Math (or mathematics) is the study of numbers, or variables representing numbers, and the way they can be used to solve everyday problems, and learn about the world around us.
Some applications of math are in the areas of money, physics, computer programming, fractal music and geometric art.
Some applications of math are in the areas of money, physics, computer programming, fractal music and geometric art.
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- Allmath.com Features free flashcards, a magic square game, biographies of mathematicians, and other resources.
- ConvertIt.com Calculators for a variety of subjects, including measurement conversion, interest, distance, time zones, and currency.
- Dositey.com Interactive lessons and exercises, open-ended questions, printable worksheets, and challenging problems sorted by topic and grade range.
- Math.com Offers free math lessons and homework help, with an emphasis on geometry, algebra, statistics, and calculus. Also provides calculators and games.
- Math Worksheets Features printable worksheets for students to practice with.
- A+ Math Helps students improve their math skills interactively with flashcards and games. Also provides worksheets and homework help.
- The Abacus: The Art of Calculating with Beads Introduces the abacus, relates its history, and shows how to perform basic mathematical operations on it. Also answers questions about the ancient tool and shows how to build one with Legos.
- Math Goodies Features interactive math lessons, homework help, worksheets, puzzles, message boards, and newsletters.
- Mathsforkids This site has been created so that students can have fun and practice math. Includes lessons in addition, subtraction, multiplication, geometry.
- Math Forum: Student Center Ask Dr. Math questions, or try your hand at the weekly puzzlers.
- A Maths Dictionary for Kids An animated, interactive math dictionary defining common math terms and concepts. [Requires Flash 5]
- Powers of Ten Produced by Charles and Ray Eames, the video "Powers of Ten" has been converted into web images. Explores over 42 powers of ten in a series of images, beginning with a photo of someone lying on the grass. Shows the scale of the universe and atoms.
- All Elementary Mathematics An online mathematical high school. Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, functions and graphs, analysis. Theory and solving problems. Also has practice exams and math jokes.
- Fact Monster - Math Learn about numbers, measurement, money, tables and formulas. Includes conversion calculator, games and quizzes.
- Fugues of the Well-Tempered Clavier Interactive Director movie comparing a fugue by Johann Sebastian Bach to a fractal.
- MathStories.com: Word Problem Solving Strategies Tips for solving word problems for K-5th graders.
- Kids' Place: Roz's Math-o-Rama Features opinion polls, study tips, online math games, word problems, glossary, and interactive puzzles. Includes different sections for levels from kindergarten through the sixth grade.
- Harcourt Math Glossary Animated and illustrated definitions of math terms for elementary school students. Organized by grade level and alphabetically. [Requires Flash]
- Maths Is Fun Includes lessons, games, puzzles, and offline activities.
- Cynthia Lanius' Fractals Unit Explains the unusual concept of partial dimensions and shows comparisons to a dot, line, plane and cube.
- Convertalot A collection of free Java-based measurements converters, calculators, and unit translators.
- Interactive Mathematics Online exercises through which children can explore and examine math concepts while at home.
- Apples4theteacher.com Offers games on counting, telling time, making change, measurement, and shapes.
- Online Math Learning Learn basic concepts behind arithmetic, algebra and geometry. Includes some SAT test preparation help and math trivia.
- MathSite Interactive exhibits include polygon dissection and stick sorting.
- mathmistakes.info A selection of common mistakes made by students in algebra, trigonometry and calculus.
- XP Math Features a collection of math games, forum, and a list of jobs that need math.
- GCSE Maths Provides detailed descriptions of all the common subjects, concepts, and theorems, with examples and graphics to help explain the material.
- Math in Daily Life Virtual exhibit looks at the ways people use math every day, from cooking to planning for retirement.
- Online Calculator Use this tool to find answers to math-related problems.
- Math Help: Exercises and Activities Interactive activities and quizzes in basic arithmetic, algebra, and trigonometry. Also includes brain teasers and puzzles.
- More Mathematics than Science Learn how to use expressions to represent numbers, work with variables and create special drawings to represent equations. Also has a brief introduction to trigonometry and curve fitting. Includes interactive graphs.
- Marlene's Math Fun Sites Learn how to work with fractions and decimals, solve word problems, find the basic units of measurements, or do basic operations in trigonometry.
- Amazing Mathematical Object Factory Offers tutorials on a variety of math topics including subsets, permutations, and Fibonacci sequences.