Below you will find great online resources for learning and communicating mathematics. (1) The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html) at Utah State University is a collection of web-based interactive virtual math manipulatives and concept tutorials. Examples: base 10 blocks, pattern blocks, and algebra blocks. Each has instructions, activities, lessons. Searchable / cataloged by NCTM standards and grade level. (2) Shodor Education Foundation (shodor.org/interactivate/) is a web portal with interactive math tools and curriculum for intermediate and middle school. Features: Interactive lessons, virtual math manipulatives, dictionary, activities. Search by grade level or subject. (3) The Math Forum at Drexel University (mathforum.org) has a digital catalog of math activities and discussion forums. Search by math topic, grade level, technology type, and resource type. (4) AAA Math (aaamath.com/aaamath.htm) features a comprehensive set of interactive arithmetic lessons. Unlimited practice for thorough mastery. K-8. Free online or purchase CD for $25. (5) The Number Race: Remedial Software to learn basic numeration skills (6) Talking Calculators for the math challenged and the visually impaired: See more information on the Texas School for the Blind web site (tsbvi.edu/math/). Covers basic and scientific. (7) Screen Readers with Text-to-Speech engines are designed specifically to read mathematical equations and/or output to Braille. See MathMatrix (techmatrix.org). Examples: (a) MathTalk Scientific Notebook with MathPad; (b) Math Player by DesignScience is a free add-on that allows web browsers to read aloud math equations and expressions; (c) Virtual Pencil Arithmetic and Virtual Pencil Algebra allow the LD and VI to navigate, manipulate, and demonstrate mastery of basic math and higher level algebra. (8) GeoGebra is free graphical math software combining algebra, geometry and spreadsheets. Elementary through college levels. (9) KarisMath offers free interactive video lessons and practice for basic math and algebra subjects. Concepts are taught visually then transition slowly to symbols and operations. This works where typical math training has failed. Academy of Math® is an award-winning systematic and completely web-based intervention solution that helps at-risk elementary, middle and high school students develop computational fluency and achieve significant gains in math proficiency. (12) Destination Math by Houghton Mifflin. Destination Math is a motivating and challenging K to 12 math curriculum that helps teachers reach all students in new and refreshing ways. |


