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Middle School Internet Sites (6-8)

 

Sixth Grade

 

1. Number & Operations (N)

2.  Algebra (A)

3. Measurement (M)

4. Geometry (G)

5. Data and Probability (D)

 

1. Number and Operations (N)

  1. Multiply and Divide Fractions
  2. Represent Rational Numbers as Fractions, or Decimals
  3. Add and Subtract Integers and Rational Numbers
  4. Solve Decimal, Percentage and Rational Number Problems
  5. Use Exponents
  6. Understand Rational Numbers and their Location on the Number Line

Multiply and Divide Fractions

  1. N.MR.06.01 Understand division of fractions as the inverse of multiplication. e.g., if 4/5÷ 2/3 = ?, then 2/3* ? = 4/5 , so ? = 4/5*3/2 = 12/10.
    1. I want a credit card - or do I?
      Students will pretend to borrow $1000.00 on a credit card. They will pretend to make minimum payments for a year. When they're done, they will make a pie chart showing how much of their payments reduced their debt, and how much was interest. A student worksheet, resources, and lesson extensions are included. Students will be writing and solving one-step linear equations in one variable. This includes a teacher lesson plan and is a student activity.
    2. Math Files - Equation Match
      This is an interactive game for students. They must find two equations that have the same solution. It is similar to a game of "Concentration". (Warning to teachers: Students may need a few minutes to play with the long arm.)
    3. Mrs Glossers Math Goodies
      4. Interactive Site that reviews Writing Algebraic Equations. Students can read questions and pick Equations that will answer the question.
    4. Multimedia Math Glossary
      5. Outstanding! Gives students a visual along with the definition. Some examples are animated, but all examples have the word and the definition is read to them. Grades K-8
    5. Using Algebra and Discrete Mathematics to Investigate Population Changes in a Trout Pond
      This investigation illustrates the use of iteration, recursion and algebra to model and analyze a changing fish population. Graphs, equations, tables, and technological tools are used to investigate the effect of varying parameters on the long-term population. Students will complete a numerical analysis, a graphical analysis, and a symbolic analysis from the data.
    6. Waldo's Interactive Math
      7. This interactive sites includes an activity allowing students to manipulate a number line in order to solve equations. Students may choose the difficulty of the equations they wish to solve. Some teacher direction may be needed initially although the directions are clear. This site uses JAVA applets.
  2. N.FL.06.02 Given an applied situation involving dividing fractions, write a mathematical statement to represent the situation.
    1. Equation Basics - Operations and their Properties (V.1.MS.2&4)
      2. This interactive site allows students to work through a tutorial followed by practice problems they can complete on-line. Correct answers are given as well as help in solving equations if students have difficulty.
    2. Introduction to Algebra -Operations and their Properties IV.1.MS.2)
      3. Introduction to Algebra Variables, Expressions, Equations, Solution of an equation, Simplifying equations, Combining like terms, Simplifying with addition and subtraction, Simplifying by multiplication, Simplifying by division, Word problems as equations, and Sequences.
    3. Late Delivery - Operations and their Properties (V.1.MS.2)
      This is an interactive game for students to solve algebraic expression problems. Tips are given and students can learn about evaluating expressions and powers under the "key ideas" section.
    4. Math Forum - K-12 Math Problems, Puzzles, Tips and Tricks - Operations and their Properties (V.1.MS.2)
      General information for mental calculation including tips to beat a calculator, divisibility rules, and multiplication tips.
    5. Math Goodies: Lesson on Order of Operations - Operations and their Properties (V.1.MS.1)
      Students learn how to compute using order of operations.  Practice problems for students to work on are provided.  There are several variations included in this site such as exponents, integers, and equations.
    6. Multiplication With Integers - Operations and their Properties  (V.1.MS.2)
      This is an interactive site for students to learn the rules for multiplying positive and negative integers and then a game with different variations to practice their skills.
    7. Operation Order - Operations and their Properties   (V.1.MS.2)
      This site is an interactive game where students have to place integers in the blanks of an equation using order of operations to get the given answer. Immediate feedback for students.
    8. Teacher's Lab - Operations and their Properties (V.1.MS.2&4)
      9. This is a student interactive site. Students are asked to find the number of cards needed if a class exchanges cards. Seven different methods for solving the problem is demonstrated.
    9. I want a credit card - or do I? - Algebraic and Analytical Thinking (V.2.MS.1)
      Students will pretend to borrow $1000.00 on a credit card. They will pretend to make minimum payments for a year. When they're done, they will make a pie chart showing how much of their payments reduced their debt, and how much was interest. A student worksheet, resources, and lesson extensions are included. Students will be writing and solving one-step linear equations in one variable. This includes a teacher lesson plan and is a student activity.
    10. Math Files - Equation Match - Algebraic and Analytical Thinking (V.2.MS.1)
      This is an interactive game for students. They must find two equations that have the same solution. It is similar to a game of "Concentration". (Warning to teachers: Students may need a few minutes to play with the long arm.)
