Pathfinder: Math

Pathfinder: Mathematics

In the Library:

Browse the shelves at these Dewey numbers:

510

512

513

515

516

519

Mathematics

Algebra

Arithmetic

Calculus

Geometry

Probabilities & Applied Mathematics

Collective Biography

Biography

Check in the Reference Section at 510 and, don't forget to look in Women in World History at REF 920.72 WOM for great biographical information on women mathematicians.

Assignments:
Famous Mathematician Baseball Cards

Databases:

Worldbook Encyclopedia check out the learning materials for Grade 7-12 Math.

EBSCOhost magazine and newspaper articles from over 6,000 sources.

Web Sites:

Mathematics Mega Sites

Algebra

Fractions & Decimals

Geometry

Mathematician Biographies

Unit Conversion

Ohio Graduation Tests

Function Grapher

Mathematics Mega Sites

The Abacus
http://www.ee.ryerson.ca:8080/~elf/abacus/

Construction and anatomy of an abacus. Basics of how an abacus works.

Ask Dr. Math: High School Level
http://forum.swarthmore.edu/dr.math/drmath.high.html

Answers to lots of high school math questions.

Ask Dr. Math: Middle School Level
http://forum.swarthmore.edu/dr.math/drmath.middle.html

Answers to lots of middle school math questions.

Calculating Machines
http://www.webcom.com/calc/

From an 1885 adding machine and an abacus to history of the machines from 1623 to 1970.

Interactive Mathematics Miscellany and Puzzles
http://www.cut-the-knot.com/

Interactive activities from all areas of math.

Interactive Mathematics Online
http://tqd.advanced.org/2647/

This site is great for helping in high school math, especially in geometry.

Math League Help Topics
http://www.mathleague.com/help/help.htm

This is a help resource for 4th through 8th grades.

Math Share Shop
http://tqd.advanced.org/2897/

Check out the SMART page for a list of math topics, then explore the subject you want to learn more about.

Mathematics Lessons
http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/Lessons/

Alegbra, geometry, fractions, and more.

MegaMathmematics!
http://www.cs.uidaho.edu/~casey931/mega-math/menu.html

Games on graphs, algorithms, infinity and more.

The Proof
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/proof/

"For over 350 years, some of the greatest minds of science struggled to prove what was known as Fermat's Last Theorem -- the idea that a certain simple equation had no solutions. Now hear from the man who spent seven years of his life cracking the problem, read the intriguing story of an 18th century woman mathematician who hid her identity in order to work on Fermat's Last Theorem, and demonstrate that a related equation, the Pythagorean Theorem, is true."

Topology Games
http://www.northnet.org/weeks/

Interactive games to learn topology.

WebMath
http://www.webmath.com/

Everyday Math, numbers, units conversion, fractions, graphing, simplifying expressions (powers, products, like terms), polynomials, factoring polynomials (using GCF, trinomials), quadratic equations (solve by factoring, The quadratic formula.)

Algebra

Algebra: Fun With Calendars
http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/Lessons/calen.html

Math tricks to amaze your friends and family!

Algebra Online
http://www.algebra-online.com/

"Algebra OnlineSM is a free service designed to allow students, parents, and educators throughout the world to communicate. This includes free private tutoring, live chat, and a message board, among many other features. Questions and discussions relating to all levels of mathematics (not just Algebra) are welcome."

High School Algebra: Ask Dr. Math
http://forum.swarthmore.edu/dr.math/tocs/algebra.high.html

Frequently asked questions about high school algebra answered here.

Introduction to Algebra
http://www.mathleague.com/help/algebra/algebra.htm

Clearly-written definitions and easy-to-understand Algebra examples.

Middle School Algebra: Ask Dr. Math
http://forum.swarthmore.edu/dr.math/tocs/algebra.middle.html

Frequently asked questions about middle school algebra answered here.

Origins of Algebra
http://www.comlab.ox.ac.uk/oucl/users/jonathan.bowen/
algebra/section3_1.html

This text-based site explains the history and origins of algebra.

Fractions & Decimals

Ask Dr. Math: Fractions and Decimals
http://forum.swarthmore.edu/dr.math/tocs/fractions.elem.html

Read the answers to questions about fractions and decimals, or send in your own question!

Decimals, Whole Numbers, and Exponents
http://www.mathleague.com/help/decwholeexp/decwholeexp.htm

This site defines words and shows how to work with decimal numbers.

Fraction to Decimal Conversion Tables
http://www.sisweb.com/math/general/arithmetic/fradec.htm

Use this chart to convert fractions into decimals.

Fractions
http://www.mathleague.com/help/fractions/fractions.htm

Lots of help with fractions! This site shows how to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions, as well as convert and reduce fractions.

What are Some Properties of Fractions?
http://www.mathleague.com/help/fractions/fractions.htm

Find out about some of the basic rules for working with fractions.

WebMath: Fractions & Decimals
http://school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/webmath/fractions.html

This site shows how to reduce, add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions.

Geometry

Flashcard
http://www.aplusmath.com/cgi-bin/flashcards/geoflash

Flashcards for geometry online.

Gallery of Interactive Geometry
http://www.geom.umn.edu/apps/gallery.html

Define curves of a plane, build a rainbow, and more.

Introduction to Geometry
http://tqd.advanced.org/2609/

Learn geometry from four basic lessons provided at this site then take a final quiz to test your knowledge.

The Storybook of Geometry
http://library.advanced.org/3654/

Geometry story problems site that takes you through the steps or lets you work on the problems on your own.

Mathematician Biographies

Indexes of Math Biographies
http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/BiogIndex.html

A comprehensive guide to mathematicians.

Mathographies
http://scidiv.bcc.ctc.edu/Math/MathFolks.html

Biographies of 24 mathematicians, prepared by faculty at Bellevue Community College .

Past Notable Women of Computing & Mathematics
http://www.cs.yale.edu/homes/tap/past-women.html

Biographies of women in computing and mathematics as well as other links.

Unit Conversions

Common Equivalent Weights and Measures
http://www.cchem.berkeley.edu/ChemResources/Weights-n-Measures/weights-n-measures.html

A comprehensive list of units along with their metric and US equivalents.

A Dictionary of Units
http://www.ex.ac.uk/cimt/dictunit/dictunit.htm

This provides a summary of most of the units of measurement to be found in use around the world today.

Measurements Converter
http://www.mplik.ru/~sg/transl/

A conversion table.