Love math, and like a challenging competition? Test your way to the top with the American Mathematics Competitions.
Students have the chance to compete to be part of the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO) or the American Invitational Mathematical Examination (AIME).
Such challenges include taking a "6 question, 2 day, 9 hour essay/proof examination." The top 12 scoring students from across the nation are invited to the awards ceremony in Washington, DC. Then, 6 of the 12 students will compete in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).
The Committee on the American Mathematics Competitions (CAMC) has three sections: the American Mathematics Contest 8 (AMC 8) for students through grade 8; the American Mathematics Contest 10 (AMC 10), for students through grade 10; and the American Mathematics Contest 12 (AMC 12) for students through grade 12.
This is an annual national mathematics competition. High school students form teams of 15 to represent their city, state, county or school and compete against the best students from the United States and Canada. The event consists of Team, Power, Individual and Relay rounds and usually takes place the first Saturday after Memorial Day. Currently, ARML is held simultaneously at three sites: Penn State, The University of Iowa and The University of Nevada - Las Vegas. The ARML Power Contest is open to classes of high school students and consists of several "long answer" problems to which the class submits a single solution written during a 45 minute period.
eCyberMission is a web-based science, math and technology competition for 6th through 9th grade teams. Compete for regional and national awards while working to solve problems in your community.
The Mandelbrot Competition is voted the best round by round math contest in the United States according to a survey from the editors. In a nutshell, the goal of the contest is to introduce high school students of all ability levels to accessible new topics in mathematics while providing stimulating, challenging problems to stretch the best students in the country. The team test portion of the contest emphasizes mathematical writing skills and effective group work.
The Math League is dedicated to bringing challenging mathematics materials to students. The Math League specializes in math contests, books, and computer software designed to stimulate interest and confidence in mathematics for students from 4th - 12th grade. More than 1 million students participate in Math League contests each year. Contest problems are designed to cover a range of mathematical knowledge for each grade level. All of the problems on each contest require no additional knowledge of mathematics beyond the grade level they test.
MATHCOUNTS is a national math coaching and competition program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement through grassroots involvement in every U.S. state and territory. With over 20 years of experience, MATHCOUNTS is one of the country's largest and most successful education partnerships involving volunteers, educators, industry sponsors and students. Each year, more than 500,000 students participate in MATHCOUNTS at the school level. Those who do tell us that their experience as a Mathlete is often one of the most memorable and fun experiences of their middle school years.
Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS), is a non-profit public foundation offering premier math contests for grades 4-6 and grades 7-8. Their goals include: To stimulate enthusiasm and a love for Mathematics; introduce important Mathematical concepts; teach major strategies for problem solving; develop Mathematical flexibility in solving problems; strengthen Mathematical intuition; foster Mathematical creativity and ingenuity; provide for the satisfaction, joy, and thrill of meeting challenges. Created in 1977 by Dr. George Lenchner, an internationally known math educator, the Math Olympiads went public in 1979. Schools can enter teams or parents can get excellent mathematical supplies for their children.
Awarding achievement should not be limited to athletic abilities. Students of all academic and athletic levels should have the benefit of excelling in their own unique talents and passions. Academic sports motivate participants to compete for honors and awards while teaching them the skills of team work and discipline skills that sustain them to be productive and successful adults.
Ole Miss Problem of the Week is an educational web site that gives kids the chance to win calculators by competiting in online math puzzles. The site features geometry, alegbra, and middle school problems. Students can submit their answers by email for a chance to win.
The Panasonic Academic Challenge is a highly academic national high school competition modeled after Florida's statewide tournament. Each team consists of six students (four players and two alternates) and one coach. As many as six teams may compete against each other in one competition. This is not a quick response, trivial pursuit contest. Instead, it is a slower-paced tournament in which players are asked questions from the areas of mathematics, science, language arts, social studies, the fine arts, foreign language (French and Spanish) and technology. The questions are written by educators from high schools and colleges throughout the nation.
"JETS, the Junior Engineering Technical Society, has a mission to guide high school students towards their college and career goals. JETS provides activities, events, competitions, programs, and material to educate students about the engineering world. Students learn how to apply high school mathematics and science to real life. "
The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is the World Championship Mathematics Competition for High School students and is held annually in a different country. The first IMO was held in 1959 in Romania, with 7 countries participating. It has gradually expanded to over 80 countries from 5 continents. The usual size of an official delegation to an IMO is (a maximum of) six student competitors and (a maximum of) two leaders. There is no official "team". The student competitors write two papers, on consecutive days, each paper consisting of three questions. Each question is worth seven marks. Students work individually over a two day period on six challenging problems, presenting their solutions as essay-style proofs akin to those produced by research mathematicians.
Sunshine Math is "a K-8 program designed as an enrichment opportunity for self directed learners in mathematics. It provides the extra challenge needed by selfmotivated students."
An opportunity for 9th-12th graders to take advanced placement courses in small class sizes(with an average class size of 12 in 2002). This school specializes in mathematics and science while preparing students to be leaders in their chosen profession.
This website has numerous resources for those interested in and/or needing help with math. A link is provided to summer math camps for high school students.
This website brings together students, instructors, peers, and friends for discussions of problem solving methods, instructional materials, and other common interests. Members of our community participate in Math Jams and a message board through which they learn problem solving methods and interact with students, instructors, and math enthusiasts around the world. It also includes an online school, and lists of resources for strong math students.
The Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) is a non-profit organization founded in 1971. Their continuing goal is to encourage women in the mathematical sciences. AWM currently has more than 4,100 members (women and men) representing a broad spectrum of the mathematical community — from the United States and around the world!
Established by Congress in 1986 to foster and encourage excellence in science and mathematics, the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation operates an educational scholarship program designed to provide opportunities for American undergraduate students with excellent academic records and outstanding potential. Goldwater Scholarships support study in the fields of mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences as preparation for careers in these areas. Each award covers eligible expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 per year. Goldwater Scholars are eligible for one or two years of support.
A component of the Carnegie Science Center, this organization supports girls' interest and participation in math, science and technology in schools and for future careers. GMSP focuses primarily on middle school girls.
The Clay Mathematics Institute (CMI) is a private foundation whose statement of purpose is to increase and disseminate mathematical knowledge; to educate mathematicians and other scientists about new discoveries in the field of mathematics; to encourage gifted students to pursue mathematical careers; and to recognize extraordinary achievements and advances in mathematical research.
The Davidson Fellows scholarship program recognizes outstanding achievements of profoundly gifted young people who have developed their talents by contributing a significant piece of work in one of these submission areas: Mathematics, Science, Technology, Music, Literature, Philosophy or Outside the Box.
The Math/Science Network is a non-profit membership organization of educators, scientists, mathematicians, parents, community leaders, and government and corporate representative. Our mission is to promote the continuing advancement in mathematics and science education of all people, with a particular emphasis on the needs of women and girls. The goal of the Math/Science Network is to increase the participation, retention, and advancement of girls and women in mathematics, science, and technology.
This website by the Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science is an online learning facility, dedicated to delivering the highest quality interactive mathematics and computer science curricula to talented secondary school and undergraduate students.
This is an intensive 5-week-long summer program for gifted high school students designed to provide them with the opportunity to study advanced and unusual topics in a challenging and dynamic environment. There are regular courses, problem-solving sessions, small group tutorials, and lectures with opportunities for follow-up and discussion.
The Consortium aims to foster and support specialized schools in mathematics, science and technology, and provide a forum for these schools to exchange information and program ideas. Each year the consortium holds a student conference in which "the leaders of tomorrow's scientific community may come to share ideas and concepts that may better the future. At such meetings, intelligent young people confront the burning problems of today's world with their fresh initiative. Here, leaders are born and minds are shaped."
The mission of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is to provide the vision and leadership necessary to ensure a mathematics education of the highest quality for all students. Founded in 1920, NCTM is the world's largest mathematics education organization, with more than 100,000 members and 250 Affiliates throughout the United States and Canada.
Project ACHIEVE's goal is to develop a model precollege program with a focus on mathematics for gifted minority students and to create a cadre of highly motivated minority students who are well prepared for college and university education, especially in engineering, business, and liberal arts.
The Center for Research and Engagement in Science and Mathematics Education (CRESME) focuses on improving science and mathematics education for students from preschool to college. The result is a powerful combination of skills for discovering distinctive ways to improve science and mathematics education.
Beginning in 1982 and funded for many years by the National Science Foundation, this directory is the only comprehensive catalog of science, mathematics, and engineering enrichment programs for students and teachers. In 1998, Intel provided funding to update and improve this resource. The training programs listed cover a wide variety of scientific disciplines that take place throughout the year at a variety of institutions—predominately at colleges and universities.
Founded in 1921, the mission of the Society for Science & the Public is to advance public understanding and appreciation of science. A non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., SSP has encouraged students, parents, teachers, and communities to explore the vast world of science. Through publications and programs, science fairs and scholarship competitions, SSP helps young people utilize and strengthen their knowledge of science, math, and engineering.
"All Continental Mathematics League (CML) experiences are designed to both maximize student opportunities to participate and to improve their problem solving capabilities. Your students will be participating with other students on the same grade level from schools all over the United States. These activities may be conducted in class during regular school hours without any additional time or transportation requirements."
The Scholars Program is a lecture series offered to gifted and talented high school age students in the fall. The teachers and administrators of their schools select the scholars.
The USA Mathematical Talent Search (USAMTS) is a free mathematics competition open to all United States high school students. Students may enter the competition at any time of the academic year.
This website is home to the Connecticut Association for Mathematically Precocious Youth (CAMPY) -- a nonprofit organization founded to provide educational opportunities for highly able mathematics students in Connecticut. The CAMPY website will link students with information about math enrichment programs and opportunities. Parents, teachers and students will be invited to use the messages boards to establish dialogues for exchanging information and resources. Teachers will be able to use the site challenge questions for enriching students or to dialogue with other districts about program modifications for gifted students.
"The FAME/UNITE/MERIT Program is designed to increase the effective participation of African American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American youth in engineering and other science professions. In addition, the program provides accelerated academic enrichment instruction in mathematics, science, computer academic setting resembling a college engineering curriculum. The program also provides professional/personal development workshops, assistance in college selection and information on the engineering profession."
"Project MEGSSS is a not-for-profit corporation established to provide a challenging and exciting program for mathematically gifted students beginning in grades 6 and 7. Project MEGSSS provides an opportunity for gifted students to come together in an intellectually stimulating setting without removing them completely from the social setting of their peers. The students study an internationally developed curriculum, 'The Elements of Mathematics,' specifically designed for gifted students. The courses are taught by teachers who are specialists both in the content areas and in working with young, gifted students. The curriculum not only covers most of the standard topics of the junior and senior high school, but presents them in a more sophisticated and extended setting. In addition, a wealth of material, including an introduction to formal logic and many other math topics, is studied."
