TeachersFirst's Algebra - Grades 6-8
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If you are teaching pre-algebra or algebra or just middle school math, this is a MUST see collection. Use these resources to meet the NCTM Algebra Standards for grades 6-8. Many of these tools are ideal for use on your interactive whiteboard or in your BYOD (or 1:1) classroom. Find topics that relate to the content being taught in your classroom. Share these resources with students on your class website. Use these tools for remediation and review with all students. Share with gifted students for additional enrichment and advancement opportunities. Use these resources in pre-algebra through advanced algebra classes. Share these tools with families for at-home practice.
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Graspable Math - David Landy, Erik Weitnauer, & Erin Ottmar
Grades
4 to 12
tag(s): equations (119), iwb (31), problem solving (212), quadratics (25)
In the Classroom
This site is a must-have for use in pre-algebra, algebra, and high school math classrooms! Science teachers will also find many uses for this interactive math board. Use Graspable Math to demo equations and formulas with students in several different ways. Share a link with students to use on their personal devices or classroom computers and allow them time to explore and experiment with the different options. This site includes many features that may take time to learn and understand. Start slowly with simple problems and take advantage of the video tutorials to become familiar with the many different uses. Ask students to create explainer videos to share with peers using Biteable, reviewed here. Save and share boards for students to view or for students who were not in class during lessons. Ask students to create and share demo boards that feature different methods for solving equations.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Polyup: Mod with Math - Dr. Amir Zarkesh, Professor Yahya Tabesh, and Shaya Zarkesh
Grades
K to 12tag(s): addition (124), coding (76), decimals (87), division (97), equations (119), fractions (163), functions (51), game based learning (159), geometric shapes (129), logic (162), measurement (130), multiplication (118), operations (75), probability (92), problem solving (212), pythagorean theorem (21), ratios (51), square roots (16), statistics (107), subtraction (108)
In the Classroom
Polyup is perfect for use in math classrooms in a variety of ways. Become acquainted with the free lesson plans to incorporate Polyup activities based on specific math skills. Encourage problem-solving and math exploration by including a link to Polyup on classroom computers. Instead of assigning a worksheet or other math activity for homework, ask students to spend time exploring Polyup at home. Extend and assess student learning by using FlipGrid, reviewed here, for students to provide a short video reflection on their learning activity. Optional registration allows you or your students to save progress and create your own machines.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Expii - Expii, Inc.
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): atoms (41), cells (83), charts and graphs (156), decimals (87), earth (173), electricity (61), equations (119), fractions (163), magnetism (32), molecules (37), number lines (33), number sense (69), planets (110), ratios (51), space (203), stars (61), STEM (222), sun (59), transformations (11), variables (14)
In the Classroom
Include Expii with your links for students to use at home and in class. Expii is an excellent way to provide content explanation through the voice of many different speakers, allowing the opportunity to increase student understanding. To enhance learning, ask groups of students to view lessons provided by the different contributors, then ask them to compare and contrast information by creating a concept map or Venn Diagram using Canva, reviewed here. At the end of a teaching unit, ask students to redefine what they learned using a multimedia tool like Adobe Spark in K-12, reviewed here, or Sway, reviewed here, to share their learning. Be sure to have them include their own video explanation of the content.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Math at the Core: Middle School - PBS Learning Media
Grades
5 to 8tag(s): commoncore (78), decimals (87), equations (119), exponents (34), fractions (163), functions (51), geometric shapes (129), mass (18), measurement (130), operations (75), order of operations (28), place value (35), ratios (51), volume (33)
In the Classroom
Bookmark and save this site as a resource for math lessons and activities throughout the year. Consider using a collaborative bookmarking tool like Papaly, reviewed here, and include Math at the Core with your other math resources to share with fellow educators. Papaly offers the ability to collaborate and share bookmarks with others and also add comments. Incorporate lessons from Math at the Core and your own resources into an interactive learning tool like playposit, reviewed here. Personalize your resources using PlayPosit to create lessons with video, questions, polls, and more.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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NCTM Illuminations Algebra Resources 6th - 8th Grade - NCTM
Grades
5 to 9tag(s): charts and graphs (156), equations (119), functions (51), number lines (33), patterns (60), ratios (51)
In the Classroom
Keep this site in your professional favorites to find supporting technology for teaching algebra. As you find practice or extension ideas for student use or at home reinforcement, share specific links on your class web page or classroom computer center for students to access independently or as you assign them for needed practice. The full site could be overwhelming for most parents, so share the specific areas that fit your curriculum.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Pixar in a Box - Khan Academy and Pixar
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): animation (62), creativity (90), movies (55), STEM (222)
In the Classroom
This site is excellent for enrichment. Include it on your class webpage for students to access both in and out of class. Share the opening video for lessons, then allow students to explore and complete the videos at their own pace. Use this site for enrichment with your gifted students or students interested in art and filmmaking. Challenge students to use concepts presented in the Pixar in a Box tutorials to create their own animated films.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Math = Love - Sarah Hagan
Grades
6 to 10This site includes advertising.
