Reference Materials

Shay Cardell's Math Links

Helpful Math Links

Math Anxiety and Study Skills

Math Tips
Why Study Math
What is Math Anxiety
Tips for Math Anxiety
Help for Math Anxiety
Do you have Math Anxiety?
Ten Ways to Reduce Math Anxiety
Strategies for Success - Middle Tennessee State University
Math Test Taking Skills
Math Success - Taking Tests
Learning Styles Inventory Four Types
Learning Styles Inventory - Short Form

Math Review

New York Board of Regents Prep - Math A
New York Board of Regents Prep - Math B
Math Lessons and Practice aaamath
On-Line Math Tutor
Ask Dr. Math
Cool Math
Math Forum
Help With Algebra
Math Power
Math Dictionary
Math Vocabulary

Arithmetic

Arithmetic Snap Game
Arithmetic Tutorials
Arithmetic Resources
Hundreds Chart Patterns
Mental Math
Rounding Whole Numbers
Rounding Whole Numbers Practice
Harcourt Brace elabs
Place Value Counter
Place Values Practice
Cuisenaire Rod Manipulative
Number Base Applets
Prime Numbers and Divisibility
Order of Operations Lesson
Order of Operations Practice
Order of Operations Activities
Names for Large Numbers
Comparing Large Numbers
Estimation Game
Powers of Ten
Scientific Notation Practice #1
Scientific Notation Practice #2
Scientific Notation Practice #3
Scientific Notation Lessons
Fractions: Exploring with Pattern Blocks
Fractions: Placing on a Number Line #1
Fractions: Adding
Fraction Adding (NCTM game)
Fractions Comparing
Fractions Equivalent 1
Fractions: Multiplying
Virtual Fraction Bars
Mixed Numbers on Number Line
Reading a Ruler
Matching Decimals and Fractions
Fractions Interactive
Decimal Lessons and Quizzes
Decimal Scale
Decimals Switch
Ordering Decimals
Decimal Games
Counting Coins
Making Change for Money #1
Making Change for Money #2
Ratios
Percent Tutorial
Percent Lessons
Percent Charts
Percent Estimating Pie
Why Metric?
Metric System Information
The Metric System
Units
Unit Conversion Practice #1
Converting Units Practice #2
Consumer Products in Metric Sizes
Products Measured in Metric Units
Caliper Measurement Simulation
Dosage Calculations for Nurses
Venn Diagram Practice #2
Venn Diagrams Applications
Venn Diagram Problems #1
Venn Diagram Problems #2
Word Problems

Geometry

Pattern Blocks
Area and Perimeter
Circle Circumference and Diameter
Area of Right Triangle
Polygons Definitions
Finding Formulas for Areas of Polygons
Demonstrate Moving and Combining Areas
Area of Parallelograms Demonstrated
Classify Polygons with Venn Diagrams
Geoboard with area and perimeter calculations
Area of Circle approximated by polygons
How Archimedes Found Circle Area
Volume of Common Solids
Volume of 3D Boxes
The Platonic Solids
Geometric Solids Demonstration
Paper Models of Polyhedra
Pythagorean Theorem
Pythagorean Theorem Animated Proof
Similar Figures
Similar Triangles
Similar Triangles and Applications
Similar Rectangles Applet
Length, Area and Volume Ratios
Tilings and Symmetry
Symmetry-Rotations
Symmetry-Reflections
Symmetry-Translations
Symmetry-Glide Reflections
Symmetry Examples
Symmetry Lessons
Transmographer
Tesselations
Tesselations with Pattern Blocks
Tessellate!
How to Create a Tesselation
Fractals Demonstration

Algebra

Complete the pattern
Number patterns guessing
Making Patterns with Blocks
Sequences to Equations
Distributive Property
Evaluating Expressions
Estimating a Horse's Weight
Algebra Tiles
Signed Numbers
More Signed Numbers
Negative Numbers from Measurement
Negative Numbers on the Number Line
Signed Numbers with Chips
Histogram
Complex Numbers Lesson
Complex Numbers - Use in Electronics
Complex numbers demo
Introduction to Math Modeling
Modeling Real World Situations with Functions
Rational Functions
Various Functions Applets
Conic Sections
Algebra Lab

