Now that you have taken classes at the academy or explored the library, maybe you want to do a little bit of shopping!
- California
Mathematics
Council
is a professional organization that promotes
mathematics education by fostering excellence and
leadership in mathematics teaching, curriculum and
instruction through teacher awards and conferences. It
also promotes student interest in mathematics through
scholarships for mathematics students' activities, and
provides resources for educators, students and
parents.
http://www.cmc-math.org/
- Digital Ventures, Inc., has created
the Education
Resource
Network.
The network is a huge database of resources
for teachers online. Access to the resources will be free
for 90 days after the network launch (in early 1999),
then members will have to pay a fee.
http://www.ERNonline.com/toc.htm
- Geometer's
Sketchpad is a piece of
software used for modeling and exploring shapes.
Information on purchasing the software can be found at
this site, or a trial copy can be downloaded. The
software can be used in grades 5 &endash; 12.
Added 11/28/00
http://www.keypress.com/sketchpad/index.html
- This Idea
Site for Teaching K-8
Magazine covers all curricular areas, with ideas for
lessons, activities and more. You can order a
subscription for the magazine on-line.
http://www.teachingk-8.com/
- Math
in My World, from McGraw-Hill School
Division, has an
integrated technology component called Math Van. Read
more about it at this site.
http://www.mmhschool.com/teach/math/ma-wla.html
- Johns Hopkins University's Center for
Talented Youth offers online Math
Tutorials for students.
Children can work on a particular grade level or subject
area (for older students). Students must apply for the
program. All of the tuition information as well as system
requirements and application procedures can be found on
the web site. Added 1/13/00
http://www.jhu.edu/gifted/math/
- MathFax
flashcards can help your students learn addition,
subtraction and multiplication with one set of
flashcards. The cards are reasonably priced, and the
website has printable worksheets as well as ideas for
school implementation. Added 10/11/00
http://www.mathfax.com/
- MathKeys,
a new math program from Houghton Mifflin, is
available as a demonstration copy here. MathKeys is a K-6
math curriculum designed for Windows or Macintosh
computers. Read more about MathKeys at this site, and
give it a try.
http://www.eduplace.com/hmco/school/math/math95/index.html
- The Public Broadcasting System
sponsors MATHLINE,
a resource service for teachers. MATHLINE utilizes a
combination of online communications and video. You must
subscribe to the MATHLINE service.
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/math/about.html
- The Los Angeles County Office of
Education sponsors TEAMS
Distance Learning, a
program in which students have learning experiences
through the Internet and satellite broadcasts. TEAMS
targets English/Language Arts, History/Social Science,
Mathematics and Science.
http://teams.lacoe.edu/
- The Verio
Business Center offers
on-line courses in a variety areas, including basic math
skills such as fractions. These courses can be completed
within 4-6 hours. They would be useful for teachers who
are unsure of their math prowess, as well as a suggestion
to give to parents for students who need extra help.
Verio has three different subscription plans that are
tailored to different types of users. Go to the main page
and click on "Course Catalog."
http://www.yourcompany.com/dpec/
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