Education

ACTS Mathematics
Irish school mathematics review, with answers.
http://www.acts.tinet.ie/maths.html

Answering Mathematics Helper
Exercise tool to practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, trigonometry and fuzzy logic problems.
http://www.answermath.com/

BrainTrax
Offers assistance in algebra, geometry, trigonomety and calculus. Contains real-world examples, detailed example problems, and interactive features. Internet Explorer 5.0+ on a Windows PC is required.
http://braintrax.mst.edu/

Bymath.com
Online mathematical high school. Includes sections of curriculum of elementary mathematics and practice tests.
http://www.bymath.com

Canadian Mathematical Society - Math Projects for Science Fairs
Offers ideas for contestants for various topics such as numbers, time scheduling, games, geometry, and combinatorics.
http://camel.math.ca/Education/mpsf/

Children's Mathematics
A network of teachers, educators and students interested in supporting and developing children's early graphic interpretations of mathematical concepts.
http://www.childrens-mathematics.net/

Chisenbop Tutorial
A method of doing basic arithmetic using the fingers that is attributed to the Korean tradition.
http://www.cs.iupui.edu/~aharris/chis/chis.html

Common Errors in Undergraduate Mathematics
Describes the errors seen most frequently in undergraduate mathematics, the most likely causes and remedies. Avoid these in order to improve class performance.
http://www.math.vanderbilt.edu/~schectex/commerrs/

Coolmath.com
An amusement park of mathematics. Puzzles and number problems, fractals, geometry, calculus, algebra, online games, online calculators, and links.
http://www.coolmath.com/

Cornell University: Historical Math Monographs
Digital images of many famous and important math texts Indexed by author and title.
http://historical.library.cornell.edu/math/

Count On
Features games, puzzles and competitions for all ages. Details of events, an online maths museum, newspaper and magazines. Resources for parents and teachers.
http://www.counton.org/

Curious Math
Tricks and rules for quickly calculating certain types of problems. Also has some entertaining trivia and facts that are nice to slip into casual conversation.
http://www.curiousmath.com/

Cut the Knot: Interactive Mathematics Miscellany and Puzzles
Features instructional games and puzzles based on a variety of math topics. Includes more serious articles about the language of math and related links.
http://cut-the-knot.com/

Cynthia Lanius: Fractals
Features class exercises and lessons or making fractals. Includes explanation of this unique image and types of formulas that are used to create it.
http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/frac/

A Different Place
Gateway to standards-based mathematics education. Internet resources to improve teaching learning of school mathematics based on the NCTM Priniples and Standards for School Mathematics.
http://www.adifferentplace.org/

Dyscalculia
Explains what this math learning difficulty is, signs of a child having this disease, and basic screening topics.
http://www.dyscalculiainfo.org/

Dyscalculia
A personal account of the mathematical learning disability.
http://www.dozenlilacs.com/A%20Dozen%20Lilacs%20In%20A%20Shoebox/Dyscalculia.html

Extracting Square Roots by Means of Napier Rods
Illustrated, step-by-step tutorial.
http://www2.qnet.fi/abehr/Achim/Calculators_Napier_rods2.html

GCSE Maths Revision
Features brief reviews of basic math concepts, from numbers and fractions to probability and statistics. Also, includes formula page and help forum.
http://www.mathsrevision.net/gcse/

Gelatinous Vector Components
Meant for Grade 7-9 (age 12-14), younger and older. This experiment demonstrates the x and y components of a vector force.
http://www.madsci.org/experiments/archive/854443128.Ma.html

Innumeracy.com
Common mathematical and logical errors.
http://innumeracy.com/

Interactive Math Server
Interactive exercises, online calculators and plotters, mathematical recreations. Available in French and English.
http://wims.unice.fr/~wims/wims.cgi

An Invitation To Mathematics
A free tutorial that explains difficult algebra, trigonometry and calculus concepts to beginning middle/high school students in a simplified way that they can understand and use.
http://members.tripod.com/learnmath/

K-12 Activities
MathMol (Mathematics and Molecules) is designed to serve as an introductory starting point for K-12 students and teachers interested in the field of molecular modeling and its application to mathematics.
http://www.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/K_12.html

Keith Devlin - The Math Guy
The professor is a regular visitor to NPR's Weekend Edition, where he discusses math topics, both popular and theoretical. Includes links to NPR segments for this show since 1995.
http://www.stanford.edu/~kdevlin/MathGuy.html

