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Math Activities
 Martian
Math (squares, cubes, roots)
http://games.funschool.com/game.php?g=1116&category=58&level=6
Help the Martians repair their ship by solving the powers of multiplication
problems. First, drag the number for X to the yellow board, then
select the correct number to solve the problem.
Absurd
Math: Pre-Algebra from Another Dimension
http://www.learningwave.com/abmath/
This in-depth story game calls on you to answer math problems
as you try to infiltrate the Absurd Math Dimension. Read carefully!
The details for each problem are scattered around the pages.
Star
Gazing (angles)
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games/anglemeasurement/anglemeasurement.html
Find the planets by choosing the correct angles for the telescope.
NRICH
Mathematics
http://www.nrich.maths.org.uk/public/index.php?screenres=1024
Different topics for different months. Go exploring to see what
you find! You can submit your answers for each problem.
Figure
This: Math Challenges for Families
http://www.figurethis.org/index.html
Try some of these fun, extended challenges using mathematics.
Word
Problems for Kids
http://www.stfx.ca/special/mathproblems/welcome.html
Fun
and challenging math word problems for grades 5 – 12.
Quiz
It!
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/wick_ed/quizit/feature_quizits.php
Try these advanced quizzes on mathematics.
How
Big Are the Great Pyramids?
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/pyramids/activity/main.html
Answer these questions to find out how big the pyramids are.
Sleuths
on the Loose
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games/bodymath/bodymath.html
Use your measurement and multiplication skills to figure out how
big the Mama Monsters are based on how big the Baby Monsters are.
The
Geometry Center
http://www.scienceu.com/geometry/
It’s
all about shapes, patterns and symmetry!
The
Challenge of the 7 Cups
http://www.learningwave.com/abmath/7cups/index.html
This
is a VERY challenging challenge! Click on one of the 7 rune symbols
around the gate and solve the riddle inside using your geometric
knowledge. The symbol on the bottom right of the gate leads to helpful
clues and formulas to help you solve the riddles for the other cups.
When you solve each riddle, enter the answer in the box, and
then click on “Use the Gate” to collect
your cups.
Franklin
Institute’s
Online Math Collection
http://sln.fi.edu/math/index.html
Apply your mathematical mind to Melting Pot Math or take on some
of the Seasonal Math Problems.
Logic and Strategy Activities
Crazy
Counter-Examples
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games/counterexamples/index.html
Choose the contestant whose example disproves the statement.
Crossing
the River
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games/modeling/index.html
The
boat’s too
small for everyone, so you have to figure out how to get everyone
across the river.
Logic
Zoo
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games/logic/logic.html
Put the animals
in the right area of the Zoo by matching their characteristics.
Pattern
Quest
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games/data/data.html
Use the hints to
figure out the pattern.
National
Security Agency
http://www.nsa.gov/kids/intro.htm
This top secret site introduces kids to the world of cryptology.
Lost
in the Northern Frontier
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games/circles/circles.html
Help the kids find Digit by figuring out where the circles intersect.
Math Wonders and Curiosities
Curious
Math
http://www.curiousmath.com/
Feeling adventurous? Take a journey through the wonders of mathematics
by exploring the different topics on this site. It features all
sorts of cool methods and shortcuts to solving complex math problems.
Abacus:
The Art of Calculating with Beads
http://www.ee.ryerson.ca:8080/%7Eelf/abacus/
Everything
you ever wanted to know about the abacus but were afraid to ask.
This site provides extensive knowledge about the world’s
oldest counting tool.
Beat
the Calculator
http://mathforum.org/k12/mathtips/beatcalc.html
This site features a full range of math tricks based on number
patterns to help students make quick calculations.
Pascal’s
Triangle
http://mathforum.org/workshops/usi/pascal/
This
site has a range of activities related to the exploration of Pascal’s
Triangle.
The
Golden Ratio
http://cuip.uchicago.edu/%7Edlnarain/golden/
Learn more about this fascinating mathematical phenomenon. Then,
try out the activities to see what you have learned!
Kids
Web Math Page
http://www.npac.syr.edu/textbook/kidsweb/Sciences/math.html
This
site explores some of math’s mysterious curiosities.
Resource Web sites
These are sites with both explanations and activities for
a variety of math topics.
Ask
Dr. Math
http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
Tons of resources for learning math, broken down by topic.
The
Math Page
http://www.themathpage.com/INDEX.HTML
This site features complete lessons for basic arithmetic, algebra,
trigonometry, precalculus and the Evolution of Real Numbers. It
is probably most useful as a review course for students to keep
up on what they have learned.
Discovering
the Value of Pi (π)
http://arcytech.org/java/pi/
Here’s a fun introduction to the concept of Pi (π).
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