The Florida Association for the Gifted offers this scholarship to gifted high school students, in honor of Dick Scobee, the commander of the Challenger space shuttle. The scholarship is awarded annually to outstanding gifted students who intend to pursue college studies in math, science or technology.
The Math Circle is a "program of courses founded in 1994, designed for students who enjoy math and want the added challenge of exciting topics that are normally outside the school curriculum. Its teachers are experienced, committed, and enthusiastic. Our classes encourage a free discussion of ideas; while the courses are mathematically rigorous, the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed."
This book by author W. Isdell is for young adults. Julie hates algebra - until she meets Al, and the Periodic horses and they journey through the Land of Mathematics, where the Orders of Operations are real places and fruits that look like Bohr models grow on chemistrees. Wonderfully written and a joy to read, it's full of math and science basics made fun and accessible.
The main part of this book from Isreal Gelfand and Alexander Shen is made up of math problems. Divided into sections devoted to different topics, 72 chapters cover such subjects as the multiplicaiton of negative numbers, the division algorithm, addition in the decimal number system and converting a rational expression into the quotient of two polynomials.
This algebra text is written in the form of a fantasy novel, with the story's characters solving problems by using algebra. Readers discover the hows and whys of equations, negative numbers, exponents, roots and real numbers, algebraic expressions, functions, graphs, quadratic equations, polynomials, permutations and combinations, matrices and determinants, mathematical induction, and imaginary numbers.
Puzzles and games that present algebra as a fun and enjoyable experience. It contains reproducible activity pages with a variety of topics.
This book offer an historically oriented introduction to number theory, including properties of numbers, primes, perfect numbers, quadratic forms, numbers as abstract concepts, and classical discoveries of number theory. It is written for readers with an understanding of arithmetic and beginning algebra.
This innovative and enjoyable book by author Jerry Pallotta uses a variety of different apples to teach kids all about fractions. Playful elves demonstrate how to divide apples into halves, thirds, fourths, and more. Young readers will also learn about varieties of apples, including Golden and Red Delicious, Granny Smiths, Cortlands, and even Asian Pears.
American students' dwindling aptitude in math and science have become newsworthy lately, often culminating in debates about test scores. The author reiterates the concern that American youth is not being prepared for an emerging, competitive international market. But his review of studies, programs, and other data reveal a disturbing new correlation between educational access and power. He argues that the poor, minority students, and young women are not encouraged in math studies, thus widening the gap between the under and over classes. His recommendations for curriculum reform, workshops, and community involvement challenge superficial political arguments with potentially valuable solutions.
This book is about the life and works of Archimedes, the Greek mathematician who enriched mathematics and all branches of science. The author discusses Archimedes work, his discoveries and the knowledge later based upon it. The book includes simple and humorous illustrations and diagrams enhancing the reader's understanding of Archimedes' concepts.
"Math Wizardry for Kid's containing over 200 fun and challenging math puzzles, games, designs, and projects for kids."
This book by Don Cohen, is outstanding because it takes the mumbo-jumbo out of traditionally taught calculus and makes the ideas accessible to ANYONE, not just to math whizzes. The technical vocabulary and symbolic notation can always be learned later. This book introduces the important ideas of calculus with simple, natural language and, most helpful of all, illuminating graphics.
Calculus the Easy Way covers all the essentials of a first-year calculus course, including derivatives, integrals, trignometric functions, natural logarithms, exponential functions, and an introduction to differential equations.
Invaluable as a classroom math program enrichment resource. Challenge Math is also a highly recommended resource for homeschooled children.
Challenge Math is a great resource for the worksheet discouraged and the mathematically curious.
The book is broken down into several chapters. The first chapter contains the problems, the next are the solutions, followed by hints to the problem, and finally an appendix of useful theorems and formulas. The useful theorems are mostly the results of Euclid's Book 1 and 3, and the immediate consequences of those theorems, e.g., the sum of the angles of a convex quadrilateral is 360.
This book uses humor to illuminate new math; groups, sets, subsets, topology, Boolean algebra and more.
This mathematics textbook is a comprehensive parent and teacher guide for developing math talent among gifted students of elementary or middle school age. Several strategies are given such as identifying mathematically gifted learners, advocating for gifted children with math talent, designing a systematic math education program for gifted students, and more!
This book offers a focused look at educating gifted and talented students for success in math. More than just a guidebook for educators and parents, this book offers a comprehensive approach to mathematics education for gifted students of elementary or middle school age.
Comprises 34 contributions that, collectively, explore the possibilities for the recognition and nurturing of mathematically gifted students in grades K-12. Specific topics include the use of awards programs, the cultural challenge facing gifted girls, what teachers can learn from students' reasoning, international perspectives, the definition of talent, curricular strategies, and connecting parents to the schools.
This book describes the dramatic findings of a study of 120 extremely talented individuals in various fields such as music, art, athletics, math, and science.
This basic Algebra I textbook is unique in that it uses a literary and game-like approach to introduce each new topic and concept in algebra. Many cartoons are used to illustrate various concepts, as are excerpts from literature. The program uses traditional exercises. An optional teacher's manual is also available.
"The Elements of Mathematics (EM) is a seventh through twelfth-grade program designed to bring good, modern mathematics to highly verbal, well-motivated students who are in the upper 5% of the school population."
New York Times music critic Rothstein examines the underlying formal connections between music and math. In an elegantly written, original inquiry, Rothstein's uncanny insights in this intensive exploration will startle and reward the literate layperson, including those with no technical knowledge of either music or math.
Michael J. Bosse and Jennifer V. Rotigela authored this comprehensive, helpful guide to supporting a child's mathematical talent. The authors guide parents in recognizing advanced math ability in their children, working with the school system and tips for connecting a child's math ability to his or her everyday interests.
"The K-6 Everyday Mathematics curriculum encourages teachers and students to go beyond arithmetic--to explore more of the mathematics spectrum by investigating data gathering and analysis, probability, geometry, patterns, and algebra. Mathematics is integrated into other subject areas and becomes part of the ongoing classroom routines, outdoor play, and the spare transitional moments that occur every day."
These 33 explorations of polyominoes and cubes use a "lab" approach to help students discover patterns and relationships. Activities include sorting arrangements of squares, finding linear and branching sequences, designing pentomino puzzles, and using Soma Cubes. Provides teacher notes and blackline masters.
How can parents help their children with math at home? With more than 300 pages of lively activities, the classic FAMILY MATH book represents one of the greatest strides taken to involve parents in the mathematics education of their children. Using easy instructions and simple objects such as beans, blocks, pennies, buttons, and string, parents and kids solve problems together.
This popular account tells the story of the proof of Fermat's Last Theorem, sometimes called the mathematical event of the century. Andrew Wiles' solution in 1993 (after seven years of solitary work) electrified the world of mathematics. After a flaw was discovered in the proof, Wiles had to work for another year to correct it.
This book includes short stories and discussions which introduce math concepts such as decimals, tangrams, number lines, and fractals.
The properties of three-dimensional figures spring to life as students build straw models, investigate polyhedra, create tetrahedral kites, and find the volume of prisms and pyramids. Students are encouraged to problem solve, find patterns, and talk about their discoveries throughout. Includes teacher notes, blackline masters, and patterns.
Ranging freely from exponents to light-years to numbers found in nature, this smorgasbord of math concepts and trivia makes a perfect classroom companion or gift book for the budding young mathematician at home. Math students will be drawn in by the author’s trademark wit.
A broad preparation in Elementary Geometry. This textbook works on developing fundamental concepts first on the intuitive level, then more rigorously, followed by slightly more advanced material through a combination of exposition and guided discovery.
This book explains the principles of plane geometry and includes practice exercises and model problems. "Easy Way" books are designed to make their subjects easy to understand and are suitable both as self-teaching guides, as brush-up books for test preparation, and as classroom supplements. This newly updated edition covers the "how" and "why" of geometry, with step-by-step examples, practice exercises (with solutions), and more than 700 drawings, graphs, and diagrams.
Geometry, Third Edition is an educational book that brings fun and geometry into one great subject. This book has puzzles, challenges, and even current events.
Real-life topics from architecture to sewing assure these 21 "discovery activities" make sense. Students use Pattern Blocks, tessellation patterns, geoboards, and dice to explore area and perimeter and make connections to multiplication, fractions, and decimals. Includes journal writing and extension ideas and blackline masters.
Interdisciplinary book explores the patterns and symbols in the works of mathematician Kurt Godel, artist M.C. Escher, and composer Johann Sebastian Bach--and more. Pulitzer Prize winner. Topics Covered: artificial intelligence (AI) history and theories, strange loops and tangled hierarchies, formal and informal systems, number theory, form in mathematics, figure and ground, consistency, completeness, Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry, recursive structures, theories of meaning, propositional calculus, typographical number theory, Zen and mathematics, levels of description and computers; theory of mind: neurons, minds and thoughts.
Here's a super treasury of 279 exciting math games and activities that help students learn by engaging both their minds and their bodies. Dispensing with tired "rote" learning and memorization, Hands-On Math! uses fun-filled exercises that encourage your students to think and reason mathematically.
This book is about pi and how the part we know of pi was discovered. This involves some records from different regions of the world, such as Babylonians, Chinese and more. There is more information about mathematics in this book, such as calculating prodigies, trigonometry and there are sayings at the beginning of each chapter.
This book is like having an older sibling tell you all the secrets about learning Calculus. Although it is written by three college professors, the book has a great sense of humor and boils calculus down to the very essentials. This is intended as a supplemental text but could be used by a profoundly gifted child who just wants to know the nuts and bolts of calculus.
This clear introduction to tessellations and other intriguing geometric designs help students explore polygons, regular polygons and combinations of regular polygons, Escher-type tessellations, Islamic art designs, and tessellating letters. Step-by-step directions for creating tessellations support discussions of the symmetries and transformations involved. The companion book of overhead masters contains more than 270 patterns students can use to create and analyze polygonal, regular, demi-regular, and demi-regular tessellations; star polygons, tessellating curves; and polyominoes. Reproducible.
"This book for parents and educators delineates methods of addressing the needs of mathematically talented youth younger than age 12. The approaches described are based on the authors’ experiences with hundreds of talented students. They discuss educational options allowing students to move systematically through the elementary math curriculum while matching the curriculum to the students' abilities and achievements. The book includes problem sets from the Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary Schools as well as practical ideas for classroom teachers, mathematics mentors, and parents."
Journey Through Genius is a captivating collection of essays of major mathematical achievements brought to life by the personal and historical anecdotes which the author has skillfully woven into the text. This is a book which should find its place on the bookshelf of anyone interested in science and the scientists who create it.