LD OnLine : Math Learning Disabilities
Long article providing descriptions of various math learning disabilities.
http://www.ldonline.org/article/5896

The Living Mathematics Project
Working to apply recent advances in computer programming languages and the technology of the World Wide Web to construct a new medium for the communication of Mathematics. Includes links to several visualization sites. [Java.]
http://sunsite.ubc.ca/LivingMathematics/V001N01/UBCExamples/

Math Abundance
Tutorial covers trigonometry, vectors, lines,complex numbers, cubic equations sequences and limits, continuity derivatives, minimum and maximum values, exponential and logarithmic functions, hyperbolic functions, finding roots of equations, integration, polar coordinates and integration.
http://www.ping.be/~ping1339/

Math as Language
A brief discussion of math lingo and how it is different from regular communications. Includes additional resource links.
http://www.cut-the-knot.com/language/index.shtml

Math Centre
Free mathematics support materials for UK university professionals and students.
http://www.mathcentre.ac.uk/

Math Corner
Visitors can test their math skills and do research. Also, offered are math supplies like: books, calculators, and software.
http://www.mathcorner.com/

Math Forum Quick Reference
Resources for teaching all levels of K-12 math.
http://mathforum.org/special.html

Math Help
Tips and techniques for sixth grade math through high school, and offers one-on-one help for math students using a variety of methods.
http://2000clicks.com/MathHelp/

Math in Daily Life
Virtual exhibit looks at the ways people use math every day, from cooking to planning for retirement. Offers teachers labs and workshops.
http://www.learner.org/interactives/dailymath/

Math Magic
K-12 telecommunications project motivates students to use computer technology while increasing problem-solving strategies and communications skills. Posts challenges in 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.
http://mathforum.org/mathmagic/

Math Notes
Quick reference for basic algebra, trigonometry, geometry, calculus, and physics formulas. Includes online calculators.
http://www.geocities.com/tvtronix/mathnotes/

The Math Page
Arithmetic and trigonometry courses taught at Borough of Manhattan Community College, The City University of New York.
http://www.themathpage.com/

Math Skills
Provides regular newsletters, survey data, a discussion group and conference details, as well as resource lists.
http://www.hull.ac.uk/mathskills/

MathBank
A resource bank of teaching material for lecturers and students in mathematics at UK universities. Free upload and download of material. Registration required.
http://www.mathbank.soton.ac.uk/

Math.com
Homework help, tutoring, and formulas.
http://www.math.com/

A Mathematical Fair in Kazakhstan
Puzzles and educational projects in maths.
http://www.geocities.com/mathfair2002/

Mathematical Musings
Articles on mathematics, problem of the month, software and computing projects, and other resources.
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Launchpad/5577/musings/Musings.html

Mathematically Correct
Critiques and concerns regarding various reform efforts, fads and trends in math instruction, described as "fuzzy math" or "New-New Math." Includes news from the "math wars" and resources for assessing different curricula.
http://www.mathematicallycorrect.com/

Mathematics Experiences Through Image Processing (METIP)
Materials that promote digital image processing as a means of motivating K-12 students in mathematics and as a means of teaching mathematical concepts.
http://www.cs.washington.edu/research/metip/

Mathematics for Mechanics
Topics: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry, Calculus, Vectors. Teaching material and tests. Pages created by Mehrdad Negahban and the University of Nebraska.
http://em-ntserver.unl.edu/Math/mathweb/mathtoc.html

Mathematics Learning and Assessment
Sharing Innovative Practices. A report on innovations at various UK universities.
http://www.hull.ac.uk/mathskills/themes/theme3/mathskill.html

The Mathematics of Cartography
Learning math through maps.
http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/pres/map/

Mathematics Reference
Trigonometry identities and calculus rules for integration and differentiation.
http://www.alcyone.com/max/reference/maths/index.html

Mathguide
A mathematics-related, one-stop website for interactive lessons, puzzles, educational issues, terminology, help, projects and lessons.
http://www.mathguide.com/

MathSphere
For teachers and parents to download practice worksheets and tests to improve children's achievement. Competitions, children's pages and children's contributions.
http://www.mathsphere.com/

Mathstutor
GCSE mathematics explanations, examples and exercises. Also, English football club statistics.
http://www.ict-teacher.com/Mathstutor/maths.html

