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Resources for Mathematics

• Note : Individual resources are suitable for teacher use with all education levels unless specifically indicated otherwise.

1. AAA Maths
   Several hundred pages of interactive work, games and explanations.
   Primary, Secondary
2. Australian Sites :
• Australian CensusAtSchool
  ‘CensusAtSchool is a non compulsory education project brought to you by the Australian Bureau of Statistics [ABS]. It is a Free Internet based data collection and analysis project. Students respond to questions of interest about themselves by completing the CensusAtSchool online questionnaire. The questionnaire response data is then released back to teachers and students providing real, relevant data, for use with the supporting activities across the curriculum in all states and territories.’
  Secondary
• Groovy Mathematics
  Created for Beenleigh State School. They cover 4 levels with 5 major topics for each.
  Primary
• Links to Mathematical Sites
  [New South Wales Board of Studies]
  Covers a number of suitable sites especially for senior secondary students. Access past Higher School Certificate papers and syllabus.
  Secondary
• Mathematics.com.au
  A mathematical program which can be done online or by purchasing a CD Rom version. Operates at primary and secondary levels. Fee-based.
  Primary, Secondary
• Mathletics
  ‘Mathletics is Australia’s most used educational website ! It is the next generation in learning, helping students enjoy maths and improve their results. Mathletics covers the full Kindergarten to Year 12 curriculum. Less than $2 per week.’
• Maths Dictionary for Kids 2007, A
  An extensive alphabetical mathematics dictionary for all levels. Has both descriptor and graphic for each word/phrase that is selected. Runs from ‘Abacus’ to ‘Zero’.
  Exceptional !
• Mathslessons.com
  ‘Launched in mid 2007, our goal is to make it easier for people who are looking for math lessons to find what’s available and fits them best in their area. We plan to keep ad posting free and offer optional “extra” fee based services.’ Just beginning, but related sites [e.g. Tennislessons.com] seem to be going well, and this may be worth visiting again to see how it progresses in the future.
• Maths on The Net
  A collection of links compiled by the Country Area Program in NSW. Their 2005 site is also accessible.
• Online Teachers’ Resource Network
  [Links to Student Sites]
  The links are described as for fun, homework & help. They are clearly annotated and include links to a variety of sites at different levels, some of which have already been included on this web site.
  Primary, Secondary
3. Challenge Maths
   Activities to extend more capable primary level students, at using secondary maths such as trigonometry, statistics, probability and algebra. Challenge students and provide activities for gifted students. Books expensive but may be worth considering as a school.
   Primary, Secondary
4. Classroom Resource Bank
   High school course activities.
   Secondary
5. Cornell Maths Gateway
   Secondary resources available through annotated links.
   Secondary
6. Educator’s Reference Desk Resource Guides
   [The Lesson Plans]
   Plans for mathematics lessons. Many are based in North America and require some adjustment.
   Primary, Secondary
7. Educators, Mathematics Resources for
   Links done under a range of headings, the first grouping not annotated, the second grouping annotated.
   Primary, Secondary
8. Eisenhower National Clearing House
   [For Mathematics and Science]
   Links to other sites that provide resources, lesson plans, etc.. Requires judicious checking to get best value.
   Primary, Secondary
9. Frank Potter’s Gems : Mathematics
   Mathematics sites linked to topics and grades.
   Primary, Secondary
10. IB Higher Level Mathematics
    Syllabus areas have links to specific tools related to topics.
    Secondary
11. Kathy Schrock Guide : Mathematics
    One of the best subject site listings on the web. This covers mathematics.
12. King’s Maths Activities
    Done by teachers. Links to sites classified into groups.
    Primary
13. Links of Interest to a Mathematics Teacher
    Approximately 140, clearly annotated links collected by a Mathematics teacher. Everything from a Glossary of Mathematical Mistakes through to Maths & Reasoning at High School/College level. An eclectic collection.
14. LTP - Math
    Links under headings such as Interactive Web Pages, Resources, Fractal Resources and Macintosh Software.
    Primary, Secondary
15. Mathematical Games
    Discover games and puzzles. Some solutions are provided. Find out about still unsolved mathematical puzzles.