    11. Mrs Glossers Math Goodies - Algebraic and Analytical Thinking (V.2.MS.1)
      12. Interactive Site that reviews Writing Algebraic Equations. Students can read questions and pick Equations that will answer the question.
    12. Multimedia Math Glossary - Algebraic and Analytical Thinking (V.2.MS.1)
      13. Outstanding! Gives students a visual along with the definition. Some examples are animated, but all examples have the word and the definition is read to them. Grades K-8
    13. Using Algebra and Discrete Mathematics to Investigate Population Changes in a Trout Pond - Algebraic and Analytical Thinking (V.2.MS.1,2,3&4)
      This investigation illustrates the use of iteration, recursion and algebra to model and analyze a changing fish population. Graphs, equations, tables, and technological tools are used to investigate the effect of varying parameters on the long-term population. Students will complete a numerical analysis, a graphical analysis, and a symbolic analysis from the data.
    14. Waldo's Interactive Math - Algebraic and Analytical Thinkings (V.2.MS.1&2)
      15. This interactive sites includes an activity allowing students to manipulate a number line in order to solve equations. Students may choose the difficulty of the equations they wish to solve. Some teacher direction may be needed initially although the directions are clear. This site uses JAVA applets.
  3. N.MR.06.03 Solve for the unknown in equations such as 1/4÷ ? = 1, 3/4÷ ? =1/4, and
    1/2 = 1 • ?.
    1. I want a credit card - or do I?
      Students will pretend to borrow $1000.00 on a credit card. They will pretend to make minimum payments for a year. When they're done, they will make a pie chart showing how much of their payments reduced their debt, and how much was interest. A student worksheet, resources, and lesson extensions are included. Students will be writing and solving one-step linear equations in one variable. This includes a teacher lesson plan and is a student activity.
    2. Math Files - Equation Match
      This is an interactive game for students. They must find two equations that have the same solution. It is similar to a game of "Concentration". (Warning to teachers: Students may need a few minutes to play with the long arm.)
    3. Mrs Glossers Math Goodies
      4. Interactive Site that reviews Writing Algebraic Equations. Students can read questions and pick Equations that will answer the question.
    4. Multimedia Math Glossary
      5. Outstanding! Gives students a visual along with the definition. Some examples are animated, but all examples have the word and the definition is read to them. Grades K-8
    5. Using Algebra and Discrete Mathematics to Investigate Population Changes in a Trout Pond
      This investigation illustrates the use of iteration, recursion and algebra to model and analyze a changing fish population. Graphs, equations, tables, and technological tools are used to investigate the effect of varying parameters on the long-term population. Students will complete a numerical analysis, a graphical analysis, and a symbolic analysis from the data.
    6. Waldo's Interactive Math
      7. This interactive sites includes an activity allowing students to manipulate a number line in order to solve equations. Students may choose the difficulty of the equations they wish to solve. Some teacher direction may be needed initially although the directions are clear. This site uses JAVA applets.
  4. N.FL.06.04 Multiply and divide any two fractions, including mixed numbers, fluently.
    1. Equation Basics - Operations and their Properties (V.1.MS.2&4)
      2. This interactive site allows students to work through a tutorial followed by practice problems they can complete on-line. Correct answers are given as well as help in solving equations if students have difficulty.
    2. Introduction to Algebra -Operations and their Properties IV.1.MS.2)
      3. Introduction to Algebra Variables, Expressions, Equations, Solution of an equation, Simplifying equations, Combining like terms, Simplifying with addition and subtraction, Simplifying by multiplication, Simplifying by division, Word problems as equations, and Sequences.
    3. Late Delivery - Operations and their Properties (V.1.MS.2)
      This is an interactive game for students to solve algebraic expression problems. Tips are given and students can learn about evaluating expressions and powers under the "key ideas" section.
    4. Math Forum - K-12 Math Problems, Puzzles, Tips and Tricks - Operations and their Properties (V.1.MS.2)
      General information for mental calculation including tips to beat a calculator, divisibility rules, and multiplication tips.
    5. Math Goodies: Lesson on Order of Operations - Operations and their Properties (V.1.MS.1)
      Students learn how to compute using order of operations.  Practice problems for students to work on are provided.  There are several variations included in this site such as exponents, integers, and equations.
    6. Multiplication With Integers - Operations and their Properties  (V.1.MS.2)
      This is an interactive site for students to learn the rules for multiplying positive and negative integers and then a game with different variations to practice their skills.
    7. Operation Order - Operations and their Properties   (V.1.MS.2)
      This site is an interactive game where students have to place integers in the blanks of an equation using order of operations to get the given answer. Immediate feedback for students.
    8. Teacher's Lab - Operations and their Properties (V.1.MS.2&4)
      9. This is a student interactive site. Students are asked to find the number of cards needed if a class exchanges cards. Seven different methods for solving the problem is demonstrated.