tag(s): blogs (73), charts and graphs (156), data (128), equations (119), logic (162), polynomials (21), pythagorean theorem (21), quadratics (25)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the many free lessons and downloads on this site. Be sure to sign up to receive email notifications of new blog entries or follow her on Pinterest. Bookmark and save this site for use throughout the year. If you are beginning the process of integrating technology, have students create blogs sharing their learning and understanding using Telegra.ph, reviewed here. This blog creator requires no registration. Be sure to share Math=Love with your department and especially a new teacher.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ProfRobBob's YouTube Channel - Rob Tarrou
Grades
7 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): angles (51), area (50), charts and graphs (156), equations (119), factoring (24), functions (51), inequalities (21), polynomials (21), probability (92), problem solving (212), quadratics (25), statistics (107), video (240), volume (33)
In the Classroom
Share these videos on an interactive whiteboard or projector. FLIP your classroom and have students view the videos at home to discuss and apply the next day in class (this is an excellent option if your school blocks YouTube). Use the videos to introduce or practice any math topic and assign others from the series for homework. Be sure to provide this link on your class website for students (and their families) to access at home for additional math practice.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Universal - Free Algebra Equation Solver - Stanislav Kublanovsky and Yuri Matiasevich
Grades
6 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): equations (119), exponents (34), logic (162), problem solving (212)
In the Classroom
Introduce this site on your interactive whiteboard or projector and use throughout the year to demonstrate and practice solutions to any Algebra problem. Be sure to include a link to this download on your class web page for students to use at home. Share with parents who are looking for tutoring or support for their student.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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SolveMe Puzzles - The Transition to Algebra (TTA) project
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): logic (162), problem solving (212), puzzles (141)
In the Classroom
SolveMe Puzzles are perfect for use on interactive whiteboards (or a projector) as part of your Algebra lessons. Create a link to the puzzles on classroom computers for student use as part of your differentiated learning options. Be sure to share a link on your class website for use at home. Have students create an annotated image including text boxes and related links using a tool such as Thinglink, reviewed here, to explain solutions to puzzles.Comments
It is good to motivate learners to study mathematics subject while playing.Elesio Catalla, , Grades: 0 - 12
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teachMathematics - Jim Noble, Richard Wade, and Oliver Bowles
Grades
4 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): equations (119), factors (27), geometric shapes (129), numbers (119), probability (92), problem solving (212), puzzles (141), statistics (107), symmetry (28)
In the Classroom
Make a shortcut to this site on classroom computers and use it as a center. Take advantage of the free lesson plans and interactives by using them for review before a unit test. Share interactives on your projector or interactive whiteboard. Be sure to include this site on your class website or wiki for students to access both in and outside of class for extra practice. Since free activities are somewhat "buried," you may want to post specific links to relevant review activities on your class web page.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Art of Problem Solving Videos - Richard Rusczyk
Grades
6 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): decimals (87), exponents (34), fractions (163), geometric shapes (129), percent (57), perimeter (18), probability (92), problem solving (212), quadratics (25), ratios (51), venn diagrams (14)
In the Classroom
Share videos on your interactive whiteboard or projector to reinforce concepts taught in class. Create a link on classroom computers for students to view in the classroom or from home. Be sure to share a link (or embed) videos on your classroom website or blog for student viewing at home. If you are running a flipped classroom, use these videos as an introduction for students to view at home and discuss the next day in class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Flipped Math - The Algebros
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): differentiation (64), Online Learning (32), remote learning (46), teaching strategies (33), video (240)
In the Classroom
Flipped Math is also perfect for blended learning. Begin your journey into the flipped, blended or remote learning classroom by trying a single lesson or two in which your students have access to view videos at home. Use videos and practice problems found on the site as a supplement to your current lessons. Flipped Math is also perfect for Flipped Learning - Embed videos on your class website or blog for use at home. Even if you are not "flipping," these will make terrific reinforcement for struggling students -- and possibly for parents who want to help, but cannot remember the math skills. Do you want to learn more about flipping your classroom? Find many ideas and suggestions at Flipped Learning Global Initiative.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Bootstrap - Emmanuel Schanzer
Grades
8 to 12This site includes advertising.