This is a series of workbooks covering topics in algebra from integers through graphing, square roots and quadratic equations. Each topic is introduced and explained briefly, then followed by exercises to practice the new skill.
These self-paced, self-guided workbooks by S. Rasmussen are for grades 4-12 and motivate students to succeed. Do you have students who have never mastered fraction concepts or who need a good review? Key to Fractions covers all topics from basic concepts to mixed numbers and is written with secondary students in mind. Minimal reading is required, so students can easily work independently or in small groups. There are four book levels available.
This is a text for one semester of a college level math course requiring no prerequisites.
Assesses programs for advanced studies for high-school students in the US. This text examines the impact of advanced studies programs on the educational system, how they are key to admission at higher education institutes and how the quality of these programs can be enhanced. The full text is available to view online through the National Academies Press website.
Written for those who wish to understand more about the dynamics of sound and music. This book traces the history of music and its origins in math.
Math Curse is a book of one girl's story of how that curse can be broken. "Did you ever wake up to one of those days where everything was a problem? You have 10 things to do, but only 30 minutes until your bus leaves. Is there enough time? You have 3 shirts and 2 pairs of pants. Can you make 1 good outfit? Then you start to wonder: Why does everything have to be such a problem? Why do 2 apples always have to be added to 5 oranges? Why do 4 kids always have to divide 12 marbles? Why can't you just keep 10 cookies without someone taking 3 away? Why?"
This Gifted Child Today Reader by editors Susan Johnsen and James Kendrick, offers information about how to differentiate for mathematically gifted students, as well as tried-and-true instructional strategies to employ, including tiered lessons, distance learning, and activities combining architecture and math.
This book by author T. Pappas is for ages 9-12 and helps kids discover what mathematics is all about--not dreary, repetitive computations, but concepts brought to life by stories, puzzles, and challenges. With a section dedicated to puzzles, games, and tricks, and more than 100 illustrations packed into a large-sized format, this book is just the ticket for demystifying math and getting youngsters interested in it.
Math Games takes children beyond addition and subtraction, and challenges them with an entertaining collection of logic problems, numbers riddles, and shape puzzles that expand their understanding of math.
With this book from Marilynn Rapp Buxton, students can have fun building their math skills while trying to solve challenging puzzles. Mathematical skills covered include measurement, number operations, geometry, probably, gractions, decimals, percentages and algebra. Also included, is a detailed how-to section for teaching logic puzzles and an in-depth answer key. Grades 5-8.
This book, written by the founder of the Math Olympiad for Elementary and Middle Schools, is intended to help 4th to 8th grade students learn to solve tricky multi-step problems similar to one's on the SATs. The book provides the actual problems from previous years as well as the solutions.
This book by Kristy Fulton explores the "math logic puzzles" concept in puzzle solving. Students are taught the basic premises behind each challenging puzzle: real-life patterns and puzzles such as Fibonacci's triangle, tangrams, and Sudoku. Resources for teaching math patterns are also included. For grades 2-4.
Kids needn't be math geniuses to enjoy this book, but they might develop into mathematicians simply by solving and playing the 200+ puzzles and games they find here. Illustrations highlight details of different projects. Each project comes complete with a list of materials and specific directions that children can follow on their own. Some history of mathematics is also included, which can be expanded using additional materials. A Glossary and a section for parents and teachers help make this book ideal for use as a classroom math supplement.
Amaze and mystify your friends! Benjamin has performed his "art of rapid mental calculation" for audiences of all ages and levels of mathematical sophistication, and now he reveals his secrets to you. Actually, most of these calculation and memorization techniques are fairly commonly known, but Benjamin explains how to perform them to great effect. He uses simple algebraic proofs to show how the tricks work and often adds an anecdote about how he "discovered" an interesting trick. This is a book to ignite mathematical confidence and curiosity. A word of warning, though: despite the subtitle, it will take some dedicated practice to master these tricks.
This book includes several mathematics puzzles- some are hard to figure out. As I tried this book, I found myself constantly using trial-and-error! If you're bored and like logic and math, then this book might keep you pretty busy!
This nonfiction chapter book highlights a different mathematician in each chapter. It relates the humanness of the individual as well as the mathematical discovery or theory associated with the individual. The book features both men and women equally. "Volume Two dramatizes the lives of Omar Khayyam, Albert Einstein, Ada Lovelace, and others. Stories in Volume One focus on moments of mathematical discovery experienced by Thales, Pythagoras, Hypatia, Galileo, Pascal, Germain, and still others. 15 illustrated vignettes per book introduce students to great mathematicians from various cultures."
This series presents math skills based on grade level standards. Each concept is clearly explained visually and auditorily at the top of the page and then the child can practice as needed. There are tests at the end of each chapter to measure progress.
This annotated bibliography features 18 resources related to mathematics. All are relevant to motivation, although only about one-third focus exclusively on motivation. The list includes many books and articles. Online articles and discussion groups include links.
"This book is an introduction to mathematics—in particular, it is an introduction to discrete mathematics. There are two primary goals for this book: students will learn to reading and writing proofs, and students will learn the fundamental concepts of discrete mathematics."
This text, first written in 1970, treats mathematics as a language, wholly within each human being's grasp to discover and learn. Chapters are broken up into individual lessons, enabling the book to be used for multiple students at different levels and abilities.
This book is about the history and survey of mathematics. It covers systems of numeration to differential equations and lots more in between.
Classic introduction to the history of mathematics and lives of great mathematicians from Zeno to Cantor.
Middle Grades Mathematics Project is a series of teacher resource books with unique teaching guides and blackline masters designed to help teachers develop students' problem-solving skills via activity-oriented mathematics. The series includes five books:
Mouse and Elephant; Factors and Multiples; Similarity and Equivalent Fractions; Spatial Visualization; and Probability.
Dr. Ann Lupkowski Shoplik highly recommends books from this series. They are wonderful for teachers as well as homeschoolers. This series includes a number of activities for the students, and it's great for the teachers--very well-organized, lists of materials, "teacher talk," "student talk," etc.
This is an excellent and interesting book. The one to three page chapters are arranged randomly throughout the book, making this a great book to browse through. Topics range from philosophy to Egyptian numerals, pi to Fermat's Last Theorem.
This sequel to the original collection of brain twisters and math puzzles challenges young readers with puzzlers that include "How much is PEPPERS + PIG LIPS?" and "If Jenny's shirt has sparkles on it, will Todd have egg in his hair?"
"Numbers and Geometry is a beautiful and relatively elementary account of a part of mathematics where three main fields - algebra, analysis, and geometry - meet. The aim of this book is to give a broad view of these subjects at the level of calculus, without being a calculus (or a pre-calculus) book. Its roots are in arithmetic and geometry, the two opposite poles of mathematics, and the source of historic conceptual conflict. The resolution of this conflict, and its role in the development of mathematics, is one of the main stories in the book. The key is algebra, which brings arithmetic and geometry together, and allows them to flourish and branch out in new directions."
The MESA Series combines essential pre-algebra topics with exciting hands-on science explorations to motivate students in both mathematics and science. Using materials and group collaboration to solve open-ended problems, students make connections between classroom and real-world mathematics and science. These easy-to-use Teacher Resource Books include activity overviews, background information, reproducible activity masters, and assessment strategies.
Patty Paper Geometry includes dozens of activities that foster cooperative learning, increase students' geometric vocabulary, and motivate kids to read, write, and talk about geometry. Constructions are performed more accurately and geometric discoveries are made faster with patty papers. At the end of their investigations, students have discovered most of the properties of geometric figures studied in high school geometry courses.
Loaded with information, light-hearted and well written, this book describes and defines lots of interesting numbers--factorials, hexidecimals, triangular numbers, pi, primes, etc.
This unique book uses picture books to teach elementary students math concepts. Author Colleen Kessler feels strongly that all students should be challenged to experience and learn new things every day. She covers problem solving, geometry, algebra, measurement and probability. Grades 2-4.
Ranging from the design of anchors and the Battle of the Atlantic to the outbreak of cholera in Victorian Soho, this text describes a variety of lively topics that continue to intrigue professional mathematicians. Relatively simple terms and ideas are used.
Primary Grade Challenge Math offers material that goes beyond calculation skills for those children who enter the primary grades already knowing basic concepts. This curriculum allows parents and teachers to instill a deeper level of mathematical understanding and thinking skills in young children while nurturing a love of mathematics.
This book is the heavyweight champion of problems in recreational mathematics, containing a large number of very detailed problems in many areas. The presentation strategy is to develop the topic by using problems followed by an explanation followed by a detailed solution. The chapters are largely independent, so it is possible to pick and chose the topics for a course. Do not let the word recreational in the title lead you to believe that these problems are bunnies. With hundreds of problems, detailed solutions to the demonstrations and hints for most included, this is a resource unlike all others.
In Real Life Math Mysteries, students discover the excitement and challenge of using their problem solving skills to solve an array of real world math problems. Drawn from interviews with working people in professions ranging from zookeeper to horse stable owner, the problems in this book stimulate student interest.
This text book by Edward Zaccaro provides a fun and easily comprehended way to learn algebra. Filled with cartoons, drawings, and real-world problems, this book is a great tool to motivate and encourage the elementary student.
"This clear study guide focuses entirely on plane trigonometry. It summarizes the geometry properties and theorems that prove helpful for solving trigonometry problems. Also, where solving problems requires knowledge of algebra, the algebraic processes and the basic trigonometric relations are explained carefully."
This is a collection of stories from Wayside School--where students laugh as much as they learn--with arithmetical twists. There are wacky puzzles and brain teasers interwoven with the stories.
This book is more than just a math adventure; it has a bit of history, too. The author teaches some basic geometry lessons while relating some of the King Arthur legend. King Arthur, assisted by his knight (guess who) Sir Cumference, finds the perfect shape for his table.
An introduction to motion geometry, Slides, Flips and Turns encourages students to explore the result of a slide, flip, or turn. It also develops an awareness of symmetry as students complete abstract symmetrical designs. As the students analyze the result of a motion, they develop logical thinking. The resource includes a section on definitions (with illustrations) of motion geometry terms, 48 activities, reproducible blank grids, and a table of contents.
Super Smart Math challenges students to think critcally while providing activities and problems that become increasingly difficult as the students progress through each section. Organized by mathematical topics for grades 5-8.
A classic Tangram book, filled with diverse investigations. Reproducible activity sheets may be used in activity centers, with the whole class, or in small groups.
Edward Zaccaro presents this book full of classroom lessons, readings, and discussion starters. It reveals the things our future mathematicians and scientists must know in order to prevent tragedies such as the Challenger explosion and the failure of the Mars Orbiter.
The Book of Numbers lets readers of all levels of mathematical sophistication (or lack thereof) understand the origins, patterns, and interrelationships of different numbers.
