mathematics

Mathematics eToolkit

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:52:11 +0100

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 tools.

Note: the fact that it runs in a browser makes it a very useful tool for practitioners using IWB’s where the packaged software is limited, it also makes it platform independent so it’s useful in learning environments with several different types of board installed.

Visit http://www.everydaymath.com/EM_eToolkit_Demo/eTools_v1.html to try it out.

GeoGebra

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:25:58 +0100

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 impressive feature of GeoGebra is the dual view of objects: every expression in the algebra window corresponds to an object in the geometry window and vice versa.

To find out more and/or to download GeoGebra visit http://www.geogebra.org/cms/.

The GeoGebra YouTube Channel, at http://www.youtube.com/geogebrachannel, is also worth a visit.

Math-Aids

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:33:34 +0100

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;
division;
exponents; and
ratios

Users can filter the sheets according to topics listed available on the left pane; clicking a topic opens up relevant worksheets.

To get the PDF for any sheet, click on it and scroll down the page to click on the "Create" button.

Visit http://www.math-aids.com/ to find out more.

iTex2Img

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:38:50 +0100

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 expressing mathematical equations in documents. Then...

enter a latex expression in the text box;
choose the image's...
- text colour,
- background colour,
- font size, and
- preferred output format
click convert

Once completed users can insert the converted image into documents etc.

Tex2Img makes documents look more consistent and professional and is ideal for learners and practitioners who need a quick way to show equations within seconds.

Visit http://www.sciweavers.org/free-online-latex-equation-editor to try it out and/or download support materials as pdfs.

Math Open Reference

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 18:38:23 +0100

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, provides...

definitions;
examples; and
interactive drawings.

Users, in the function explorer category, can select...

linear functions;
quadratic functions; or
cubic functions

...to explore how changes in variables affect the graphed output.

Visit http://www.mathopenref.com/index.html to explore these mathematics resources.

Studymaths

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:25:07 +0100

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
- question banks.

Visit http://www.studymaths.co.uk/ to try it out.

Algebra & Calculus Video clips

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:45:06 +0100

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.

Maths Add-in for Word & OneNote

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:52:45 +0100

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 expressions. It automatically formats user input into mathematical notation.

The add-in uses dynamic 3D graphs and charts to help practitioners illustrate complex math problems and concepts. From algebra and pre-calculus to physics and statistics, practitioners and learners can unravel equations and visualize formulas through 2-D and 3-D graphs. It can plot functions, calculate numerical results, and dynamically solve for "x".

Click here to download and/or to find out more.

Furbles

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:36:15 +0100

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 demonstration versions to work with.

Fuel The Brain

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:06:16 +0100

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 games in their learning environment.

Visit http://www.fuelthebrain.com/index.php to find out more.