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Patterns and activities for pentominoes

TV411 is produced by the Adult Literacy Media Alliance.  Their lessons can also be used with children.

I found this website that has multiple activities with fractions.  It includes the materials needed for the activities and instructions.  It lists extensions and assessment ideas.  It also has a listing of books about fractions.  It even contains links to other websites where students can play fraction games.  (And I only had trouble accessing one of the links.) From Heather Johnson

Part of the larger greatmathsgames.com (ie from Britain or Australia)

Categorized by grades and subjects

There is a useful tour describing this site. (out of the UK)

Calculation Nation® uses the power of the Web to let students challenge opponents from anywhere in the world. At the same time, students are able to challenge themselves by investigating significant mathematical content and practicing fundamental skills. The element of competition adds an extra layer of excitement

Website from Scotland.  Contains simple biographies of many scientists and mathematicians with additional links.

Welcome to the TESiboard collection,a purpose built library of visual, dynamic,interactive resources.TESiboard resources are primarily openendedtools that enable teachers to enagagetheir pupils in a learning dialoguearound the resource.The resources are designed for use by theteacher on their interactive whiteboardbut many are also suitable for pupil use,usually responding to a task or challengeset by the teacher.The TESiboard materials were acquiredby TSL Education Limited at the end ofNovember 2009 and as a result of TSL'scurrent and planned future investment,all these popular resources are availablefor free.

Problem solving is the heart of mathematical learning. This site complements existing curricula by providing a resource for teachers who use, or are only beginning to use, a problem-centered approach. This resource will also help parents and tutors support problem-based learning in out-of-school settings.

MathPickle is for K-12 teachers.  Here you will find curricular games, puzzles and mini-competitions for the classroom.

Pam Griffin shared this with Stonybrook teachers at faculty meeting 8-14-12

This site was recommended by a teacher who has used it with quite a  bit of success with students.

Not a lot of posts, but some thought-provoking examples

Blog entry from Michael Gorman about Sciencenetlinks