This is an excellent introductory textbook in statistics. The cartoonist coauthor is the same Larry Gonick who publishes the "Cartoon History of the World" series, the "Cartoon Guide to Physics", and a monthly comic strip for Muse magazine. The statistician coauthor is a faculty member (at least in 1994) at Penn State. Highly recommended, particularly in combination with a "real" textbook, for clarifying arcane concepts. Particularly valuable for visual-spatial learners!
This Student Book blends fantasy with learning, weaving science and math facts into a fast-paced adventure story. When Julie travels to the Land of Science, she meets Al the Chemy-lion, discovers the relationship between alchemy and science, learns more about the Periodic Table, explores the States of Matter, and ultimately uses her knowledge of chemistry to save her friends from danger. Written with wit and style, this book makes science and math enjoyable and accessible. This book is a stand-alone sequel to A Gebra Named Al, reuniting Julie with the "Periodics."
The power and attractiveness of the subject of mathematics is often hidden from students who are in introductory courses. In this new, innovative overview textbook, the authors put special emphasis on the deep ideas of mathematics, and present the subject through lively and entertaining examples, anecdotes, challenges and illustrations, all of which are designed to excite the student's interest. The underlying ideas include topics from number theory, infinity, geometry, topology, probability and chaos theory. Throughout the text, the authors stress that mathematics is an analytical way of thinking, one that can be brought to bear on problem solving and effective thinking in any field of study.
"A revised and updated translation of a work originally published in Portuguese in 1997. It introduces the algorithmic aspects of number theory and its applications to the study of codes, and of code-breaking."
This is one devilishly good book for math fans and math phobes alike. It is exactly the book folks are always looking for, wringing their hands and saying, 'Why aren't there more books that show the fun and imaginative parts of math?' Well, here is that book—full of the dreamlike beauty and power of math in a form that most anyone can understand.
This series of books, titled "The Problem Solver" is a wonderful resource for the younger math student with a visual spatial learning style. The numerical reasoning problems are presented within a four step method ("A systematic approach to problem solving that can be used for solving any problem.") using "10 solution strategies." The looseleaf format allows for photocopying for use in a classroom setting, or multiple child use in the homeschool setting.
A very descriptive pre-algebra textbook. All kinds of fun activities, and it applies the mathematics to the real world. The book maintains math fundamentals in an engaging format while exploring new approaches to standard exercises.
This is an excellent, well written guide to trigonometry with concepts clearly and simply explained. It discusses laws of sine and cosine, trigonometric functions, inverse functions, conic sections, polynomial approximation and more.
This is a calculator Manual with many examples for the TI-82, TI-83, and TI-83 plus. It is usually sold with "College Algebra Graphs and Models."
This book provides activities and exercises in a variety of topics in mathematics and physics with an approach focused on problem solving and logical thinking.
Math need not be a lonely endeavor! This is a collection of 116 mathematics problems designed especially for groups. The problems focus on proportional reasoning, spatial visualization, and learning to generalize from patterns -- central pillars of any math curriculum. The book includes help for the teacher, a topics grid, and connections to several high-quality middle-grades math programs.
Author, Art Reed, has taken his more than 20 years of experience with Saxon Math books and put this experience and knowledge into a 132-page guide to assist homeschool educators in their successful use of Saxon math books – from Math 54 through calculus and physics. Answers are provided to questions such as: How are the high school courses correctly transcripted?; Does the Saxon high school student receive credit for geometry – and when?; and, Do Saxon math books still offer an excellent math curriculum?
"Plus is an internet magazine published five times a year which aims to introduce readers to the beauty and the practical applications of mathematics. Whether you want to know how to build a sundial, how to keep your messages safe or what shape the universe is, it's all here. So take a look at our latest issue, explore the archive and browse our careers library to see where maths can take you! "
"A newsletter that features ideas for teaching, learning, and enjoying math, with an onsite collection of elementary and middle school activities, games, and problems. Classroom activities focus on creative problem solving, hands-on thinking, math manipulatives, and cooperative learning, and are tied into the NCTM Standards. Activities: Painted Faces, The Factor Game, and Operation Fill-ins. Also subscription information, an entry blank and information for a "Create a Function Machine" contest, Writer's Guidelines for submitting articles, and Kids' Corner math problems."
Each 32 page full-color issue has: an in-depth look at a scientific topic (for example, earthquakes or robots), many do-it-at-home projects, science news, profiles of scientists, environmental updates, and new technology. Makes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics exciting for kids ages 8 to 14. Features many female scientists and clearly promotes math and science for young women. Each issue is packed with information.
This distance learning program is offered through Johns Hopkins University. The Center for Talented Youth provides motivated, academically talented students with a chance to study at a pace and depth appropriate for their abilities. The center provides two programs: Math Tutorials and Writing Tutorials for gifted students. The Math Tutorials are math courses K-University, as well as science courses. The courses cover problem solving and enrichment courses, accelerated mathematics sequence, and AP Calculus. The writing tutorials are writing courses grades 5-12. There are five levels of tutorials and the website provides sample writing assignments.
This program promotes interaction between teachers, students, graduate students, researchers and industry stakeholders in science and technology education and training. Some programs include: Dual Credit Enrollment, Excursions in Science, Mini Medical School, Science Information for Teachers, Summer Science Institute and more.
College for Kids offers a variety of courses including art, drama, math, science, rocketry, photography, history, logic, chess, personal development, and computer programming.
The Center is both a department in the Northern Michigan University College of Arts and Sciences and a member of the Michigan Network of Mathematics and Science Centers funded by the Michigan legislature. A major component of the Center’s activities are in programs for K-12 students, teachers, and the community. As a Michigan mathematics and science center, the Seaborg Center is accountable in six areas: leadership, student services, professional development, curriculum support, resource clearinghouse services, and community outreach.
The Institute of Creative Problem Solving for Gifted and Talented Students at State University of New York (SUNY) College at Old Westbury is a Saturday program for students in grades 5-10. Students study creative problem solving in mathematics, science and engineering. There are 75 spaces available annually, and you may participate only once. Each student will be expected to spend 60 hours in class during 20 Saturday mornings and 60 hours in related outside projects.
The RCMS is a federally funded, six week residential pre-college program, designed to enhance and enrich high school students' understanding of science, mathematics, and the nature of scientific research. The Center's emphasis is on the health sciences. Careers in medicine, nursing, physical therapy, medical research, and the like, will be explored.
The e-Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science (eIMACS) online school is an independent teaching and educational research institute based in Plantation, Florida. eIMACS reaches talented secondary school students around the world. The IMACS Curriculum Development Group (CDG) is based at the Institute's headquarters in Plantation, Florida, and consists of mathematicians, computer scientists, engineers, technical editors, graphics designers, and programmers. CDG teams develop IMACS curricula for use in IMACS classrooms and online.
The Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science (IMACS) is an independent teaching and educational research institute based in Plantation, Florida. In addition to full-time curriculum development and publishing divisions, IMACS operates teaching facilities for precocious elementary and secondary school students. IMACS classes are available in locations throughout South Florida, Connecticut, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Missouri. IMACS reaches talented secondary school students around the world through its online division, eIMACS. Bright and talented students attend IMACS weekly throughout the year, or daily during summer sessions, taught by mathematicians, computer scientists and engineers. IMACS classes are also available during the day at several large independent schools.
Located in Phoenix, AZ, this charter school uses the latest in technology and a hands-on approach to cater to middle and high school students. Using small class sizes, this school places an emphasis on math and science while focusing on individual learning needs.
Bergen Academies, a four-year high school, offers students seven concentrations including science, medicine, culinary arts, business and finance, and engineering. It even has its own stem-cell laboratory!
This Michigan State University Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program is available to students in Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, and Shiawassee Intermediate School Districts in Michigan. Mathematically gifted students are able to complete the required four years of high school math in two years through CHAMP. Students meet on Thursday afternoons each week on the MSU campus.
"Cora Kelly School for Math, Science, and Technology is located in the northeast section of Alexandria. Cora Kelly offers exciting and challenging instructional programs. The school curriculum is organized around our mathematics, science and technology laboratories and our reading/language arts department that focuses on the Four Block Balanced Literacy. Though we are a math, science and technology magnet school, our "foundation program" is Four Blocks. Our belief is that literacy is the gateway to success in every other curriculum area."
The Maine School of Science and Math is simply unlike any other school in the state. At the MSSM you can learn science from practicing scientists, be part of a math department that has nearly a 100% pass rate on Advanced Placement Exams, get two semesters of college credit in computer science while still in high school, learn how to build (and sleep out in) a snow shelter during our Sub-Arctic Themed Weekend, attend lectures given by archeologists from the Smithsonian Institution, get published in a literary or math journal, sit up nights discussing the different sizes of infinity with your friends, . . .
Russian School of Mathematics is a math program for kids in grades K through 12. RSM also has a variety of after school and summer programs ranging from day camps to sleep away camps.
Founded by Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen, this school is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in science, mathematics, technology, or engineering.
This charter school offers students the opportunity of a classical education experience with an emphasis on technology, science and math. Students are held to high standards in a rigorous academic setting.
The Treasure Valley Mathematics & Science Center (TVMSC) is a unique learning community that offers opportunities in mathematics and science education unlike those found in traditional school settings. The curriculum is specifically designed for students with a strong interest/desire to excel in mathematics and science. A key focal point of the instructional program will be activities that require students to work as a member of a research team. Students will collaborate in posing questions, designing experiments, acquiring and analyzing data, and finally, presenting their findings.
The Center will run a half-day junior high program and a half-day senior high program.
"In 1985, Montgomery County Public Schools opened its Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science Magnet Program within Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland. The Magnet Program is designed to offer accelerated, interdisciplinary courses in science, mathematics, and computer science for highly able students particularly interested in these subjects."
Sponsored by University of Missouri - St. Louis, Washington University, and St. Louis University -- Provides study, research, and mentorship opportunities in various fields of scientific enterprise for students in grades 10 through college. Continues through academic school year.
"The Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center (KAMSC) delivers a challenging, accelerated education in mathematics, science and technology to selected students, grades 9 thru 12 in Kalamazoo County. Students can apply to the program in the eighth grade, and if accepted, spend a half-day at KAMSC in intensive mathematics, sciences and/or computer courses."
This distance learning program offers only college-level math courses. It uses the software Mathematica, which allows the students to truly explore and understand the mathematical concepts.
This summer program is for grades K-8 and is taught by educators from the Atlanta, Georgia area.
Saturday is not your typical day for school but participants in Georgia State University's Saturday School for Scholars and Leaders are not your typical students. Since 1975, parents and school personnel have identified scholars and leaders to participate in this special Saturday program. Each session, Atlanta area educators teach a variety of enrichment classes, ranging from the fine and applied arts to math and science, designed to challenge participants at all levels.
