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Western Governers University
Featured Programs: Education: M.A. in Learning and Technology ; M.A. in Mathematics Education.

AMSER
Applied Math and Science Education Repository
"...is a portal of educational resources and services built specifically for use by those in Community and Technical Colleges ñ but free for anyone to use."

Appetizers and Lessons For Mathematics and Reason
Appetizers and Lessons For Mathematics and Reason
Includes: Three Skills for Algebra ; A Calculus Review or Preview ;
Nine Steps or Milestones, a Base or Directions for High School &
College Mathematics.
By Alan Selby

BrainTrax
"...Our materials are written for the struggling student. We put the concepts in language they can understand. We also use this navigation tool (the Brain) because it associates math concepts for the student. For whatever reason, it appears that our system works, and makes a difference in the student success rate (in lower level math courses, anyway) at our university... Additionally, we have determined that students who use our system in junior-high and senior-high level algebra instruction can also benefit significantly from using the BrainTrax System."
Sections include: Algebra ; Trigonometry ; Calculus I ; Calculus II.
- University of Missouri, Rolla

Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching

Common Errors in College Math
By Eric Schechter, Mathematics Dept., Vanderbilt University

ENC Online:
The Best Selection of K-12 Mathematics and Science Curriculum Resources on the Internet
- Eisenhower National Clearinghouse

Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences
"The Fields Institute is a center for mathematical research activity - a place where mathematicians from Canada and abroad, from business, industry and financial institutions, can come together to carry out research and formulate problems of mutual interest."

• Mathematics Education Program

International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning
"This journal, which is published only in electronic form, aims to enhance mathematics teaching for all ages (and abilities) up to 18 years, through relevant articles, reviews and information from around the world. It is aimed at practitioners and educationalists, providing a medium for stimulating and challenging ideas, offering innovation and practice in all aspects of mathematics teaching and learning."
Published by the Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching

I Love Maths
A Complete, Indian site of Maths
Sections include: Maths Club ; Faculty Room ; Prof. Theta ; Vedic Maths ; Classes: 6-8 ; 9-10 ; 11-12.
Registration is required.

"Just the Maths" (etext)
"...is a collection of separate units, in chronological topic-order, intended to service foundation level and first year degree level courses in higher education, especially those delivered in a modular style."
By AJ Hobson

Math Awarenes Month

Math Forum
An Online Math Education Community Center
"Our goal is to build a community that can be a center for teachers, students, researchers, parents, educators, citizens at all levels who have an interest in mathematics education."
An outstanding resource. Topics include Math Resources by Subject (K-12, college, through advanced), Search for Math, Math Education Key Issues in Math, and a Showcases area. It also includes a Student Center, Teacher's Place, Research Division, and Parents & Citizens area.

Math Goodies
"Math Goodies is a free educational web site featuring interactive math lessons, homework help, worksheets, puzzles, message boards, and more! We have over 400 pages of free math activities and resources for teachers, students, parents, and homeschoolers."

Math Teacher Link
Professional Development Consortium for Mathematics Teachers

Mathematics Archives

maths online (English or German)
A Gallery of Multimedia Learning Material for School and Distance Learning
"Multimedia learning units on mathematical subjects for secondary school, highschool, college, and university."
Project based at the University of Vienna, Austria

National Academy Press (free online versions)

• 2002
  • Helping Children Learn Mathematics
    Jeremy Kilpatrick and Jane Swafford, Editors, Mathematics Learning Study Committee, National Research Council, 2002.
  • Learning and Understanding: Improving Advanced Study of Mathematics and Science in U.S. High Schools: Report of the Content Panel for Mathematics
    Committee on Programs for Advanced Study of Mathematics and Science in American High Schools, National Research Council, 2002.
  • Studying Classroom Teaching as a Medium for Professional Development: Proceedings of a U.S.-Japan Workshop
    Hyman Bass, Zalman Usiskin, and Gail Burrill, Editors , U.S. National Commission on Mathematics Instruction, Board on International Scientific Organizations, Policy and Global Affairs Division, National Research Council, 2002.
• 2001
  • Adding It Up: Helping Children Learn Mathematics
    Jeremy Kilpatrick, Jane Swafford, Bradford Findell, Editors; Mathematics Learning Study Committee, 2001.
  • Improving Mathematics Education: Resources for Decision Making
    Committee on Decisions That Count, Steve Leinwand and Gail Burrill, editors, Mathematical Sciences Education Board, Center for Education, National Research Council, 2001.
  • Investigating the Influence of Standards: A Framework for Research in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education
    Committee on Understanding the Influence of Standards in K-12 Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education, Iris R. Weiss, Michael S. Knapp, Karen S. Hollweg, and Gail Burrill, Editors, Center for Education, National Research Council, 2001.
  • Knowing and Learning Mathematics for Teaching:
    Proceedings of a Workshop.
    Mathematics Teacher Preparation Content Workshop Program Steering Committee, Center for Education, National Research Council, 2001.
• 1997
  • Toward Excellence in K-8 Mathematics
    Mathematical Sciences Education Board, 1997.
• 1996
  • The Preparation of Teachers of Mathematics:
    Considerations and Challenges: A Letter Report.
    Mathematical Sciences Education Board, 1996.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
[some resources available to members only]