Equations
Solving Equations Balance Scale Model #1
Solving Equations: Balance Scale Model #2
Solving Equations, Two Steps
Solving Equations Practice Problems - Steps and Levels
Absolute Value
Chemical Equation Balancing Game (Simple)

Linear Functions
Line of best fit practice slope change demo
Line of best fit practice slope change simulation
Linear function visual: Pouring Water into a tank
Minimizing errors to find LOBF simulation
Linear Models on the Graphing Calculator
Linear Model Example World Mile Records
Examples of Linear Models
Linear Systems
Choosing Points on LOBF
College Algebra Course: Linear Regression
Linear Function: Body Surface Area of Infants
Scatter Plots and Regression Lines
Fitting Regression Equations
Linear Models for Two-Variable Relationships
Chirping Crickets
Linear Regression
Regression Lines and Bird Wings
Linear Regression SAT Scores
Line of Best Fit Demo from NCTM

Quadratic Functions
Java Applet with Slider Graph
Projectile Motion Fireworks
Trajectory Demo - Velocity, Angle and Mass are Variable
Bomb
The Monkey and the Zookeeper
What is a Projectile?
Projectile Motion Animations
Quadratic Graph with Adjustable Sliders
ThinkQuest Physics Lesson on Projectile and Periodic Motion
Quadratic Experiment
Physics of Projectile Motion - Lesson
Water Balloons
Satellite Launch Velocity
Height of Dam
Building a Greenhouse
Galileo's Inclined Plane Experiment
About Galileo

Exponential Functions
Exponents
Exponential Functions Graphing
Logarithmic Functions Graphing
Exponential and Logarithmic Models
Exponential Growth Model - Paper Tearing
Population Model
Population Growth and Balance
Checks on Population Growth
Compound Interest and Loans
Using Logarithms
Logarithms and Sound dB
Logarithms and Earthquakes
Human Population Model
Half Lives of Antibiotic Drugs
Half Lives of Medicinal Drugs
Half Lives of Pesticides
Exponential Lessons
Annuities
Disease Spread Simulation
Rabbits in Australia #1
Car Depreciation
Loan and Investment Formulas
Biodiversity Survey - Desert Plan
Introduction to Bacteria
Microbes
Rate of Growth of Bacterial Populations
Video of Paramecium
Cell Growth Camera
Helpful Bacteria
Sound Decibels
Half Life of Radioactive Materials
Biological Effect of Nuclear Fission
Nuclear Fallout
Radioactive Decay Consumer Products
Radiometric Time Scale
Radioactive Half Life Demonstration
Discovery of Radioactivity
Basic Nuclear Fission
Nuclear Energy
Half Lives of Elements - Krypton
Animation of Nuclear Fission
Pine Beetles

Other Functions and Applications

A Field Guide to Functions
Conic Functions: Applications
Conic Functions: Uses
Conic Functions: Information
Inverse Function: Heat Transfer by Conduction
Inverse Function: Your Weight in Outer Space
Logarithmic Functions: Applications
Logarithmic Functions: Advertising Model
Logarithmic Function: Cure Rates for Radioiodine-131 therapy
Logarithmic Function: Pediatric Cataract Surgery
Logistic Function: Growth of Tumors
Logistic Function: Population Growth
Logistic Function: Pharmacology
Logistic Function: Growing Pigs
Logistic Function: Organic Farming in Europe
Logistic Function: Microbal Growth
Logistic Function: Information
Piecewise Function: Water Rates
Piecewise Function: Choosing a Cell Phone
Piecewise Function Information
Polynomial Functions: Morphological Differences Among Species
Polynomial Functions: Taylor Polynomial Used in Calculators
Radical Function: Speed of Car from Skid Marks
Radical Function: Pendulum
Rational Function: Corral Besidea River
Rational Function: Applications
Rational Function: Biology Applications
Rational Function: Cost of a Refrigerator
Sinusoidal Function: Applications #1
Sinusoidal Function: Applications #2
Sinusoidal Function: Applications #3
Sinusoidal Function: Modeling Hours of Daylight
Sinusoidal Function: Information