The Gifted Math Program is an enrichment program for students in grades 7-12 at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Students commute to the university twice weekly to study an enriched and accelerated program of mathematics in grades 7 – 10, and university level courses in discrete mathematics and calculus in grades 11 and 12. They can accumulate a total of 22 semester hours of university credit for successful participation.
This is an online mathematics competition for teams of up to six students conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and the University of Texas at Dallas. The meet is open to all middle and high school students in North America, including home-schooled students. A registration form, rules and practice contests are available on the website.
The Summer Mathematics Camp for High School Girls provides a stimulating and supportive environment for girls to develop their mathematical ability and interest. Camp participants learn about the exciting mathematics of Chaos and Codes. The girls will work with female mathematics professors and graduate students, and interact with peers who share an interest in mathematics. They live in UNL residence halls and are chaperoned by a female mathematics graduate student.
This three-week residential summer program prepares students to compete in the Mathematical Olympiad Summer Program (MOSP). Up to 80 mathematically gifted students in grades 7-11, ages 13-17, spend the three weeks at the University of Texas at Dallas. Tuition is about $3,000 per student and each applicant is required to take an admission exam.
Camp Invention is a nationally recognized summer day camp that integrates science, math, history, and the arts. This one-week program fosters creativity, teamwork, inventive thinking skills, and science literacy by enabling children to learn through fun hands-on experiences, subject immersion, and discovery. The enrichment program consists of five activity-oriented thematic modules designed to enhance the students' learning and understanding.
Central Honors Instittue (CHI) at Central Community College in Columbus, Nebraska, is a one-week residential academic camp for Nebraska students who have completed the sixth or seventh grades and have demonstrated academic accomplishments, leadership and maturity among their peers.
During the week, students choose to follow a particular academic track, either math or media/communications, led by CHI faculty. All the faculty members have solid teaching credentials and prior experience working at academic youth camps. The faculty members stress unique learning approaches and real-life applications of concepts. While the typical CHI camper excels at academics, students find they are challenged by the innovative teaching methods during the week.
CHI campers attend classes during the day, socialize with peers in the evenings and experience life on a community college campus, complete with dorm food and residence halls.
The Math Olympiad Program was created when the United States began participating in the International Mathematical Olympiad in 1974. The goals of the Mathematical Olympiad Summer Program (MOSP) include providing a mathematics program for about 25 very promising students who have risen to the top on the American Mathematics Competitions. The rigorous curriculum and daily schedule of the MOSP is designed to achieve the goals of the program. The MOSP will give students extensive practice in solving mathematical problems which require deeper analysis than those solved by students in even the best American high schools. Full days of classes and extensive problem sets gives students thorough preparation in several important areas of mathematics which are traditionally emphasized more in other countries than in the United States.
Residential camp in communications, math and science for incoming eighth graders.
This is a website from the American Mathematical Society that has a list of different math and science programs around the U.S.
"Explore the complex problems faced by our society today and assume the role of scientists wo will meet the challenge. As an aspiring scientist, you will acquire the skills you will need to succeed in your future education and career. At the Academy of Applied Sciences, you'll look at the world through the eyes of a scientist as you learn applied science research, collaborate with your peers and develop greater self-awareness. Students participate in different laboratory courses depending on faculty, past courses have included astronomy, biotechnology, computer science and biochemistry.
A 3-week summer college-like residential experience that emphasizes leadership and development and project oriented instruction in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) areas and the humanities for high achieving students from the Cape Cod Collaborative member districts.
Students will do apprentice work with industry- or university-based mathematics, science, and engineering (MSE) professionals and participate in "hands-on" research. They will live on a college campus, participate in enrichment activities and meet other NASA SHARP apprentices from diverse backgrounds. NASA SHARP aims to establish individual working relationships between students and active researchers in aerospace-related fields, and to strengthen the nation's and the government's efforts to recruit and sustain underrepresented students in science and engineering fields. The Program offers aerospace-focused researchers and other science and engineering professionals the opportunity to serve as mentors to such students (16 years of age or older) who are rising eleventh and twelfth graders with interest and potential in science and engineering.
Sponsered by the Center for Excellence in Education, the RSI summer program involves focused content on advanced theory and research in mathematics, the sciences and engineering. RSI is open to students who have completed the third year of high school or the equivalent. Refer to this informative web page for application deadline details.
The Summer Math and Recent Technologies (SMART) Camp is a two-week residential, summer enrichment program for high school and middle school students.
Governor’s School programs are summer programs that last for four weeks at different college campuses. The purpose of Governor’s School is to provide not only an academically enriching experience. but also one that fosters personal growth and development.
Ten 6 -person teams will work with faculty mentors and college-level resident assistants to describe different aspects of the planning, development, and operation of a theme park, using scientific & mathematical operations. In turn, each of those solutions will be factored into the larger problem. Dr.Eric Pyle, Director of GSMS at WVU, describes the importance of such an experience for developing adolescents: "While individual effort and interest with respect to mathematics and science is a prerequisite, the fact that most working scientists and mathematicians work in research teams must be driven home to the students if they are to adopt the appropriate mindset to succeed in a scientific or technical career. With students assigned in a research team of 5 members, each member must not only be able to carry out his or her component of the research project, but also effectively communicate findings and needs to the remainder of the group."
"The Rutgers Young Scholars Program in Discrete Mathematics is designed to encourage talented students to consider careers in the mathematical sciences. Selected students participate in an intensive four-week academic program that provides a challenging introduction to discrete mathematics- a new and growing area of the mathematical sciences with many applications on the cutting edge of modern research. During the program, you will develop and enhance your problem-solving abilities by applying mathematical concepts to a wide range of problems. You will also meet distinguished professionals in the field of discrete mathematics who will serve as role models and mentors and help you decide if mathematics is the right field for you. Teaching assistants who are embarking on their own careers in mathematics will provide additional academic support. You will also have an opportunity to participate in a year-long research project."
This summer program is for girls in either their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school. The math courses taught are not commonly seen in the high school or even college curriculum.
The Ross Program at the Ohio State University is an intensive course in math for pre-college students. This Program is sponsored by the University in partnership with the Clay Mathematics Institute. During the eight weeks of this summer program, students are immersed in a world of mathematical discovery.
VAMPY is a 3-week residential Summer Program for very bright students who are currently enrolled in grades seven through ten and is designed to provide a balance of educational, cultural, and recreational experiences for high ability young people.
Be a part of a Summer Sleuths team that searches for solutions to a real-world problem integrating math, science, social studies, and language arts. Gather information from experts, experiments, the Internet, and other resources, and present your solution to a panel of people affected by the problem." Includes past problems on the program's website.
The PROMYS program at the Clay Mathematics Institute (CMI) is a challenging program designed to encourage ambitious high school students to explore the creative world of mathematics. Each summer, approximately 60 high school students from around the country gather on the campus of Boston University for six weeks of rigorous mathematical activity. The PROMYS program aims to provide an environment for talented young people that will arouse their curiosity and encourage a deep personal involvement with the creative elements of mathematics and science. It is designed to encourage habits of thought that will lead to scientific independence and creativity. At the same time, it seeks to foster interaction between the PROMYS community and the larger community of research mathematicians and scientists currently working in academia and industry.
Whether you love math or hate it, SummerMath can help you strengthen your mathematical thinking and communications skills, develop problem solving strategies and computer skills, and build your confidence. Introduced in 1982 by Mount Holyoke College, one of the nation's finest liberal arts institutions, SummerMath is a nationally acclaimed four-week program for young women entering ninth through twelfth grades. The program has been featured on "ABC World News Tonight with Peter Jennings," on the "Today Show," and in Newsweek.. We believe young women stay with mathematics longer--and keep more options open--when feeling confident and when seeing how math applies to the real world. Because math is in just about everything--from digital sampling to design to DNA.
The University of Vermont's College of Engineering and The Governor's Institutes of Vermont have an annual UVM/GIV Engineering- Summer Institute. Students will explore career opportunities in aerospace, biomedical, civil, mechanical and electrical engineering.
This is a math computer game that teaches addition, substraction, multiplication, division, geometry, fractions, decimals, percentages, word problems, graphs, and prealgebra through explorations of ancient worlds.
The game tracks the child's progress and increases the difficulty accordingly.
This program uses baseball facts to solidify math concepts. It covers basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The user plays a baseball game by answering math questions.
The Math & Music CD-ROM is an interdisciplinary program relating the practical value of fundamental math skills to the basic elements of music. The program will help students build the mathematical foundation necessary to understand algebra and appreciate diverse musical forms.
This game has math, problem solving, art, and things that are just fun. The biggest challenge is the "Bowling for Numbers" multiplication.
Quest: MESH (Math, English, Science and History) is a one-week residential summer program for 6th and 7th graders held at the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Working in small teams, students create and propose solutions to real world problems with far-reaching implications and test their ingenuity in concluding which of the possible solutions discovered would be the best. Reliance on “back of the book answers” is replaced with confidence in a student’s own ability to solve problems creatively and effectively. Each student is expected, as a member of the team, to bring his or her own skills and knowledge to the group’s effort.
The mission of Texas Mathworks, a center for innovation in mathematics education at Texas State University, is to develop model programs and self-sustaining learning communities that engage Texas K-12 students from all backgrounds in doing mathematics at a high level. Summer math camps and after school programs include undergraduate counselors mentored by more experienced math teachers, who themselves are being trained as teacher-leaders for their districts.
COSMOS is a four week intensive science and mathematics enrichment program. Each student chooses one 4-week core course and two 2-week supplemental courses along with a science writing course. Courses offered at COSMOS are designed to introduce students to subjects that are typically not offered in high school, such as, automotive engineering, optical science, and number theory. On a typical day, students attend courses, participate in labs or course-related field trips and attend their selected courses. COSMOS is available on the following University of California campuses: Davis, Irvine, and Santa Cruz.
The University of Idaho College of Engineering sponsors the annual Idaho Junior Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (JEMS) Summer Workshop for students who have completed their junior or senior year of high school. The focus of the workshop is to expose students to engineering problems within technical and social contexts, and to encourage them to enroll in college. Students will participate in lab exercises, field trips, computer exercises, and recreational activities.
MathPath ffers middle school students who are extremely talented in mathematics the summer opportunity to learn and develop at a pace and to a depth that matches their abilities while also providing them the rich social and recreational experience of a residential summer camp. The camp shifts to a new campus each year.
The program is an intense 4 week-long exposure to higher mathematics. Students will participate in group activities, individual tutoring, a guided reasearch project of their choice, social events, and a guest lecture series.