In the Classroom
Bootstrap is best used in a Math or Technology class. Additionally, students who are interested in the topic can learn as part of an extra project (Graduation Project or after school program) or as part of a Gifted Program. Check out the information in the Materials section to view content covered. Use these tips for safely managing email registrations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Wolfram Demonstrations Project - Wolfram Mathematica
Grades
4 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): addition (124), animals (265), architecture (63), computers (100), division (97), fractions (163), geometric shapes (129), gravity (44), logic (162), maps (219), money (122), multiples (16), multiplication (118), plants (137), psychology (64), statistics (107), subtraction (108), weather (156)
In the Classroom
Explain how to use the Demonstrations on your interactive whiteboard (or projector). Allow students to explore on their own classroom computers. (Remember to download the CDF player onto each computer or request it in advance from your tech department.) Challenge students to create a talking avatar using a photo or other image (legally permitted for reproduction). Use avatars to explain activities performed using a Demonstration. Use a site such as Blabberize, reviewed here. The beauty of the demonstrations is that it allows students to manipulate and "play" to view the impact of changes made, allowing many opportunities for classroom discussion. Ask students to predict the impact of changes using the manipulate command; then discuss the actual impact as it occurs.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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MathFlix - Loyola University Chicago School of Education
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): area (50), charts and graphs (156), decimals (87), estimation (33), fractions (163), inequalities (21), logic (162), money (122), numbers (119), patterns (60), percent (57), perimeter (18), polls and surveys (44), probability (92), problem solving (212), statistics (107), symmetry (28), variables (14), whole numbers (10)
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site as a resource for math videos to use on your interactive whiteboard or on classroom computers. Watch videos together to introduce or review classroom concepts. Or "flip" your classroom by sharing the videos oor independent viewing before you discuss the topic in class. Share a link to videos on your classroom website or blog for students to use as a review resource at home. Share this entire site on your class website, wiki, or blog for alternative presentations of topics that are difficult. Challenge cooperative learning groups to create videos of their own on math concepts. Share the videos on a site such as TeacherTube reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Yummy Math - Brian Marks
Grades
5 to 9tag(s): number sense (69), problem solving (212), puzzles (141), sports (82)
In the Classroom
Make math relevant to any student. Assign weekly problems from the site for homework or daily classwork. Ask students to create new problems to be solved by classmates using the topic of the week or local topics of interest. Have students make a multimedia presentation using one of the many TeachersFirst Edge tools reviewed here. Some tool suggestions are (click on the tool name to access the review): Adobe Spark for Education, Vevox, Animatron, Renderforest, and Beautiful.AI. Use the archives to find problems available from previous months.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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GeoGebra - GeoGebra
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): angles (51), geometric shapes (129), holidays (122), measurement (130)
In the Classroom
Use this site as a resource when first beginning to use GeoGebra (free) software. Share tutorial videos on your interactive whiteboard or projector with students as they learn the software. Have students create and design their own projects to share with the classroom. Use information on this site to embed and share projects on your classroom website or wiki.Comments
Wonderful free site for geometric constructions, similar functionality to Geometer's Sketchpad.James, GA, Grades: 10 - 12
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Algebra: The Supplement - Dan Meyer
Grades
7 to 9tag(s): charts and graphs (156), equations (119), exponents (34), factoring (24), problem solving (212), tutorials (43)
In the Classroom
Use the lessons on this site as a resource to current classroom topics. Dan Meyer is well-known for his math teaching methods and many lessons include hands-on, problem-solving activities which can be incorporated into any curriculum.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Gizmos - Virtual Labs & Simulations - Explore Learning
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): earth (173), engineering (112), equations (119), forensics (14), life cycles (20), measurement (130), numbers (119), probability (92), scientific method (47), space (203)
In the Classroom
There are lesson plans and teacher guides associated with the free modules. Bookmark this to incluce in your regular units for some high-interest, student-centered activities. Use these interactives for yur blended classroom. Introduce them in class, have the students explore at home, then come to class the next day with questions, impressions, etc.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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