MathWorld Interactive
Participating students from all over the world work on open-ended word problems called MathWorld Interactive Challenges. During the cycle, students discuss, share ideas, meet each other, and ask questions on the he MathWorld Interactive Message Boards.
http://mathforum.org/mathworld/

Mazes from Newton's Apple
What does mathematics have to do with mazes? What is the history behind mazes? Are there different kinds of mazes? What is topology? David solves a maze by applying the principles of mathematics.
http://www.tpt.org/newtons/11/mazes.html

MCA's Free Online Math Lessons
Features selected learning modules for arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics and probability. Includes some resource links.
http://www.staff.vu.edu.au/mcaonline/units/index.html

Mega-Mathematics
An educational project of Los Alamos National Laboratory.
http://www.ccs3.lanl.gov/mega-math/

Meridian Creative Group
Creates educational print and software programs that teach math concepts with real-life applications.
http://www.meridiancg.com/

Mortensen Math
Products designed for a mathematics curriculum by an educator and mathematician. Includes online activities for kids.
http://www.mortensenmathdirect.com/

Multiplication Help
Learn to multiply by counting with fingers. Fee based service.
http://www.multiteach.net/

Murderous Maths
Books, games, hints, tricks.
http://www.murderousmaths.co.uk/

Natural Math
To create and then develop an environment for learning mathematics. Articles, software tools and links.
http://www.naturalmath.com/

Navigational Vectors
Interactive site allows students to solve a real world problem using science and mathematics. Learn about vectors by using real-time weather maps and by tracking real planes flying in the U.S. skies.
http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/vectors/

Newsgroup k12.ed.math
Web page for the newsgroup k12.ed.math. Contains the charter, FAQ and other information about the newsgroup.
http://www.thinkspot.net/k12math/

NRICH-Online maths club
An online maths club for young mathematicians. Publishing a monthly magazine on the web with problem sets, children's solutions to previous months problems, games, and news of events.
http://www.nrich.maths.org/

Numeracy
Those interested and involved in adult mathematical literacy may find helpful input at the numeracy discussion list.
http://mathforum.org/epigone/numeracy/

NYC Honest Open Logical Decisions (HOLD) on Mathematics Education Reform
Organization concerned with math instruction in New York City schools. Includes extensive news, advice to parents, and other information about curriculum, trends, and issues.
http://www.nychold.com/

Online Math Applications
Free stock market game to learn how the market works. Using real time data from Wall street.
http://library.thinkquest.org/4116/

Ordinary Mathematics
Covers forms, numbers and functions. Introduces high school students to basic to advanced math principles and reasoning.
http://kr.cs.ait.ac.th/~radok/math/mat/startall.htm

Piguy's Math Page
This page has dozens of math calculators, making all sorts of math, from algebra to arithmetic to geometry, easier. Also, 50,000 decimals of pi and a logarithm table.
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hall/1216/

The Precalculus Algebra TI-83 Tutorial
Includes lessons for using the TI-83 graphing calculator in a college algebra or precalculus algebra course.
http://www.titutorials.com/algb83/mainpage.htm

Pre-Sessional Maths
Refresher programme at Loughborough University.
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/faculty/eng/maths/

Primary Arithmetic, or Math
Four booklets that one can easily copy: one of math games for ages 4-8, two about teaching early math, and one that is more general. Some worksheets, number charts.
http://www3.telus.net/public/m.games/welcome.html

Problem of the Week
Creative and challenging math problems appropriate for high school students, updated often (usually weekly). Questions are archived.
http://www.theproblemsite.com/problems/maml/

Project Links
Contains modules for probability and statistics, discreet math, linear systems and advanced calculus. Developed by the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
http://links.math.rpi.edu/

Ptolemy's Ptools
Using tools of yesterday, and tools specially created for this site, Ptolemy Ptools will give you geometry projects to do with your 3D computer games as well as projects to take outside and explore the world.
http://library.thinkquest.org/19029/

QELP Web Site
Quantitative Environmental Learning Project (QELP) at Seattle Central Community College. Resources to integrate math and environmental science in college classrooms.
http://www.seattlecentral.org/qelp/

