Media Resources
Web Sites
Banfill,
J.C. (2000-2001). AAA Math.
Covers
many math standards from the frameworks with explanations and drills and immediate
correction feedback. Useful for home and
individual classroom use.
URL:
www.aaamath.com Free
Audience: Grades 5-8, searchable by grade
Subjects: Math drills
Standard: All areas
Strand: All
Eric
Clearinghouse on Information and Technology, Syracuse University. (1992-2001). Ask Eric.
Ask Eric is an educationally sound long standing resource which provides educators with a
forum for lesson plan sharing and teaching inquiries.
The math section includes concise, solid lesson plan ideas labeled with
grade levels.
URL: http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/
Audience: Teachers
Subjects: Lesson plans
Standard: All
Strand: All
Explore
Learning, LLC. (1999-2001). ExploreMath.com
This site requires a free sign in and shockwave plug-in but it is well worth a visit. It is extremely well designed with quality graphic
representation of algebraic principles. It is
targeted to middle schoolers and provides activities and lesson plans with their
understanding in mind.
URL: www.exploremath.com Free
Audience: grades 5-8
Subjects: Alegebra
Standard: 6.P.1-6 8.P.1-10
Strand: Algebra
Gisele
Glosser. (1998-2001). Mrs. Glosser’s Math Goodies
A straight forward user friendly site with lots of math support for students, parents, and
teachers. Unique features include subject
specific math chat boards, calculators and puzzles.
URL: www.mathgoodies.com Free
Audience: Grades 5-8
Subjects: Homework help, Math support
Standard: Variety
Strand: All
Internet
Learning Network.(2000). Internet Learning
Network.
High
quality web interface in partnership with AOL and NASA designed to “stimulate
improvements in K-12 math and science education”. Allows student to register, answer
questions, and compare scores to a national database.
URL:
www.getsmarter.org/index.cfm. Free
Audience: 5-8+
Subjects: algebra, data analysis, probability, fractions, geometry and more
Standard: Variety
Strand:All
Math
League Multimedia. (1998-2001). Math League.
This
is a contest site for middle to upper grades. This site offers one fairly helpful page
titled “Help Facility for Grades
4-8
URL:
www.mathleague.com/ Fees for contest booklets
Audience: 5-12
Subjects: Math Contests
Standard: 6.N.1-15, 6.M.1-7, 6.G.1-9
Strand: All
Mathcounts
Foundation. (1999-2001). Mathcounts.
This site’s mission is as a “coaching and competition program for middle school
students nationwide.” Many links to math sites, not all good.
URL: www.mathcounts.org Free
Audience: Grades 5-8, teachers
Subjects: Math contests
Standard: Variety
Strand: All
National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics. (undated). nctm.org
The official site of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The “Illuminations web page” expands the
national standards in a creative way with electronic entries organized by grade level,
lesson ideas, links.
URL: www.nctm.org Free
Audience: Teachers
Subjects: Math--general
Standard:
All
Strand: All
Public
Broadcasting System Teacher Source. (2001). Mathline
Teachersource has a math link which offers solid lesson plans. Mathline is a piece
the math link which has an e-journal format with challenge activities based on a new
mathematical subject each month.
URL: www.pbs.org/teachersource Free
Audience: Grades 5-8
Subjects: Math--General
Standard: All
Strand: All
Swarthmore
University. (1994-2001). The Math Forum.
The link “web units & lesson plans” on this page lists good quality
expressive lessons which allow students to explore math, hands on. This site also is host to Ask Dr. Math, a
favorite web math question/answer page.
URL: http://mathforum.com
Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Math Lessons
Standard: All
Strand: All |