Probability and Statistics

Histogram Demonstration
Mean, Median and Mode
Stem and Leaf Plot
Box and Whisker Plot #1
Box and Whisker Plot#2
Normal Curve Demonstration
Mean and Std Dev on Normal Curve
Calculating Probability from Normal Curve
Calculators for Normal Distribution
Normal Curve and Percentiles
Stanine
Interpreting Standardized Test Scores
Counting Methods
Permutations and Combinations
Pascal's Triangle Information
Pascal's Triangle Patterns
Probability Introduction
Probability Definitions
Expected Value
The Lottery
Introduction to Risk Theory
Risk Analysis
Perception of Risk
Transportation Safety in U.S.
Odds of Dying
Plane Crash Data Base

Trigonometry

Trigonometry Functions
Trig Animations
Comparing Graphs of Trig Functions
Trigonometry Definitions
Sound of Different Wave Shapes
Fourier Synthesis
Piano Wave
Polar Coordinate Graphing
Vector Addition

Precalculus

Rational Functions
Inverse Functions

Calculus

Graphical Integration
Integral Calculator

Math Education Reform

Arizona State Standards for K-12 Mathematics
AMATYC Math Standards for Community Colleges
Math Lessons by Cynthia Lanius
Math Education Reform Topics
Third International Math and Science Study (TIMMS) Results
Mathematical Association of America (MAA)
A Sane View of Math Reform
Learning to Teach Mathematics
Functional Approach to Teaching Math
Interactive Math Project (IMP)
Arizona Collaborative for Excellence in Teacher Education: Math and Science
Mathematics Equals Opportunity - U.S. Dept. Of Education
Math Forum: Math Education
Math Misconceptions
Six Things Parents Can Do
Six Things Educators & Community Members Can Do
The Mathematical Miseducation Of America's Youth
Student Centered Learning Research Sources

Assessment

Math Practice Test from NASA
Ideas for Rubrics
What Students Say About Rubrics

Data Sets

University of Arizona Data Sets
BMI Calculator
Stock Market
Distance from City to City
National Debt
U.S. Popclock
World Popclock
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Population Growth and Immigration
Terraserver - Satellite Maps
Global Warming Data and Graphs
Salaries
Environmental Math Data QELP
Satellite Launch Velocity
U.S. School Data
Prices of Consumer Goods

Tools

TI83 Desktop Graphing Calculator
Symbol Manipulators Online
Mathulator
Function Grapher
Math Formulas
Metric Conversion Factors
Unit Conversions
More Unit Conversions
Number System Conversions
More Calculators Online
Checkbook Balancer
How to Email Math Symbols
Java Grapher, Scatter Plot, Calculator
Graphing Functions Elementary
Vensim
Vensim Free Download
Vensim Models
Creative Learning Exchange
MathBits
Math Forum Tools
Shay Cardell's Equation Solvers
Shay Cardell's MathworksOL Practice

Using a Graphing Calculator

Finding Your Way Around the Graphing Calculator
TI-83 and TI84 Instructions
Using Your Graphing Calculator
Graphing Calculator Tutorials
TI Graphing Calculators Manual
TI Calculators Basic Instructions
Selected Instructions
Basic TI Calculator Tutorial
Programming the TI-83
Sequences and Series - In Both Sequence and Function Modes

Games and Activities

A+ Math Games
BBC Games
Online Math Puzzles and Games
Measurement Animal Weigh-in
Equation Matching Game
Evaluating Expressions
Absurd Math Game
Order of Operations
Balance Scale Applet
Unit Conversions
Java Activities for Math

Activities for Teachers

Elementary Teachers Math Resources
Sketchpad for Little Ones
Lesson on Probability with Spinners
Statistics and Probability Lessons Grades 3-5
Spreadsheet Activities