ALEKS is a web-based math tutor. By knowing exactly which math concepts the student has mastered, which are shaky, and which are new but within reach, ALEKS enables the student to work on those concepts the student is most ready to learn. ALEKS closely interacts with the student, continuously updating its precise map of the student's knowledge state. ALEKS combines the advantages of one-on-one instruction and evaluation with the convenience of being on-call, on your computer, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The cost is $17.95 per month. Free 48 hour trial.
Boxer math offers three home versions of their online course subscriptions including Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, and Trigonometry. You can compare BoxerMath to their state's math standards to see how much of the state curriculum is covered by BoxerMath.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, and operating with a full-time staff of more than 50 educators, course developers, managers and support staff members, Carnegie Learning's mathematics courses now serve students across the United States and abroad.
Excel Math is a mathematics curriculum for Kindergarten through sixth grade students that has been successfully used in classrooms since 1976. Mathematical concepts, or threads, are woven into a single smooth and coherent strand of curriculum. Students are repeatedly given practice in the concepts, so that they retain them and develop a solid foundation on which to confidently build their mathematical skills.
Exemplars offers differentiated, classroom-tested, standards-based assessment and instruction materials. Educators worldwide are using Exemplars. Exemplars pioneered the field of providing performance assessment tasks that meet national standards to improve assessment AND instruction. Founded in 1993, Exemplars began by assisting educators using K-8 mathematics problems and assessments that met NCTM Standards. We added Mathematics 9-12 two years later. Due to the popularity of math, we started publishing Science K-8 in 1997. RWR Exemplars (Reading, Writing and Research in the Content Areas) was published for grades 5-8 in 1999. Exemplars materials are now used by educators in 50 states and world-wide.
This building system allows you to build a shape that can unfold and transform into a new, different, expanded shape by pressing any set of Magic Points. It is a good, fun 3-dimensional approach to geometry of solids. The Advanced kit allows you to build a cuboctahedron, the EXPERT kit has enough pieces to build an icosahedron (not truncated, though, for soccer fans).
This website contains hundreds of interactive math and science activities. The simulations, called Gizmos, are for teachers and students grades 6-12 and are designed to supplement pre-existing state and national curriculum standards. There is also an ExploreLearning newsletter. The cost of each specific workshop varies; however, a 30-day trial period is offered.
A catalogue that contains every manipulative needed to help the visual spatial student mathematician, from abacus to yardstick. Escher panels and tangrams are found here, as well as origami math, and math through literature books.
This online curriculum offering comes from It's About Time, Inc. -- an innovative company that specializes in developing research-based math and science programs that have delivered solid, positive results for all students. Many of our programs are funded by the National Science Foundation, and all follow the guidelines of the National Science Education Standards and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. We publish these programs because our primary concern is increased learning in math and science for all students. It's About Time believes that students learn math and science the way that practicing scientists and mathematicians do. They learn when something grabs their attention...when the content is relevant to their lives. They learn when we allow them, in fact encourage them, to talk to one another and question each others' results. They learn when we permit them to get their hands on the subject matter. In short, when we allow students to use all of their senses, they make sense of math and science.
Key Curriculum Press offers a wide variety of resources for Middle and High School math including: supplemental materials, puzzles and posters, professional resources, software, and textbooks.
Mathematica is a tool that performs simple calculator operations to large-scale programming and interactive document preparation. It is used in scientific research, engineering analysis and modeling, technical education from high school to graduate school, and anywhere else quantitative methods are used. The user can analyze data or solve a tricky differential equation or develop an entire solution, prototype, or application.
Students explore attributes of shapes and solids, constructions and transformations, 2D and 3D coordinates, and the relationships between length, perimeter, area, and volume. Winding their way through a 3D maze, assembling robots, creating tessellating patterns, and making movies of geometric constructions, students develop a strong foundation for geometry and its real-world applications.
This series of workbooks, published by Key Curriculum Press, is targeted at K-6 homeschooled students. The material is not specifically designed for the gifted, but students can utilize advanced grade materials. As part of the coursework, students build models for concepts to prepare them for written work.
"Pieces of Learning staff, with expertise in Differentiation, Standards-Based Teaching Activities, Assessment, Underachievement, and Gifted and Talented Education, publish supplemental Activity Books to improve student thinking and questioning skills, encourage creativity in the language arts, promote critical thinking in math and science, explore character education, present research skills and provide enrichment in social studies. Teacher Resource book topics include differentiation, assessment, achievement, motivation, and teaching strategies."
This building system lets you build an infinite variety of life-like models or fantasy figures from just seven different geometric-shaped plastic panels. A construction set can produce load-bearing and space frame structures that have interior spaces and bracing for support.
This distance learning program offers a self-paced math curriculum, complete from first grade through first-year calculus. Pre-tests identify items already mastered and items still requiring work. Program does not provide any instruction, only generates worksheets with problems in areas which still require further work. Program must be overseen by an actively involved teacher for learning to occur. New topics must be taught by a teacher.
This online catalogue offers course materials in many math subject areas and in phonics. Placement tests are available to help when deciding where to place students.
Singapore Math offers series of books on both math and science appropriate for classroom use and homeschooling. There are six different series of math programs from pre-school to college and two levels of science: primary and lower secondary. They offer textbooks and workbooks as well as teacher's guides. Offers placement tests, placement guides, scope and sequence, answer keys and online forum help.
Welcome to Stevenson Learning Skills, the company that publishes the Stevenson Reading Program, Semple Math and other materials for teaching essential skills to students. Our methods are unusual and innovative. We use established techniques like mnemonics (memory aids) and multisensory instruction in imaginative new ways. The materials accommodate common learning problems, such as attention deficits, phonological processing difficulties, memory weakness and sequencing confusion. In addition to publishing, we offer training and consult services. The Stevenson Language Skills Program covers reading, spelling and language arts. Semple Math teaches arithmetic operations, place value, word problems and more. Additional materials for teaching grammar, cursive writing and telling time is also available.
Discover the math and science behind everyday activities. Meet people who use math and science as they work and play. Delve into algebra, geometry, or precalculus. Enjoy our online games and puzzles. Keep up with the latest news. Explore all we have to offer at StudyWorks! Online.
This software is very useful for making complex geometric ideas understandable. It allows you to construct geometric figures, create fractals, and design polished presentations.
Sketchpad is a dynamic construction and exploration tool that enables students to explore and understand mathematics in ways that are simply not possible with traditional tools—or with other mathematics software programs.
This center is dedicated to providing a variety of exceptional resources for Ohio schools and universities. The resources support the curriculum of preK-12 classroom teachers and higher education faculty members. ORC is virtually based via the Web and draws faculty from Ohio colleges and universities to improve student achievement and teacher effectiveness.
The game 24 is a mathematical card game for grades 1-9 and consists of a set of several problem-solving math-card games that can be played solo, by two people, or in teams. The object is to combine four numbers given on a card, using mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) to reach the number 24. Each box of cards includes three levels of difficulty.
In 1988, successful inventor Robert Sun embarked on devising a way to show the relationship between numbers through a game. What he created was the 24 game, a unique mathematics teaching tool that has proven to successfully engage students in grades 1 through 9 from all economic and social backgrounds. “I wanted to demonstrate that mathematics can be powerful, engaging and most of all, fun,” says Sun. “Knowing the answer is always 24 alleviates a classic brand of math anxiety—getting the right answer—and instead puts the emphasis on the process and patterns, what I like to call ‘the method behind the math.’ ”
This website is anamusement park of math! It contains many math games, puzzles and information. There is something for kids of all ages.
This website is full of fun and interesting math facts, tricks and trivia.
This website explores the mathematical concept of fractals by providing their unique properties using Sierpinski’s Triangle, the Jurassic Park Fractal, and the Koch Snowflake.
"Discovery Under the Hood is a demonstration project designed to encourage teenage girls in rural Madison County, New York, to achieve excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Central to the success of this project is the hands-on experience that will demonstrate the relationship of STEM to the participants' everyday lives. Using the automobile as a "vehicle" for inquiry-based scientific learning, 24 girls ages 14-17 will explore topics such as the science of internal combustion, the mathematics of fuel economy, the engineering of the power train, the technology of computerized diagnostic equipment, and the integration of all these fields. In addition to exploring and learning many scientific principles behind the various systems of the automobile, participants will acquire practical skills that they can share with their families, including: creating a monthly maintenance schedule for the family car, assembling an emergency road kit, and handling hazards on the highway."
This game kit inclues five mathematics-based games. The basic game uses the arithmetic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, exponents and roots. Advanced rules cover additional operations, various number bases and higher mathematics. The game can be as simple or as complex as the players make it, depending on their mathematical knowledge.
Find all sorts of information for planning your future in technology on this lively and fun website. Start off with a "Did you know...", then go to the Test your Tech page and start a quiz. Moving on, check out the long list of science clubs and competions. The What's New page will keep you coming back to this fun resource.
Girls Go Tech combines math, science, and technology to provide girls with the resources to explore career options, play educational games, and understand the role these subjects have in the world and their direct environment.
Playful and engaging math material. Makes the old math drill much more interesting for the kids, as they zap the trash and work their way through a cave. This is older software that is readily available and inexpensive.
This website features mathematical concepts applicable to daily life. It includes math in activities such as home decorating and cooking, and explores the universal language math provides across borders and cultures.
Play with Numbers and give your brain a workout.
This website provides math puzzles and other animated games to challenge gifted students. From acronyms to chess, this interactive website has over 80 different puzzles for students to choose from.
This website was developed by Dr. Larry Lesser to support his mission in increasing awareness and interest in mathematics. He tapped his singer-songwriter background to yield an additional formula for information dissemination -- math-and-music demonstrations and math songs! The latter have proven especially unique and popular, generating media coverage from Savannah to Melbourne, catapulting Lesser from virtual obscurity to relative obscurity!
The NRICH Project started in 1996* and is based in the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education. NRICH is part of the Millennium Mathematics Project, which was set up in 1999 and is based in the Centre for Mathematical Sciences at the University. The NRICH project (the largest of the programmes within the MMP) is led by Jennifer Piggott, a Lecturer within the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge. The NRICH Project encompasses the main NRICH website (www.nrich.maths.org), publishing free mathematics enrichment resources for pupils of all ages, online resources including discussion forums and mathematics thesaurus, associated face-to-face outreach activity running pupil workshops, extra-curricular masterclasses throughout the UK and primary mathematics lectures at the Royal Institution, London development and provision of Continuing Professional Development courses for teachers a related research programme.
Raise Smart Kids provides a unique range of different math problems to help interested and gifted students develop outstanding capabilities in mathematics. We equip them with thinking skills that provide life-long benefits, and improve their chances of admission to top universities.
