MathTools
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MathTools, part of the Math Forum at Drexel University, describes itself as “a community library of technology tools, lessons, activities, and support materials for teaching and learning mathematics.” A major feature is its catalog of technology resources for math on the web. The catalog includes hundreds of tools, lessons, and activities that are categorized and searchable by grade level and content. Each has been submitted by a registered user (registration is free and open to all). Each includes a description, the technology type (e.g., Java applet, Flash, WindowsCE), and ratings, reviews, and discussions from other registered users of the site. Registered users can save any activities to their own “My Math Tools” portion of the site. The activities from Arcytech, Project Interactivate, and The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives are included in the catalog. Another feature is the Research Area, which monitors and summarizes research on the uses of technology in math education.Arcytech – Educational Java Programs
This website, designed and maintained by Jacobo Bulaevsky, includes interactive tools for several manipulatives commonly used in the elementary grades – Cuisenaire rods, base 10 blocks, pattern blocks, and fraction bars. Each tool has instructions and suggested lessons. Additional programs provide lessons and practice activities in telling time and using money. The site also includes Java programs for the Pythagorean Theorem, the value of pi, and exploring fractals.
Grade Levels
- • Elementary
- • Middle school
- • High school
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MathTools, part of the Math Forum at Drexel University, describes itself as "a community library of technology tools, lessons, activities, and support materials for teaching and learning mathematics." A major feature is its catalog of technology resources for math on the web. The catalog includes hundreds of tools, lessons, and activities that are categorized and searchable by grade level and content. Each has been submitted by a registered user (registration is free and open to all). Each includes a description, the technology type (e.g., Java applet, Flash, WindowsCE), and ratings, reviews, and discussions from other registered users of the site. Registered users can save any activities to their own "My Math Tools" portion of the site. The activities from Arcytech, Project Interactivate, and The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives are included in the catalog.
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