Reaching the Second Tier: Learning and Teaching Styles in College Education
Discusses the study conducted by Sheila Tobias about two groups of science students that are separated by personal math class experience. Also, explains ways to discover a student's strong point as far as assimilating and processing knowledge.
http://www.ncsu.edu/felder-public/Papers/Secondtier.html

Richard Bowles' Math Tutorials
Learn about integers, positive and negative numbers, ratios, finding average values, statistical formulas, probability, simultaneous equations, quadratic functions and the binomial distribution.
http://members.tripod.com/~RichardBowles/maths/menu.htm

SimCalc Project
Proposes a democritization of the learning of calculus through a combination of technology and curriculum reform. Main focus is to make basic concepts accessible to a variety of students by using a more intuitive approach. Includes information about current school projects. Also, lists online publications (in PDF format).
http://www.simcalc.umassd.edu/

Slates, Sliderules and Software - Teaching Math in America
Covers the use of chalk boards, geometrical models, rulers, and, calculators and computers to assist the teaching of mathematical concepts. Explains the overseas influence in education and America's additional contribution to the use of these tools. Article is from the Smithsonian Institute.
http://americanhistory.si.edu/teachingmath/html/101.htm

Solid Gold Gnarly Math
Aims at getting kids age 10-14 interested in mathematics. Reviews math books, Internet links, and software products. Offers a free newsletter and sample downloads. For parents, teachers, homeschoolers, and other adults, too.
http://www.gnarlymath.com/

S.O.S. Math
Contains tutorials covering algebra, geometry, calculus, differential equations, matrices, and complex variables. Reviews the most important results, techniques and formulas. Presented in worksheet format and require active participation. Includes practice quizzes and forum board.
http://www.sosmath.com/

21st Century Problem Solving
Sound problem solving concepts and examples that apply to grade school through graduate school and beyond.
http://www.hawaii.edu/suremath/home.html

Steve's Math Page
Dedicated to students who need help with their math courses. It contains a brief description of each branch of mathematics.
http://www.geocities.com/math84steve/

The STIMULUS Project
STIMULUS - peer assisted learning (PAL) through visits to schools. University students visit schools to share with school students their enthusiasm for science, engineering, computers, mathematics or medical sciences and, guided by experienced teachers, to assist the pupils in their school work.
http://www.stimulus.maths.org/

The Student Support Centre (UK) Ltd
Home based learning materials to supplement classroom work using Maths and English videos for ages 5-18. With over 40,000 students the results speak for themselves.
http://www.student-support.co.uk/

Study Skills Online
An electronic guide to some of the best ways to study by Martin Greenhow, Brunel University.
http://www.brunel.ac.uk/~mastmmg/ssguide/sshome.htm

Teachers' Lab - Patterns in Mathematics
Teachers explore how patterns occur in numbers and in words in this interactive lab.
http://www.learner.org/teacherslab/math/patterns/index.html

Teaching Innovations
A collection of case studies illustrating some innovative practices currently taking place in Higher Education Mathematics Departments across the United Kingdom. Ken Houston (Staff and Educational Development Association).
http://www.infj.ulst.ac.uk/~cdmx23/innovations.html

Topics in High School Mathematics
Several topics in high school mathematics presented so as to engage interest of students. Includes description of slide rule to find missing side of right triangle and method of calculating times for Earth to rotate and for the moon to revolve around Earth.
http://www.geocities.com/athens/delphi/5136/index.html

Vectors by the University of Guelph
Explanations notations, arithmetic operations, rules and the relationship to Cartesian graphs.
http://www.physics.uoguelph.ca/tutorials/vectors/vectors.html

Visual Mathematics
Visual Mathematics is a forum for the dialogue between artists and scientists.
http://members.tripod.com/vismath/

Web-Based Math Resources for the College Student
There is a large and rapidly growing body of material on the web that may be of use to the mathematics student. Here are the authors' choices for best of those sites.
http://www.langara.bc.ca/mathstats/resource/onWeb/

What is a Power of Ten?
Visual lesson on orders of magnitude (distances in this case), from a perspective of 10E-15 meters to 10E26 meters.
http://microcosm.web.cern.ch/Microcosm/P10/english/

The Wonders of Vedic Mathematics
An alternative way of learning mathematics based on Sanskrit religious texts.
http://vedmaths.tripod.com/

Xocxoc
Glossary of mathematical mistakes; quotes; puzzles and problems; links.
http://mathmistakes.com/