MATH UP Resources

" math-appsResearch has proven that developing and sustaining students' interest in math at an early age leads to future success in more difficult and complex math courses."

"Marilyn Burns developed the concept of a Math Menu, described in a book that saved me when I began teaching and math was my weakest subject: About Teaching Mathematics."

"Name: 5th Grade Math: Splash Math Common Core Worksheets for kids What is it? A comprehensive math workbook that allows for fun and innovative ways to practice math. Nine chapters cover an endless supply of problems. Best for: 5th grade students learning Common Core Standards Price: $9.99"

"Powerful tools for mathematics instruction can make a good lesson great. Math Tools in Action, an exciting video series, explores Journals, Anchor Charts, and Manipulatives, three of the most effective tools for helping teachers implement the Common Core State Standards while encouraging students to become critical mathematical thinkers."

"A new analysis of how all U.S. states stack up against countries around the world shows that 8th grade students in 36 states outperformed the international average in math and those in 47 did so in science."

"Core Math Tools is a downloadable suite of interactive software tools for algebra and functions, geometry and trigonometry, and statistics and probability. The tools are appropriate for use with any high school mathematics curriculum and compatible with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics in terms of content and mathematical practices. Java required."

In this video, 3rd grade students find three ways to solve math problems on their own. The activity is designed to teach students to take ownership of their learning by showing them to check their answers themselves. (5 min.)

"Khan Academy, the nonprofit organization that offers free tutorials on the Web, has introduced a new feature that lets users track their progress toward "mastering" various mathematics concepts."

"Help your students understand the broad uses of trigonometry as a tool in problem solving. With this lesson students will reinforce their understanding of identifying equivalent trigonometric expressions. Included is a downloadable trig puzzle that can be used in small groups to match equivalent expressions. There are also two activity sheets that address applying trigonometric solutions to specific situations. Suggested answers are given, but answers may vary depending on how students interpret the problems."

"High school students are taking more advanced science and math courses than ever, and graduating with many more science credits that could pave the way to careers in science and technology. Try taking a short quiz and see how well you match up."

"What works in science and math education? Until recently, there had been few solid answers - just guesses and hunches, marketing hype and extrapolations from small pilot studies. "

"The technique under study in Tampa, called interleaving, has become an especially hot area of interest among researchers. It mixes distinct but related problems or ideas - long division, say, and multiplying fractions - in daily homework assignments. "

"through a painstaking process that includes not just software development but also testing, data gathering, observations of classroom dynamics, interviews with teachers, assessments of children's learning and controlled comparisons. This school year, in 16 classrooms in New York and California, researchers will assess children at the beginning and end of a four-week unit to see whether the apps - and an accompanying set of materials for teachers - make any difference. "

"In the last four years, "Sesame Street" has set itself a much larger goal: teaching nature, math, science and engineering concepts and problem-solving to a preschool audience - with topics like how a pulley works or how to go about investigating what's making Mr. Snuffleupagus sneeze."

"For those parents and teachers looking for apps for middle-schoolers, check out the five apps below that feature everything from Mayan numbers to cracking secret codes."

"Differentiation, the ability for teachers to meet the needs of a variety of learners, is a key component for successful teaching. While there are lots of ways this can be done and lots of tools that educators can use to accomplish this, there are many sites that can help facilitate the process." Several for math.