Mathematics
DIRECTORIES | GAMES, PUZZLES & ACTIVITIES | LESSONS & TUTORIALS | MATHEMATICIANS | MATHEMATICS: Calculus | Fractals | Fractions | Geometry | TOOLS

DIRECTORIES

Coolmath.com - Math links by subject.

Web 66's Math Educator Page - Excellent compilation of links.

GAMES, PUZZLES & ACTIVITIES

Cut the Knot.com - Interactive games and puzzles.

FunBrain.com - Great source of online games and activities for all subjects.

Interactive Mathematics Miscellany and Puzzles

K-12 Math Problems, Puzzles, Tips & Tricks

Math Brain Teasers

MathMol K-12 Activity Page - Molecular modeling and its applications to mathematics.

MathPuzzle.com - Celebrates math puzzles and mathematical recreations.

Puzzlemaker - A puzzle generation tool for teachers, students and parents.

LESSONS & TUTORIALS

Connecting Minds - Tutorials and free downloads, by Texas Instruments.

Fun Mathematics Lessons - Math lessons by Cynthia Lanius.

The Mathematics of Change - Math articles and lessons by topic.

NCTM Illuminations - Interactive lessons for elementary, middle school and high school.

SCORE Mathematics - Function strands Internet lessons.

MATHEMATICIANS

Albert Einstein Online

Biographies of mathematicians

Biographies of Women Mathematicians

Hall of Great Mathematicians

MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive - This web site contains biographies of more than 1,100 mathematicians that you can search for either alphabetically or chronologically. Biographical entries include birth and death information, an overview of the mathematician’s work, and references. Find out which mathematician was born or died on a specific day in the Mathematicians of the Day category.

Mathematicians' anniversaries throughout the year

Mathematicians of the 17th and 18th Century - Describes the lives and works of major mathematicians, adapted from A Short Account of the History of Mathematics by W. W. Rouse Ball (4th Edition, 1908)

Photographs of Mathematicians

A Time Line of Mathematicians

MATHEMATICS
Calculus | Fractals | Fractions | Geometry

The Abacus: Art of Calculating with Beads - Learn all about the ancient abacus.

Ask Dr. Math - A question and answer service for math students and teachers.

Curious and Useful Math - Even the "math-phobic" will want to try this site. It has plenty of tricks for quickly calculating certain math problems that everyone can use. Whether you’re trying to do your homework or just want to entertain your friends, this site is not to be missed.

Dave’s Math Tables - Available in English or Spanish, this site is a great place to start when looking for a math table or formula. Math tables, graphs and formulas ranging from your basic multiplication table to the more advanced table of integrals can be found at this site. Browse by type of math such as general math, algebra, statistics, or calculus or do a keyword search. Also includes an online math dictionary. En espaņol

Math Central - Quandaries and Queries

Math in Daily Life - This site explores how math can help us in our daily lives.

Math Forum - If you’re looking for any math-related topic, chances are you’ll find what you need here. Search for K-12, college level or advanced math resources by subject, keep up on the latest topics in math, find workshops for math teachers or just browse in the one of the fascinating Forum Showcase topics like "Symmetry and Pattern: The Art of Oriental Carpets."

MathSoft: Unsolved Mathematics Problems - A gathering of questions and partial answers to unsolved math problems.

Mega Math - A project of the Los Alamos National Laboratory; this site endeavors to find ways to make challenging, interesting topics in math and computer science accessible to elementary school kids.

The Proof - From Nova Online; chronicles the struggle to prove Fermat's Last Theorem.

Statistics Every Writer Should Know - Not just writers will find this site useful. Whether you’re reading the newspaper, listening to a political speech or watching a commercial on television, statistics are everywhere and they can be confusing and misleading. This site will explain the terms and how those figures are calculated, and may help you from being tricked.

21st Century Problem Solving - Presents a vision for the future.

Virtual Polyhedra - A collection of thousands of virtual polyhedra.

Calculus

Are you ready for Calculus? - Skills for success in AP Calculus.

Mr. Calculus - Solutions to AP exam questions and ability to submit questions to "Mr. Calculus"

Fractals

The Infinite Fractal Loop - A webring dedicated to fractal art.

Interactive fractal maker

Fractions

Cynthia Lanius' Lessons: Fraction Shapes -Pattern block fractions.

Pattern Blocks: Exploring Fractions with Shapes

Geometry

The Geometry Center

TOOLS

Calculus graphics - Graphics for calculus plus links to the most frequently visited math sites.

Conversions - Interactive calculators for many measurement systems.

Educational Java Programs - This site contains java applets to be used as tools to enhance the education of children.

Free online geoboard

Furman University: Mathematical Quotations Server

GAMS - a guide to available mathematical software, by NIST.

Graph Paper Printer software - Shareware graph paper download.

Interactive models of Platonic and Archimedean Solids

Interactive triangle tiling maker

xe.com - The Universal Currency Converter™.

Posted/Updated: 06/11/2008
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