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Darren challenged us to identify topics of interest last month and I responded that I would love to share some algebraic reasoning information.

interweaving content and pedagogy in teaching and learning to teach knowing and using mathematics.pdf

Interweaving Content and Pedagogy in Teaching and Learning to Teach: Knowing and Using Mathematics

This multimedia resource includes interactive math activities, print activities, learning strategies, and videos that illustrate how math is used in everyday life. The resource addresses the following mathematics topics: Fractions; Integers; Percentages; Rate/Ratio/Proportion; Square Roots; Exponents; Patterns; Algebra; Linear Equations; Polynomials; Angles; Circles; Surface Area and Volume; Area and Perimeter; Triangles; Pythagoras; Trigonometry; Similarity and Congruence; Transformations; Shape Classification; Data Display and Graphs; Central Tendency and Distribution; and Probability.

A great general maths site with lots of tutorials, activities and games which will help your students at school and at home. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths

Dozens of online math manipulatives K-12

 ***** "The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (NLVM) is a library of uniquely interactive, web-based virtual manipulatives or concept tutorials, mostly in the form of Java applets, for mathematics instruction (K-12 emphasis). The project includes dissemination and extensive internal and external evaluation." 

GeoGebraWiki is a free pool of teaching materials for the dynamic mathematics software GeoGebra. Everyone can contribute and upload materials! All contents of this pool may be used free of charge.

Mr. Hui's XP Math features a math games league, free math lesson plans, a free math eBooks, a database of mathematical careers and a discussion board.

The goal of HippoCampus is to provide high-quality, multimedia content on general education subjects to high school and college students free of charge. Lots of free online courses

The goal of HippoCampus is to provide high-quality, multimedia content on general education subjects to high school and college students free of charge. Lots of free online courses some cross referenced to textbooks.

Problem solving using interactive models

Computer calculations made easy.

Interactive, animated maths dictionary for kids with over 600 common math terms explained in simple language. Math glossary with math definitions, examples, math practice interactives, mathematics activities and math calculators. © Jenny Eather 2007.

Lots of real life interactive examples in between....

A Dustbin game is great for helping students to organise ideas into categories. Students or teachers can create up to four categories of factors. The game created by ClassTools.net then involves students dragging and dropping each factor into its correct category as quickly as possible in a "race against the clock"!

Dustbin Game template and ideas. Great idea for organizing information.

GeoGebra - Dynamic Mathematics for Schools

GeoGebra is free and multi-platform dynamic mathematics software for learning and teaching. It has received several educational software awards in Europe and the USA.