This board game requires players to make equations by placing tiles on the board. Equations can be horizontal or vertical and points are scored by making correct equations. This game is a math version of Scrabble, with numbers and addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division signs instead of letters. The game can be geared to different skill levels by removing tiles for the operators that young players may not know.
This game teaches addition and subtraction skills while players take a journey through the Sum Swamp by adding and subtracting dice numbers. Includes four critter game pieces.
This game is based on a simple idea, but presents a considerable challenge: Create the number 24 from the four numbers on a game card. You can add, subtract, multiply and divide. Use all four numbers but use each number only once.
This building system is a unique 31-zone system that takes ball-and-stick construction to its highest level. Zome System models spatial structures representing hyperspaces of up to 31 dimensions, geodesic space-frame structures and molecular models, including quasicrystals and Fullerenes.
This resource links you to a quantitative research study on the relation of gender and mathematics among the gifted by the University of Illinois. The study found substantial male superiority among seventh and eight grade students at extremely high levels of mathematical talent.
This web site was developed to help students improve their math skills interactively. Includes games, flashcards, flashcard creator, homework help, puzzles and worksheets.
This website connects people to a variety of algebra resources. There is an Alegebra Problem Solver, Free Tutorials, and links to other valuable information.
This website was developed to help students interactively improve their math skills. Visit the game room and play exciting games like Matho and Hidden Picture...Test your math skills with our Flashcards! Try out the Math Word Find puzzle.
This website allows you to study Archimedes' construction graphically and interactively. It also gives some interesting information about this famous ancient Greek mathematician and inventor.
This onlice curriculum resource includes many links to math resources for kids of all ages, math problems and challenges, a list of frequently asked questions (with explanations) and a homework hotline.This is a website for students and educators (both at home and in the traditional classroom).
This website has several resources for students interested in mathematics, including a math journal, a math forum and a year-round math program. These resources are all based off the AwesomeMath Summer Program (AMSP). The AwesomeMath Year-round program (AMY) gives students another opportunity to work on their problem solving skills and mathematical concepts throughout the school year. AMY extends and strengthens the knowledge students acquired at AMSP.
This website, by an award-winning calculus instructor and author, includes a weekly practice problem that is "answered in plain, everyday English the following week." Also includes Fun Calculus Stuff, an Interactive Cheat Sheet and hosts an online Super Bowl of High School Calculus.
This article written by James Watters emphasizes the need to challenge gifted students in mathematics. He gives a theoretical background to the nature of the learning task and the role of the teacher using several examples. Read more to find out how you can challenge gifted students in the field of mathematics!
This website offers students a chance to think and critically evaluate media resources. Chance News is a monthly newsletter which takes interesting news and popular media articles and discusses the statistics in them.
Coordinated by the Center for Talent Youth at Johns Hopkins University, this website provides a place where exceptional young science and math students can interact with one another and with professional mathematicians and scientists. Articles about young mathematicians and scientists, directories of math and science competitions, summer programs and distance learning programs are just a few of the informative resources found on this website.
This report from Vanderbilt University reveals the complex mix of factors that create intellectual leaders: cognitive abilities, educational opportunities, investigative interests and old-fashioned hard work. Just one of the findings indicate that differences in ability exist even among this elite group. The findings contradict a widely held belief in educational literature that there is an "ability ceiling;" in other words, that differences are moot among the very top students
This article deals with the identification of mathematically talented children. It also addresses different instructional approaches, with a complete breakdown of educational strategies.
This international, scientific educational website presents information on solutions to various classes of ordinary differential, partial differential, integral, functional and other mathematical equations. It also outlines some methods for solving equations, includes interesting articles, gives links to mathematical websites, lists useful handbooks and monographs, and refers to scientific publishers, journals, etc.
This website is the Web's most complete mathematical resource, assembled over more than a decade by internet encyclopedist Eric W. Weisstein with assistance from the mathematics and internet communities.
MathWorld is a comprehensive and interactive mathematics encyclopedia intended for students, educators, math enthusiasts, and researchers. Like the vibrant and constantly evolving discipline of mathematics, this site is continuously updated to include new material and incorporate new discoveries.
Although it is often difficult to find explanations for technical subjects that are both clear and accessible, this website bridges the gap by placing an interlinked framework of mathematical exposition and illustrative examples at the fingertips of every internet user.
This website is an on-line math challenge for middle schoolers to do at home with their families, formatted as a set of challenges that cover algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, and statistics and probability. Several new challenges are posted each month.
This site offers information for anyone interested in game theory, specifically the application of game theory to a range of disciplines, including economics, business, political science, computer science, etc. Several things are provided specifically for educators, a list of relevant textbooks, lecture notes used by other educators and links to forms of entertainment with game theoretic themes.
This website provides links to a number of gifted websites, including a listing of professional associations and news publications. There is also a listing of specific subject matter links on such topics as math, science and social studies.
This website is a free on-line tutor that provides on-line tutorials for students and parents. Topics include Algebra Solutions, Geometry Solutions, Formula-To-Go, Virtual Physics, SAT Math, Houghton-Mifflin Chemistry and on-line math help within 24 hours. There is a search for questions and solutions feature and a message board as well.
A part of the MarcoPolo Internet Content for the Classroom program, this website is a voice for math education and is dedicated to its improvement for students in grades K-12. Illuminations provides standards-based resources, 68 online activities, 492 lesson plans and a number of links to other math websites.
Gallian, a professor of mathematics at the University of Minnesota Duluth, directs a mathematical "summer camp" on the Duluth campus, one of the several dozen math REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) programs funded by the National Science Foundation at colleges and universities around the U.S. In operation since the late 1970s, the Duluth program is the oldest and perhaps best known of the math REUs; it's also notorious for being the toughest to get into, accepting only six to nine of the 80 to 90 students who apply each year. Twenty-two Duluth participants had been Putnam fellows, and 21 had been members of International Mathematical Olympiad teams.
This website provides a large mathematics database that is useful for practicing and sharpening various skills for students in grades K-6. You will find more than 500 core math skills with millions of variations, a fun and helpful demonstration to get you started, as well as a brief overview that highlights our mission, benefits and service.
This website, created by a former Associate Professor of Mathematics, offers a variety of games, puzzles, facts, and thoughts relating to mathematics. They also offer math instruction including K-12 math curriculum development. Some fun, interactive activities are also available.
Internet Scout Project has focused on research and development projects that provide better tools and services for finding, filtering and delivering online information and metadata. Reference over 20,000 reports on Science, Language, Research, Education, Geology and more.
This online curriculum details the multi-disciplinary scientific expedition projects undertaken by researchers affiliated with Dr. Robert Ballard's Jason Institute. Now in it's 13th year of operation, Jason offers curriculum packages for instructors and homeschoolers with students in 4-9th grades, with online access and live video interactions between students and the researchers in the field. The projects look at Earth's physical systems and the technology that we use to study those systems. Some of the areas that Jason Project researchers have visited include Hawaii, the Galapagos, Belize, The Mediterranean and Alaska. The packaged curriculums include all materials and resources including movies, etc. This is NOT a free offering.
On this website, Teacher2Teacher, teachers and parents will find resources for those who have questions about teaching mathematics. T2T grew out of the Ask Dr. Math® service at the Math Forum in March of 1998 and can be best described as a a peer-mentored question-and-answer service.
From 1999-2002, Making Mathematics matched students and teachers in grades seven through 12 with professional mathematicians who mentored their work on open-ended mathematics research projects. Although this program has ended, materials are still posted to the website for parents, students, teachers and mentors including mathematics projects, a teacher handbook, and a mentor handbook with information on pursuing mathematics research projects with middle- and high school students.
This website features interactive programs that you can manipulate and a lot of animation that helps you to grasp the meaning of mathematical ideas.
MASSIVE's database contains over 2000 songs about math and science and is part of the National Science Foundation's National Science Digital Library. The variety of songs are suitable from second graders to professors.
The Math Channel is an organization dedicated to bringing the wonders of mathematics into the lives of students, teachers, and parents.
Our approach is revolutionary for our time - but essentially timeless, since it's based on basic and enduring principles and demonstrated through the use of tangible objects, natural shapes, and real-life situations.
Our inspiration and intellectual leader is Rachel McAnallen, a gifted math teacher known as "Ms. Math" to educators and students in the United States and many foreign countries.
Our immediate focus is on professional development for teachers through a variety of techniques, tools, and media, including: classroom model teaching with children / teacher workshops and discussions / subscription to filmed demonstrations available online / newsletters, books, and conferences.
This website is dedicated to the identification and correction of math mistakes commonly encountered in media and in the classroom. (It begins with a proof showing that 2=1!) Also included are puzzles and problems in arithmetic, algebra, geometry and (soon) logic. It also has numerous links to other math and related critical thinking resources.
Math/Science Nucleus is a non-profit (501(3)c), educational and research organization composed of scientists, educators and community members. It serves as a science resource center to assist school districts, teachers, and administrators. A major goal is to increase the science literacy of students in our school systems by enhancing the skills of teachers and administrators. Improving their literacy will effectively teach generations of children. Math/Science Nucleus was founded in Fremont, California in 1982.
This online curriculum is a great reference for those searching for a good mathematics curriculum. This site reviews every major mathematics curriculum and gives a grade for various textbooks. It also provides a history of math education and explains the pitfalls of the new "fuzzy math".
This is a brief article on the LD Online website about the problems some dyslexics may encounter with mathematics. The article touches on the fact that those teaching math to dyslexic students need to have an understanding of "the nature of dyslexia and how it affects learning, not only in written language, but also in mathematics."
This website contains collections of information about the interplay between music and mathematics.
This is a link to a website that has various mathematical problem sets for "higher level" math students. The problem sets are available to download in Adobe PDF format.
This article written by Glenda Lappan and hosted on the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) website, advocates the need for gifted children to be challenged in their course work, specifically in mathematics. She stresses the importance of using outside resources for children to read and study on their own. Lappan states that mathematics clubs can provide extra opportunities.
This online curriculum website is full of math lessons for every level, from counting to calculus. Hosted by Rice University's Math Department. The site claims all lessons are "fun, fun, fun!"
"The Mathematics Pentathlon is a program of interactive problem-solving games, supportive curricular and instructional activities, and evaluation and assessment instruments. This program provides a highly motivational format for developing and practicing important mathematics concepts and skills while strengthening strategic thinking/problem-solving abilities. A critical feature of this program is the linkage of arithmetic reasoning with geometric/spatial and logical/scientific thinking."
This is a great hands-on website for students learning about Euclidian geometry. With the help of a virtual straightedge and compass, students are given the opportunity to practice drawing lines and circles. There is also a listing of useful sample activities.
This Math Olympiad website provides links and resources for gifted math students. Resources include thousands of solved problems, online classes, books and contests. The purpose of this website is “to help gifted math students reach higher levels in problem solving.”