Represent Rational Numbers as Fractions, or Decimals

  1. N.ME.06.05 Order rational numbers and place them on the number line.
    1. Decimal and Whole number Jeopardy Game
      2. Rounding ,Comparing, Ordering Whole numbers and Decimals in Game format.Easy to use for one or two players.
    2. E-Lab : Two Step Equations
      Students will apply the additive inverse and multiplicative inverse properties to solve two-step equations.
    3. Inequalities (Math.com)
      This site is a supplement for the teacher's lesson on inequalities.  A teacher would need to use a data projector to use this information. It is a useful site to help aid the classroom teacher in explaining equalities and inequalities in an easy manner.
    4. Math Files - Builder Ted - Number Relationships
      This is an interactive game for students. Students place integer and decimal bricks on a ladder in their numerical order.
    5. Molecular Expressions, Science, Optics, and You
      6. This site takes you through a step by step lesson to teach powers of 10 and has an interactive applet that allows you to view several things under a micrsoscope!
    6. No Matter What Shape Your Fractions Are In
      This site contains activities in the following areas: exploring the shapes, fun fractions, drawing fun fractions, and designer fractions. Clearly shows the geometric representations of fractions. This is a student activity.
    7. Place Value Puzzler
      This is a game which reviews the concept of place value. The questions include up to 7 numbers before the decimal point and 7 after it.  Besides naming the place values, there is also a rounding game using 7 numbers before and after the decimal point in which students must round to the nearest ten, thousandth, etc.
    8. Proportion Basics - Number Relationship
      9. This is an interactive lesson on proportion which includes a good explanation along with examples. Practice problems which can be done interactively with step by step help available if necessary.
    9. The Derivation of Pi
      10. This site contains lesson plans and resources for a student investigation of Pi. Directions are clear, directions for creating student tools for use on a computer are included as well as hyperlinks to other sites containing more information about the history of Pi. Very informativve site and useful site.
    10. The National Science Center
      11. This site gives a lesson plan for an activity to discover the value of pi. Students will use measuring and averaging, and hopefully discover the value of pi.
  2. N.ME.06.06 Represent rational numbers as fractions or terminating decimals when possible, and translate between these representations.
    1. A View from the Back of the Envelope
      2. This site has a game for teachers to lead a class into understanding the magnitude of numbers. These numbers are based on the number of zeroes at the end.
    2. Comparing Fractions, Decimal, and Percents
      An interactive site to compare fractions, decimals, and percents.
    3. Fraction Model1
      This site allows students to manipulate the numerator and denominator of fractions.  There are three versions, each having different limits on what the values of each may be.  As the values are entered, a pie chart shades in the appropriate amount, and decimal and percent values are also given.
    4. Fraction Model2
      This site allows students to manipulate the numerator and denominator of fractions.  There are three versions, each having different limits on what the values of each may be.  As the values are entered, a pie chart shades in the appropriate amount, and decimal and percent values are also given.
    5. Fraction Model3
      This site allows students to manipulate the numerator and denominator of fractions.  There are three versions, each having different limits on what the values of each may be.  As the values are entered, a pie chart shades in the appropriate ammount, and decimal and percent values are also given.
    6. Guess The Number
      This is a game where students are given clues about an integer to help them guess the number.  This includes the four basic operations using positive and negative integers and varying levels of difficulty.
    7. Illuminations Equivelent Fractions
      8. Interactive Site to Practice equilvelent fractions. Students can manipulate pie shapes to find equivelent frantions. Easy to use and valuable for students that need to see fractions to understand.
    8. Math Files - Saloon Snap
      This is an interactive game for students. Students need to determine if percents, decimals, and fractions are equivalent. If so, they need to ring the bell. They also need to be quicker than Fast Fingers Malcolm.
    9. Math Goodies: Lesson on the Meaning of Percent
      This is a place where students can review percents or it can be used as an introduction to percents.  There is a short quiz at the end of  lesson.
    10. Mrs.Glosser's Math Goodies
      This is a good site for introducing integers to students.  It describes positive, negatives and opposites.  It also has other links on comparing and ordering, absolute value, and rules for adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.  Good source of worksheets and puzzles with solutions also.
    11. Place Value Puzzler
      This is a game which reviews the concept of place value.  The questions include up to 7 numbers before the decimal point and 7 after it.  Besides naming the place values, there is also a rounding game also using 7 numbers before and after the decimal point in which students must round to the nearest ten, thousandth, etc.
    12. Scientific Notation in Everyday Life
      When students ask,  "Where will we ever use this?" this site gives a resonable answer and explaination.
    13. Visual Fractions
      This is an on-line tutorial that gives instructional and practice problems on all types of fractions  There are several links to specific types of fractions and even a few games.
    14. Who Wants Pizza? A Fun Way to Learn About Fractions
      15. Cynthia Lanius provides a great web resource for upper elementary through middle school students learning fractions. The site contains interactive student activities as well as teacher notes and worksheets.
  3. N.ME.06.07 Understand that a fraction or a negative fraction is a quotient of two integers, e.g., - ?? is -8 divided by 3.
    1. A View from the Back of the Envelope
      2. This site has a game for teachers to lead a class into understanding the magnitude of numbers. These numbers are based on the number of zeroes at the end.
    2. Guess The Number
      This is a game where students are given clues about an integer to help them guess the number.  This includes the four basic operations using positive and negative integers and varying levels of difficulty.
    3. Mrs.Glosser's Math Goodies
      This is a good site for introducing integers to students.  It describes positive, negatives and opposites.  It also has other links on comparing and ordering, absolute value, and rules for adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.  Good source of worksheets and puzzles with solutions also.
    4. Place Value Puzzler
      This is a game which reviews the concept of place value.  The questions include up to 7 numbers before the decimal point and 7 after it.  Besides naming the place values, there is also a rounding game also using 7 numbers before and after the decimal point in which students must round to the nearest ten, thousandth, etc.
    5. Visual Fractions
      This is an on-line tutorial that gives instructional and practice problems on all types of fractions  There are several links to specific types of fractions and even a few games.
    6. Who Wants Pizza? A Fun Way to Learn About Fractions
      7. Cynthia Lanius provides a great web resource for upper elementary through middle school students learning fractions. The site contains interactive student activities as well as teacher notes and worksheets.

