Math Education:
Professional
and
Software Developer
Internet Sites
courtesy of:
Dr. Ed White
Education Division
Apple Computer, Inc.
January, 1996
Professional Math Internet References
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
A list of sites on the Internet found to be useful for enhancing
curriculum and teacher professional growth. It is updated regularly to keep
up with the tremendous number of new World Wide Web sites.
http://www.capecod.net/Wixon/wixon.htm
http://www.capecod.net/Wixon/math.htm
Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC)
The information source for K-12 math and science teachers.
http://www.enc.org/
Family Math
A program developed by EQUALS, at the Lawrence Hall of Science,
University of
California, Berkeley, California. The goal of FAMILY MATH is to encourage
underrepresented groups (especially girls and minority students) to enter
careers that use mathematics. FAMILY MATH is, of course, family-based.
http://theory.lcs.mit.edu/~emjordan/famMath.html
Annenberg/CPB K-12 Math and Science Project
This web site is just beginning to grow. Participate in the
global migration project Journey North or read about the latest techniques
in the teaching of math and science in the Math and Science Guide to Reform.
http://www.learner.org/k12/
Pathways to School Improvement
NCRL home page for math education
http://cedar.cic.net/ncrel/sdrs/areas/ma0cont.htm
NCTM Standards
Complete collection of the NCTM Math Standards
http://www.enc.org/cd/NCTM/280dtoc1.html
Image Processing in Mathematics
The goal of the METIP project is to use digital image processing
to help meet these objectives. In particular, we have developed a series
of applications designed to allow students to manipulate digitized images
of their choice. These materials are intended to be used in enrichment activities
rather than part of a standard classroom curriculum. Teachers can play various
roles with these activities; for example, they can catalyze student learning
by leading discussions of the concepts students have explored on the computer.
http://www.cs.washington.edu/research/metip/metip.html
Geometry Resources
We believe that the World Wide Web opens interesting possibilities
for educational materials in the way that it combines hypertext, interaction,
multi-media, and communication at a distance, particularly since users can
construct their own Web contributions. The Forum is committed to being a
resource which is built upon the
activity of the teachers, students, and researchers who use it.
http://forum.swarthmore.edu/web.units.html
Mathematics and Molecules
Molecular Modeling, is one of the fastest growing fields in
science. It may vary from building and visualizing molecules to performing
complex calculations on molecular systems.
http://cwis.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/mathmol2.html
Ask Dr. Math
In fall of 1994 we discovered a dormant project called "Ask
Prof. Maths," where K12 students could send math questions to 'experts'
and get personal answers. We decided to revive the program, using Swarthmore
College math students as 'Math Doctors' -- around here we call them the
'Swat Team' -- students who love to answer questions from other students.
http://forum.swarthmore.edu/dr.math/dr-math.html
Math Magic
MathMagic is a K-12 telecommunications project developed in
El Paso, Texas. It provides strong motivation for students to use computer
technology while increasing problem-solving strategies and communications
skills. MathMagic posts challenges in each of four categories (k-3, 4-6,
7-9 and 10-12) to trigger each registered team to pair up with another team
and engage in a problem-solving dialog. When an agreement has been reached,
one solution is posted for every pair.
http://forum.swarthmore.edu/mathmagic/
Gallery of Interactive Geometry
http://www.geom.umn.edu/apps/
Assocation of Teachers of Mathematics. The Association of Teachers
of Mathematics aims to relate mathematical education more closely to the
powers and needs of the learner. The Association was formed in 1950 and
has about 4000 members, mainly teachers in primary and secondary schools.
http://acorn.educ.nottingham.ac.uk//SchEd/pages/atm/proft.html
Calculus&Mathematica Distance Education Program
The Calculus&Mathematica Distance Education Program (C&M
DEP) runs on the electronic highway to bring top rural and inner city high
school students to the university and to send top university undergraduates
to rural and inner city high schools to form a human, electronic community
devoted to mathematics learning.
http://www-cm.math.uiuc.edu/dep/
Educational Resources for K-12 Mathematics Teachers
This site at the University of Utah contains a very nice well-organized
collection of
annotated links to various sites of resources for K-12 mathematics teachers.
http://www.math.utah.edu/ed/resources/resources.html
NCTM - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Founded in 1920 as a not-for-profit professional and educational
association, NCTM is the largest organization dedicated to the improvement
of mathematics education and to meeting the needs of teachers of mathematics.
http://www.pbs.org/mathline/nctmhome.html
Math Software Developers
Key Curriculum Press
We have been serving mathematics educators since 1971, and have
been on-line since 1994. Help us celebrate our upcoming 25th anniversary
by browsing through our Guided Tour,
http://www.keypress.com/
Houghton Mifflin Math Center
The Houghton Mifflin Math Center contains math resources for
teachers, students and
parents. Included, for example, is a bibliography for experiences of math
through literature for students in grades K-2, brain teasers for grades
3 and above, a parent handbook for helping your child understand mathematics
and many math links.
http://gnn.com/gnn/meta/edu/curr/math/index.html
Learning in Motion
You've found the Learning in Motion World-Wide Web Home Page!
Learning in Motion is a publisher of innovative software for K-12 education.
We hope that this WWW site will make it easier for educators and home users
to learn more about our company, our products, and interesting educational
WWW sites.
http://www.learn.motion.com/
LOGAL Software Inc
LOGAL Software Inc. develops, publishes and markets a unique
line of interactive,
simulation-based software and probeware in the fields of science and mathematics
for
high-school, college and middle school. LOGAL also provides on-site Staff
Development in the U.S. to help teachers better integrate our products into
their curricula.
http://www.logal.com/
Mathematica in High Schools
Used in classrooms and labs everywhere, Mathematica generates
excitement among students as they learn algebra, geometry, trigonometry,
precalculus, calculus, and computer science. More and more high schools
are discovering that Mathematica is helping their students easily learn
the concepts of math.
http://www.wri.com/mathematica/info/hs.html
MECC
MECC is a leading producer of educational software in the United
States. For the past 20 years, MECC has developed high-quality educational
software for kids of all ages to meet their needs wherever they learn--at
home or at school. MECC educational software is researched and kid-tested
to provide exciting learning adventures.
http://www.mecc.com/MECC-HOME/About.MECC.Stuff/About.MECC.html
Tenth Planet
Tenth Planet aims to meet these needs with multimedia curriculum
units that leverage both computer technology and traditional media in innovative
ways. The result will be a new generation of curriculum designed for the
classroom -- multimedia curriculum that enhances learning and meets the
requirements of both teachers and children.
http://www.tenthplanet.com/
Note: This list is by no means intended to be complete or all inclusive.
These sites will take you to hundreds of other sites equally
as valuable as the ones sited above. This list is intended as a starting
point only !
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