This website aims to help elementary and middle school children improve their math problem solving and critical-thinking skills. It has more than 6,000 math word problems for children to enjoy! MathStories.com is the website for busy teachers, eager students, and involved parents.
The story problems are only available to members. There are 3 different types of memeberships ranging from $14.95 - $24.95 per year.
"MathWorld is a comprehensive and interactive mathematics encyclopedia intended for students, educators, math enthusiasts, and researchers. Like the vibrant and constantly evolving discipline of mathematics, this site is continuously updated to include new material and incorporate new discoveries."
A collection of interactive sites on the web that estimate, calculate, evaluate, translate, etc. In other words, they do the work for you.
This website contains many mathematical activities. Mathematics is a live science with new discoveries being made every day. The frontier of mathematics is an exciting place, where mathematicians experiment and play with creative and imaginative ideas. Many of these ideas are accessible to young children. Others (infinity is a good example) are ideas that have already piqued many children's curiosity, but their profound mathematical importance is not widely known or understood. The MegaMath project is intended to bring unusual and important mathematical ideas to elementary school classrooms so that young people and their teachers can think about them together.
This website has a variety of resources for teachers, students and curious adults. Including reading, math, and technology resources and links.
"NASA’s Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Aerospace Academy (SEMAA) is an innovative national program designed specifically to reach K-12 minority students that are traditionally underrepresented in careers involving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Students meet during school, after school or on Saturday mornings to engage in hands-on, interactive learning sessions that are specifically designed for each grade level. In addition to the academic year program, summer sessions are also conducted at each site. These sessions are held daily for one week at a time. The NASA SEMAA program employs certified K-12 teachers to teach this curriculum. "
This website offers just what the name implies -- interactive math. Learning and understanding mathematics, at every level, requires student engagement. Mathematics is not, as has been said, a spectator sport. Too much of current instruction fails to actively involve students. One way to address the problem is through the use of manipulatives, physical objects that help students visualize relationships and applications. We can now use computers to create virtual learning environments to address the same goals.
This website is a great introduction to past and present Nobel Laureates. Articles written by Laureates, biographies and autobiographical essays as well as photos and some video footage are on the site. Fascinating information into the lives of these accomplished intellectuals.
This website has curriculum and other fun resources for teachers of Mathematics which may be downloaded from the site for FREE.
This website offers numerous activities related to aviation. The Applying Flying section offers insight into some of the steps that a pilot goes through when planning a flight, which is very interesting. Lessons include flight planning (fuel needs), flight path, lift, weather, and plane capacity. Another section, Plane Enterprises, takes the individual into the world of an airplane design engineer. The discussions on forces of flight, airplane terminology, parts, and design might be of interest.
This website by the American Academy for the Advancement of Science is based on the initiative to advance literacy in science, mathematics and technology. Featured are sections on Curriculum Materials; Testing & Assessment; Research on Teaching & Learning; and Family & Community. It includes an array of resources such as curriculum and textbook evaluations, article links, and suggestions for reform.
This article link reviews the content, pedagogical approaches, and problems with current algebra textbooks. The study includes a chart with overall information about the comparisons, reviews of individual textbooks, instructional criteria, and the criteria used to evaluate each individual text. This link will be helpful to parents in selecting an appropriate algebra textbook for a homeschooling program, although parents of gifted students should keep in mind that the evaluations were based on an age-in-grade, rather than an early, presentation of algebra.
This web page has facts and figures about a range of mathematical topics and concepts, including Pascal's triangle, Fibonacci numbers and the Lucas numbers.
This website is devoted to science news for children of ages 9 to 14. The goal is to offer timely items of interest to kids, accompanied by suggestions for hands-on activities, books, articles, web resources, and other useful materials.
This website is a free online resource for math review material from algebra to differential equations! Get help with homework, refresh your memory, prepare for a test and more. Browse more than 2,500 pages filled with short and easy-to-understand explanations - from simplifying fractions to the cubic formula, from the quadratic equation to Fourier series, from the sine function to systems of differential equations.
This website critically evaluates how scientific, quantitative, and social research is presented in the popular media. This website and its articles are easy to read and is a great way to learn about probability and statistics and see how they work in every day life.
This website offers a list of high quality statistics links on the web. Links include educational resources, texts, on-line courses, and professional organizations.
This website features an extremely large list of links with brief comments about just about every subject of mathematics, elementary to college to obscure (math about dates, monster math ...). Also educational materials for teachers, math and logic games and puzzles, etc.
This website is offered as a service to students. It lists numerous science, mathematics, and engineering enrichment programs offered throughout the country, with a focus on programs for high school students (though many programs are for younger grades/ages).
This website offers help to students learning multiplication with the number 8 on their fingers. It offers an easy way for students to use their fingers (and thumbs) to figure the math factors for the number 8.
This website is a complete mathematics center, appropriate for Internet users of all ages. Several areas provide information on math education including "key issues" in math (i.e. Gender Equity & Mathematics) discussed for teachers and students as well as "resource" areas by math subject from kindergarten through college. Another section provides students the opportunity to ask "Dr. Math" math questions.
The AMC is dedicated to strengthening the mathematical capabilities of our nation's youth. On this website you will find web resources on math-related links, contests and programs, publications and a student online math forum.
This web site offers several tips on educating the mathematically gifted student. They address several important components for a Mathematics program for the gifted learner.
This website uses a brilliant Java applet that allows a user to interact and quickly find the popularity of a particular number. This site is fascinating for anyone who has a love for numbers or who wants to see an ingenius use of Java technology.
The authors conducted an exhaustive empirical study, with the aid of custom software, public search engines and powerful statistical techniques, in order to determine the relative popularity of every integer between 0 and one million. The resulting information exhibits an extraordinary variety of patterns which reflect and refract our culture, our minds, and our bodies.
This website is a great site for owners of Texas Instruments graphing calculators. The program archive includes games, math and science programs, and some good utilities. Ticalc.org also includes outside links to other websites about TI calculators.
This is a free, online, Algebra textbook and instruction manual for educators. The math book has served more than 1 million students in colleges and high schools across the nation.
The Trebds in International Mathematics and Science Study was first developed to gauge how close the U.S. was to its goal of being first in the world of math and science achievement. It investigated the math and science progress of eighth grade students in 38 countries. Preliminary results suggest that although the U.S. is trailing many industrialized countries, the U.S. does have some of the best schools in the world. The study also points to a wide disparity in achievement between suburban and low income urban schools.
"Web Resources are links to other Internet sites that will help students, teachers, and parents in their mathematical endeavors. They provide additional resources for homework help, test preparation, teacher support, history of mathematics, and more."
WisWeb is the website of the Freudenthal Institute for secondary education (students of 12 to 18 years old).
The main focus of the site are applets; small computer programs that run over the internet.
This website offers a concise encyclopedia of mathematics, chemistry, physics and astronomy. It gives you a complete definition of the item you are looking for as well as relevant examples. This site also has an "unsolved problems" page which would be ideal for a student looking for a project to do in the field of math or science.
This video series provides both lectures and many examples of mathmatical problems supporting the lecture. A textbook/workbook plus a solution guide comes with each course. The instructor is available for assistance. Students stop the tape to work the problems; then they start the tape again to check their answers.
Challenge Math is designed for upper elementary students who are seeking to improve their problem solving, logic reasoning and analytical skills, seeking challenge in math beyond regular school curriculum and preparing for national math competitions. Challenge Math gives out 2 assignments with 5 challenging problem solving questions each every week. Problems are non-routine problem solving questions that are adapted to many math competitions.
This interactive 6-CD set contains hundreds of challenging problems, generates detailed reports of student performance and provides the learner with a personal journal to record thinking strategies for each problem.
This page on the math.rice.edu website, offers a series of lessons as well as an “SAT-Type” quiz. The lessons cover a glossary of geometric terms, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' standards, the history of geometry, and various puzzles and shape identifying excercises.
A fun way to learn basic algebra, both concepts and applications. In a game-show type setting, the user selects questions, completes math problems, gets points, gets additional "lives", and attempts to avoid "death by algebra".
This mixed-media algebra uses an innovative system of manipulative "weights" to teach the theory behind algebraic math.
This kit includes a teacher's guide (video available seperately), 3 levels of study, classroom sheets, answer key and student manipulatives.
Math and Music is an exciting example of project-based learning for students in grades 6-8. In a series of two videoconferences, students become the producers of a major musical event. Participants must utilize problem-solving skills relating to fractions, decimals, proportions, algebra and spatial geometry. $350 for entire unit (2 videoconferences).
Students (mathletes) can play on their own or with up to 3 players. Mathletes can either compete or train using excercises that involve numbers, money, operations, visual skills and geometry.
This online resource provides homework help, practice problems, a tutoring guide, information on calculators, and fun mathematical games and puzzles for students. Levels range from basic math principles and pre-algebra to calculus and advanced topics.
This computer courseware is curriculum-based math software. These programs are self-paced, interactive, and instructional with math help just a click away. Each math software program provides in-depth instruction from which students can self-teach and practice with lots of understandable math help. The detailed explanations in this math software are in the solutions to the practice problems! Printable math worksheets are available for each section in the "Arithmetic Series". Comprehensive pre and post tests are available for the basic math series.
This mixed-media math program utilizes interlocking, colorful blocks and fraction overlays to teach math, along with a curriculum to provide the review and reinforcement. The Math-U-See curriculum is unique in that it provides a balanced approach to mathematical instruction by simultaneously emphasizing computation skills and conceptual understanding.
This program comes with 2 CD-ROMS. The box says: Practice what you're learning in class with content that adjusts to over 60 textbooks. Reinforce key topics playing hilarious and fun games. Get help on lessons and encouragement from five different onscreen coaches. Learn one step at a time, study for an exam, or skip ahead, all at your own pace. Enhance learning with visual and audio aids and real-life examples.
This is a cd rom that goes along with the first and second grade of Singapore Math.
This CD-ROM is part of an interactive series based on the Primary Mathematics syllabus. Its dynamic environment and meaningful activities serve to enhance the learning of mathematical concepts and skills, and foster positive attitudes towards mathematics.
This website is designed for those interested in computer programming. Children are given the opportunity to create software and cartoon simulations and share them over the web. Designed for children ages 8 and up, Scratch can be useful for teaching mathematical and computational ideas.
The TabletClass concept is much more than simple math videos, it’s a remarkable educational system that duplicates what is taught in the classroom. The result is a tested and proven master online learning program that gives the student extensive math instruction as if they were personally being taught by the math teacher.
This CD-ROM is part of an interactive series based on the latest syllabus. It accompanies Singapore Math grades 3 and 4. Its dynamic environment and meaningful activities serve to enhance the learning of mathematical concepts and skills, and foster positive attitudes towards mathematics.