Add and Subtract Integers and Rational Numbers

  1. N.MR.06.08 Understand integer subtraction as the inverse of integer addition. Understand integer division as the inverse of integer multiplication.
    1. E-Lab : Two Step Equations
      Students will apply the additive inverse and multiplicative inverse properties  to solve two-step equations.
    2. Molecular Expressions, Science, Optics, and You
      3. This site takes you through a step by step lesson to teach powers of 10 and has an interactive applet that allows you to view several things under a micrsoscope!
    3. The Derivation of Pi
      4. This site contains lesson plans and resources for a student investigation of Pi. Directions are clear, directions for creating student tools for use on a computer are included as well as hyperlinks to other sites containing more information about the history of Pi. Very informativve site and useful site.
    4. The National Science Center
      5. This site gives a lesson plan for an activity to discover the value of pi. Students will use measuring and averaging, and hopefully discover the value of pi.
  2. N.FL.06.09 Add and multiply integers between -10 and 10; subtract and divide integers using the related facts. Use the number line and chip models for addition and subtraction.
    1. Equation Basics
      2. This interactive site allows students to work through a tutorial followed by practice problems they can complete on-line. Correct answers are given as well as help in solving equations if students have difficulty.
      Late Delivery
      This is an interactive game for students to solve algebraic expression problems. Tips are given and students can learn about evaluating expressions and powers under the "key ideas" section.
    2. Math Forum - K-12 Math Problems, Puzzles, Tips and Tricks
      General information for mental calculation including tips to beat a calculator, divisibility rules, and multiplication tips.
    3. Math Goodies: Lesson on Order of Operations
      Students learn how to compute using order of operations.  Practice problems for students to work on are provided.  There are several variations included in this site such as exponents, integers, and equations.
    4. Multiplication With Integers
      This is an interactive site for students to learn the rules for multiplying positive and negative integers and then a game with different variations to practice their skills.
    5. Operation Order
      This site is an interactive game where students have to place integers in the blanks of an equation using order of operations to get the given answer. Immediate feedback for students.
    6. Teacher's Lab
      7. This is a student interactive site. Students are asked to find the number of cards needed if a class exchanges cards. Seven different methods for solving the problem is demonstrated.
  3. N.FL.06.10 Add, subtract, multiply and divide positive rational numbers fluently.
    Find equivalent ratios
    1. Equation Basics
      2. This interactive site allows students to work through a tutorial followed by practice problems they can complete on-line. Correct answers are given as well as help in solving equations if students have difficulty.
    2. Late Delivery
      This is an interactive game for students to solve algebraic expression problems. Tips are given and students can learn about evaluating expressions and powers under the "key ideas" section.
    3. Math Forum - K-12 Math Problems, Puzzles, Tips and Tricks
      General information for mental calculation including tips to beat a calculator, divisibility rules, and multiplication tips.
    4. Math Goodies: Lesson on Order of Operations
      Students learn how to compute using order of operations.  Practice problems for students to work on are provided.  There are several variations included in this site such as exponents, integers, and equations.
    5. Multiplication With Integers
      This is an interactive site for students to learn the rules for multiplying positive and negative integers and then a game with different variations to practice their skills.
    6. Operation Order
