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"he introduction of home computer technology is associated with modest but statistically significant and persistent negative impacts on student math and reading test scores. Further evidence suggests that providing universal access to home computers and high-speed internet access would broaden, rather than narrow, math and reading achievement gaps. " While this is a pay-per .pdf file, it looks to have some significant data about the effect of technology on reading and math. Worrisome!

"I have begun a new Maths Map in Adelaide focusing on addition ideas that can be seen or referred to on the map. It would be great to have your contributions it is very easy to do:" This doesn't have to be just in Adelaide--use Tom Barrett's ideas for a Google Maths Map in your local area. There are math activities for K-5--it's fun, too!

"Ever wonder why stores offer discounts or how the lottery works? Math concepts like percentages, probability, and statistics have a huge impact on the world around us! Use these videos, graphics, and lesson plans to explore math in new, inventive ways. Discover how math helps explain current issues like the gender-wage gap, credit card debt, rising obesity rates, and more."

A compilation of math post with links to great sites for teach math. Several of these are detailed videos describing key standards in the common core by grade level. Some are how to teach items, others virtual manipulatives, lessons plans, ways to brush up on a subject or use flipped learning.

Math Slicer is like the Ninja Fruit game, so has some kid appeal. You can set speed of problems. For young learners and review. My 8-yr-old grand-daughter enjoys this one.

Teacher reviews importance of mental math before beginning math lesson. For Grade 3 (8 yr-old students). Demonstrates students talking about how they solve problems.Students are also asked to solve problems in different ways. Lesson also shows techniques of classroom management as students participate in the class activities.

Demonstrates good techniques for talking about math concepts. Also demonstrates techniques for classroom management for young learners.

Games and puzzles for young learners (K-8th) to practice math. Includes a Teacher's Page to help inspire your class.

"Free Math Help offers a variety of free tools to help students with Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, and statistics. The site has a simple interface with color coded tabs identifying their four categories which are lessons, calculators, games, and forums." This blog post describes the website, which includes over 100 lessons, calculators, and games for younger learners.

Posters, websites, and video that explain statistics, particularly for the world of humans, in visual ways. A good way to investigate culture and content areas, as well as math.

A wide variety of technologies are used to spark interest in science and math. Tips include use of video and video-editing software; games; Voki avatars, etc. Part of a very nice series for content-based learning.

This is a great resource for teaching math and geometry. Slide the figure's grab points around and you will see how the sizes and math change in 2-dimensional objects. Would be great for whiteboard work.

" I rarely say that any site or app is "the best" because what's best for my students may not be the best for another teacher's students. That said, I'm putting together a response to the question in the form of four lists of sites and apps for elementary school. There will be a list for math, science, social studies, and language arts." Visit this blog page to link to the subject areas you wish. T/H R. Byrne

An interesting discussion of the theory behind maths. No lesson plan has been developed yet for this TED-Ed video, so have a go!

How teachers can flip their classroom, and have kids make the videos to teacher other kids, in this case, math. If you are thinking of trying "flipping," you must watch this creative set of examples (in several languages) of kids solving problems.

"A flash resource to help teach probability in maths. Use the spinner to tally the colours that appear. The resource allows you to spin individual spins or up to 1000 spins at a time." Thanks to Martin Burett at Diigo in Education.

Although the date has passed, the math resources are good any time. Also has opportunities to collaborate with other learners.

While Cuisenaire rods are used often for maths, they are also used by teachers of the Silent Way (Gategno). Vance Stevens mentioned on the Webheads list that the rods go for around $70 US, but are available in virtual format at this site. Earl Stevick wrote a classic article on using the rods for the Silent Way, describing how his students created a city of "Islamabad," talking all the while about the city and the things in it. (In Silent Way, students are silent until they are ready to speak, thus replicating some of the natural processes of language acquisition. Enjoy!

Apparently oriented to the younger learner. Has tutorials, worksheets and activities for math, English, and science.

A nice collection of site with Project-based ideas -- "awesome, engaging, rigorous, and relevant projects." Hundreds of lesson plans and over 30 websites with examples, rubrics, templates, etc., for language arts, science, math, and social studies. Great resource blog.