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives for Interactive Mathematics
"This is a three-year NSF supported project to develop a library of uniquely interactive, web-based virtual manipulatives or concept tutorials, mostly in the form of Java applets, for mathematics instruction (K-8 emphasis). The project includes dissemination and extensive internal and external evaluation."
-Utah State University

Principles and Standards for School Mathematics
Includes EStandards, the electronic edition of Principles and Standards

Professor Freedman's Math Help
"This site provides information about basic math and algebra and specifically addresses the needs of the community college adult learner. A student who is frustrated by college math can be helped by identifying their individual learning style and recognizing the instructor's teaching style. This site provides links for students and teachers to information about learning styles, study skills tips, and ways to reduce math anxiety."
By Ellen Freedman

Quantitative Environmental Learning Project (QELP)
"The central goal of QELP is to promote curricular revision by linking mathematics and environmental science. For the last 3 years, Greg and Joe have taught a course that integrates college level mathematics (algebra, difference equations and statistics) with environmental issues and problems (environmental science)...We have written a series of exercises (i.e. labs) which investigate topics from environmental and earth science using introductory college-level mathematics...we will compile real data on a dozen earth and environmental science topics that can be used in conjunction with each of a dozen college level algebra topics - about 100-150 data sets altogether."
By Greg Langkamp and Joe Hull, Seattle Central Community College

RomanNumeral.com
Sections includes: Rules ; Games ; Calculators ; Teach.

Sci-Math World
An Interactive Internet Workshop
"...s designed for all teachers and librarians who wish to expand their knowledge of science and math education Web resources. The accompanying Web site contains many resources that today's searchers need, whether they are K-12 or higher education students, educators, or parents. Together, this hands-on class and Web site will provide many of the tools to help locate valuable, reliable science and math information on the ever-changing and rapidly growing World Wide Web.
By Robert J. Lackie, Assistant Professor I-Librarian, Rider University

Slates, Slide Rules, and Software: Teaching Math in America
Sections include: The Early Republic ; The World Stage ; The Cold War ; The Information Age ; Resources.
- National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution

Teach R Kids Math
"...curriculum is extensive, covering topics ranging from simple counting for preschoolers, to decimals, fractions, and division etc. for higher grade elementary school children."

Teaching Quantitative Skills in the Geosciences
Resources for Undergraduate Students and Faculty
"This website provides information on the issues involved in teaching quantitative skills and methods for doing so as well as additional resources and a community of other faculty who are all attempting this challenging task.

U.S. Department of Education

• America Counts
  • "Before It's Too Late: A Report to the Nation from The National Commission on Mathematics and Science Teaching for the 21st Century"
• National Center for Education Statistics
  • Pursuing Excellence:
    Comparisons of International Eighth-Grade Mathematics and Science Achievement from an U.S. Perspective, 1995 and 1999 (December 2000) [.pdf]

University of Exeter - Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching

University of Southampton (UK) - Centre for Research in Mathematics Education

Web Interface for Statistics Education (WISE)
"This project aims to develop an on-line teaching tool to take advantage of the unique hypertextual and presentational benefits of the World Wide Web (WWW). This teaching tool's primary application is as a supplement to traditional teaching materials, addressing specific topics that instructors have difficulty in presenting using traditional classroom technologies. The tool serves to promote self-paced learning and to provide a means for advanced students to review concepts."
Dale Berger, Project Director, School of Behavioral and Organizational Sciences, Claremont Graduate University

Web-Based Mathematics Education (WME)
- Kent State University - Institute for Computational Mathematics

Webmath
Math homework help and math word problems.
"...features problem solvers and calculators that help kids check their homework. Students enter their math problems and, with the click of a button, receive a step-by-step explanation and an answer. Now this powerful resource features problems for kids in grades 3-8. From fractions and decimals to rounding and place value, WebMath will help your students understand their homework."

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