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Mathematics eToolkit

Posted by John Dalziel on Friday, June 3, 2011 In : Interactive 
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Teaching Maths Science and/or Functional Skills? Using several different types of IWB? (Interactive White Board)

The Everyday Mathematics eToolkit is a collection of maths tools which practitioners can access via a browser.

Everyday Mathematics eToolkit has a variety of different interactive resources for demonstrating a variety of maths concepts along with...

  • a pen tool;
  • a text tool;
  • a line tool;
  • a stopwatch;
  • a timer;
  • a calculator; and
  • various backgrounds and other ...

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GeoGebra

Posted by John Dalziel on Thursday, April 7, 2011 In : Mathematics Software 
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GeoGebra is free educational mathematics software that links dynamic geometry, algebra and calculus.

Users can produce various constructions including...

  • points;
  • vectors;
  • segments;
  • lines; and
  • conic sections...

...as well as functions, which can be altered dynamically by mouse afterwards.

Direct input, e.g. g: 3x + 4y = 7 or c: (x – 2) 2 + (y – 3) 2 = 25, is also possible, and a range of commands, including differentiation and integration, are available for use.

An i...


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Math-Aids

Posted by John Dalziel on Thursday, March 17, 2011 In : worksheets 
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Math-Aids is a source of printable maths worksheets that are ideal for family learning and Functional/Key Skills.

A free resource for practitioners, parents/guardians/carers and home tutors. The site provides maths worksheets as PDF files.

Practitioners can place an additional message on the worksheet, such as the date for completion, and get the sheet in one of three supported languages: English, Spanish, and French.

Various maths topics are covered, including...

  • addition;
  • div...

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iTex2Img

Posted by John Dalziel on Thursday, March 17, 2011 In : Equation Editor 
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iTex2Img is ideal for those who are writing a technical paper and/or are delivering...

  • mathematics;
  • economics;
  • engineering; or
  • other sciences;

...where they can't avoid complex equations; those that can't be typed without using special characters.

Tex2Img is a free latex equation editor that converts latex equations into images so users can easily insert them into their document(s).

Potential users of Tex2Img will need to know the basics of writing latex equations; a method of ...


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Math Open Reference

Posted by John Dalziel on Friday, October 29, 2010 In : Geometry 

Math Open Reference is a free online reference for geometry practitioners and learners, providing interactive visual resources.

Math Open Reference features animated and interactive diagrams that demonstrate geometrical terms and concepts.

Resources on the Math Open Reference website is divided into four basic categories...

  • plane geometry;
  • coordinate geometry;
  • solid geometry; and
  • function explorer tools.

The first three categories, plane, coordinate and solid geometry, pr...


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Studymaths

Posted by John Dalziel on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 In : Resources 

StudyMaths is a relatively new site which offers support to practitioners and learners of GCSE Maths.

StudyMaths is split into three clear sections:

  • Revise! – which presents random GCSE Maths questions; these provide feedback by marking the answers users provide.
  • Question? – offering the facility for users to ask a question about Maths which, in turn, will be answered by email.
  • Study Zone – Providing free revision materials for learners, including...
    • worksheets;
    • glossaries; and
      ...

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Algebra & Calculus Video clips

Posted by John Dalziel on Thursday, September 23, 2010 In : Videos 

Mr. Robb's Math Videos is a YouTube channel containing 555 videos produced by mathematics teacher Bradley Robb.

Mr. Robb's videos explain and demonstrate solving problems in...

  • Algebra I;
  • Algebra II; and
  • Calculus.
Most of the videos are recorded while Mr. Robb is teaching. Practitioners and learners can find the videos on the Mr. Robb's Math YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/RobbWorld.

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Maths Add-in for Word & OneNote

Posted by John Dalziel on Thursday, August 19, 2010 In : Add-in 

Microsoft Mathematics Add-in for Word and OneNote makes it easy to...

  • plot graphs in 2D and 3D;
  • calculate numerical results;
  • solve equations or inequalities; and
  • simplify algebraic expressions

...in both Word documents and OneNote notebooks.

The Mathematics add-in, works with...

  • Microsoft Word 2010;
  • Microsoft Office Word 2007; and
  • Microsoft OneNote 2010.

The add-in provides an extensive collection of mathematical symbols and structures to display clearly formatted mathematical express...


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Furbles

Posted by John Dalziel on Friday, June 11, 2010 In : Statistics 

Furbles started life as an idea for teaching statistics in an interesting way; it is also a great way to engage young learners in mathematics activities by looking at...

  • shapes;
  • numbers; and
  • colours.

Learners can also see the relationship between data and visual interpretations such as...

  • bar graphs;
  • tables; and
  • pie charts. 

There is no doubt that these would be great activities to use on an Interactive Whiteboard.

Visit http://ptolemy.co.uk/furbles where visitors are offered demo...


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Fuel The Brain

Posted by John Dalziel on Thursday, June 3, 2010 In : Resources 

Fuel the Brain is a collection of...

  • online mathematics games,
  • interactive lessons, and
  • printable materials...

...for teaching mathematics.

Fuel the Brain's offerings are ideal for Family Learning, Functional Skills and numeracy. Fuel the Brain also offers "seasonal" activities designed to correspond to the seasons of the Northern Hemisphere.

Fuel the Brain's games widget, embedded in the Functional Skills Blog, can be used on a VLE, Blog, Wiki etc. allowing learners to play some ...


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About Me

John Dalziel
Liverpool

John Dalziel I'm an eLearning Adviser specializing in stimulating and supporting innovation in learning via eBooks, eMagazines, blogs (including audio versions), online TV, interactive resources, forums, workshops, conferences and face2face consultations. Evaluating and becoming familiar with sustainable and new technologies allows me to respond to the needs of learning providers from a position of experience rather than 'hearsay'. Supported learning providers, in the northwest of England (UK), can contact me for FREE consultations. Based at Lancaster University I work for the JISC Regional Support Centre - Northwest.

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