Math Resources

This page lists Web sites with free materials and Web sites with free materials as well as those for purchase.

Free Materials

Create a Graph
Five different graphs and charts and how to use them.
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx

Figure This! Mathematics Challenges for Families
The Figure This! Mathematics Challenges for Families Web site, offered by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and supported by NEA, provides interesting math challenges that middle school students can do at home with their families.
http://www.figurethis.org/

Lesson Plans | Various Web Sites
Math Lesson Plans is a list of annotated links to lesson plans on various Web sites. Compiled by NEA.
http://www.nea.org/webresources/mathlinks.html

Math | PBS Teachersource
This Web site has recommended lesson plans, activities and other resources for mathematics, by grade level and topic.
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/math.htm

Math Date: Celebrate Pi Day on March 14
That is 3.14 - get it? Activities to use to celebrate pi.
http://www.nea.org/webresources/piday.html

Math Date: Explore Base 10 on “Powers of 10” Day
K-12 math activities to use in the classroom on October 10.
http://www.nea.org/webresources/powersof10.html

Math Forum (featuring Dr. Math)
The comprehensive Math Forum is one of the leaders in mathematics and mathematics education on the Web. Have a question about a homework problem? Ask Dr. Math. Need a lesson on data and statistics for your second graders or high schoolers? Do a search by topic and level. The search engine on this site is particularly useful for parents, teachers and students.
http://mathforum.org/ 
http://mathforum.org/dr.math/

Mathematics & Children's Literature
A list of annotated links featuring mathematics and literature on the Internet.
http://www.nea.org/webresources/mathreadinglinks.html

Mathematics & Science Programs for Girls
A list of annotated links featuring mathematics and science programs for girls on the Internet.
http://www.nea.org/webresources/mathsciencegirlslinks.html

MegaMathematics
A project of the Computer Research and Applications Group at Los Alamos National Laboratory, MegaMath lets teachers and elementary students explore important mathematical ideas, such as the Four-Color Theorem and graphs. In addition to student activities and detailed explanations of math concepts, the site examines math's connection to industry and business.
http://wwwc3.lanl.gov/mega-math/

Online Manipulatives
The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives from Utah State University presents online manipulatives (base ten blocks, algebra tiles, pattern blocks, etc.). Manipulatives are indexed by math topic and grade level.
http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/index.html

Standards-Based Math Resources
Illuminations math Web site, produced in cooperation with the MarcoPolo Education Foundation, supports teachers in their implementation of standards-based math. It offers online multimedia investigations, lesson plans keyed to standards, and links to reviewed Web sites.
http://illuminations.nctm.org/info/standards.asp

Visual Mathematics Learning
This site—featuring interactive materials for pre-algebra students—is rich in games, puzzles, and animated manipulatives that emphasize learning concepts by visualization. It is an excellent resource for parents and educators of students at the elementary and middle-school level.
www.visualmathlearning.com  

Free Materials + Materials for Purchase

AAA Math
Interactive lessons from AAA Math are available in both English and Spanish. The lesson pages provide a resource for teachers to supplement other components of their math classes. The pages can be accessed without registration or charges. Materials are also available for purchase.
http://www.aaamath.com/
http://www.aaamatematicas.com/

Accounting Internet Library
This site provides teaching resources (including downloadable crossword puzzles, Excel Masters for Accounting forms, and electronic flash cards in English and Spanish). Site has materials for purchase.
http://www.businessbookmall.com/Accounting%20Internet%20Library.htm  

Eisenhower National Clearinghouse
Funded through a contract with the U.S. Department of Education and housed at the Ohio State University, the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC) offers a one-stop shop for math teachers. ENC offers thousands of detailed descriptions of curriculum materials, Web sites, and professional development experiences for educators. Visitors can read ENC's Focus magazine online or subscribe to the print version. Materials are available for purchase.
http://www.goenc.com/

Excel Internet Library 
This site provides free materials with overview and beginning content for the Excel student. Site has materials for purchase.      
http://www.businessbookmall.com/Microsoft_Excel_Directions_For_Beginners.htm

Exemplars - K-12 Mathematics Materials
Exemplars K-12 mathematics materials are keyed to national standards and include rubrics and annotated benchmarks. Some free samples and downloads. Free online newsletter. Many materials and resources available for purchase.
http://www.exemplars.com/index.php
http://www.exemplars.com/rubrics/assessment.html

Mathematics Internet Library
This site provides free materials, including an online book, downloadable worksheets, and links to math sites and study aids. Site has materials for purchase.
http://www.businessbookmall.com/Mathematics%20Internet%20Library.htm

Statistics Internet Library
This site provides free materials (including online books, downloadable practice sheets, test-passing help, Internet study materials to learn statistics and write a research paper) and materials for purchase.
http://www.businessbookmall.com/Statistics%20Internet%20Library.htm

Updated July 2007.