    Primary, Secondary
16. Mathematics Plus
    For secondary students and teachers. Resources under year listings, links, ‘have your say’ and more. Teacher materials for computer mathematics, lesson plans and more.
    Secondary
17. Math Forum Home Page, The
    Resources, news, topics, ask an expert, Maths Education, Key Issues, tools and more. US based, so may require modifications for Australian use.
    Primary, Secondary
18. Math Central
    Resources set out in strands.
    Primary, Secondary
19. Maths.com : References
    Formulae, history of mathematics, tools to help with mathematics.
    Secondary
20. Maths Glossary
    Developed by Harcourt Brace. Provides accurate definitions and visuals to help understanding.
    Primary, Secondary
21. Maths Internet Guide, The
    ‘Over 100 top websites carefully chosen for their interactivity and grouped into five search categories ideal for individual learning, homework, classroom discussion or students’ project.’
    Primary, Secondary
22. Maths Links : Classroom Resources
    Links to appropriate mathematical sites.
    Secondary
23. Maths References
    Encyclopaedia of information suitable for teachers but also students and parents. Interactive wherever possible.
    Primary, Secondary
24. Mudd, Maths Fun Facts
    ‘This archive is designed as a resource for enriching your math courses and nurturing your interest and talent in mathematics ! Each Math Fun Fact is a math puzzle or short article that contains a cool mathematics idea.’
    Primary, Secondary
25. Nrich
    ‘This site supports teachers and learners of mathematics with thousands of Free resources which are designed to develop subject content knowledge and problem-solving and thinking skills.’ Each month there is a major theme which is followed, e.g. Equations. Advice is given about stages that are relevant to levels of schooling.
26. Puzzles with Polyhedra and Numbers
    [Jorge Rezende]
    Originally Portuguese but also in English. Articles and pages to work with polyhedra, with permutations and/or numbers. All in .pdf format and easily re-produced. Has other puzzles also in .pdf format.
    Secondary
27. Projects for Maths Fairs
    Provides suitable activities from Maths Fun Fairs.
    Primary
28. Software
    This incorporates commercial software. For Freeware, check the Educational Software page.
• Cluefinders Series
  Primary
• Eduss Mathematics IMTA;
  Primary
• Maths Blaster 9-12
  Primary
• Maths Blaster - Total Maths Solution 7-9
  Secondary
• Maths Archives
  Software and teaching resources. Sub-divisions help access.
  Secondary
• MathsPOWER
  Purchasable program offered in sections related to school levels. Contains information for parents, Free online assessments, FAQs, sample lessons and more. The outlines appear worthwhile.
• Maths Shareware and Freeware
  Based on the Swarthmore index. This provides ‘very cheap’ software to address specific mathematical areas.
  Primary, Secondary
• Peanut Software
  Software for completing calculations and investigations.
  Primary, Secondary
• Superkids Maths Worksheet Creator
  Primary, Secondary
• Teachers’ Choice Software
  Free trial software, Free online tutoring, study topics and teaching resources.
  Secondary
• Topology and Geometry Software
29. Teacher2Teacher
    Answers questions about teaching mathematics. Could be used with parents to increase understanding.
    Primary, Secondary
30. Trigonometry
    Secondary
31. Uniform Polyhedra
    Information about polyhedra while seeing animated presentations of each. Suitable for use by students.
    Primary, Secondary
32. Welcome to the Cornell Theory Centre
    ‘This Gateway provides links to resources in mathematics and science for educators and students in grades 9-12, although teachers of other levels may find these materials helpful’.
    Secondary
33. Woodlands Measures Skills
    ‘This resource has been created by Woodlands Junior School [UK] for students to improve their maths skills and for teachers seeking mathematics resources.’ Extensive links to games, puzzles, activities and more in areas including Time, Measurement, area/perimeter, capacity, angles, weight, money and reading scales.
    Primary
34. WWW Maths Links
    ‘These links will take you to other interesting Maths sites on the Internet.’ From school presentations to comics, dictionaries to robots.
35. Yahoo ! Science : Mathematics
    Starting place to find sites for this area.
    Primary, Secondary