      This site is an interactive game where students have to place integers in the blanks of an equation using order of operations to get the given answer. Immediate feedback for students.
    7. Teacher's Lab
      8. This is a student interactive site. Students are asked to find the number of cards needed if a class exchanges cards. Seven different methods for solving the problem is demonstrated.
  4. N.ME.06.11 Find equivalent ratios by scaling up or scaling down. Solve decimal, percentage and rational number problems.
    1. Determining Ratios
      This is an interactive site where students can reduce the given ration into lowest form.  The student receives immediate feedback to their answer.  If the solution is correct you move on to a different problem.  If the solution is incorrect the students are told why there answer is wrong.
    2. Lesson Plans: How Big is That Star?
      3. This site gives a complete lesson plan for using ratios to determine the size of a star based on observation.
    3. One False Move
      This is a game where students find their way out of a haunted house by  decimals in order (either from least to most or most to least).  This includes positive and negative integers with one decimal place and varying levels of difficulty.
    4. Paper Pool Games-Number and Operations-Number Sense and Numeration
      This site allows the student to interact directly with the activity. It encourages students to challenge themselves to go beyond just looking at a simple pattern. It requires the students to look for ratios that are created from the multiples and factors of the numbers. Students will be working on beginning skills on gathering data and looking for patterns.
    5. Population Ratios
      This site is an interdisciplinary project (mathematics, social studies) where students choose a county in the United States and using ratios convert the statistics into meaningful numbers. Students access web sites and record various population statistics pertaining to a county in the USA of their choice. Students then use this data to set up and solve ratios. Students compare data to make meaning of the numbers.
    6. Proportion Basics
      7. This is an interactive lesson on proportion which includes a good explanation along with examples. Practice problems which can be done interactively with step by step help available if necessary.
    7. Ratios
      This is an interactive math site where students solve for ratios.  The students are given a ratio and one part (either the numerator or denominator) of another ratio.  The students then have to solve for the missing expression.  They are given immediate feedback to their answers.

Solve Decimal, Percentage and Rational Number Problems

  1. N.FL.06.12 Calculate part of a number given the percentage and the number.
    1. Equation Basics
      2. This interactive site allows students to work through a tutorial followed by practice problems they can complete on-line. Correct answers are given as well as help in solving equations if students have difficulty.
    2. Introduction to Algebra
      3. Introduction to Algebra Variables, Expressions, Equations, Solution of an equation, Simplifying equations, Combining like terms, Simplifying with addition and subtraction, Simplifying by multiplication, Simplifying by division, Word problems as equations, and Sequences.
    3. Late Delivery
      This is an interactive game for students to solve algebraic expression problems. Tips are given and students can learn about evaluating expressions and powers under the "key ideas" section.
    4. Math Forum - K-12 Math Problems, Puzzles, Tips and Tricks
      General information for mental calculation including tips to beat a calculator, divisibility rules, and multiplication tips.
    5. Math Goodies: Lesson on Order of Operations
      Students learn how to compute using order of operations.  Practice problems for students to work on are provided.  There are several variations included in this site such as exponents, integers, and equations.
    6. Multiplication With Integers
      This is an interactive site for students to learn the rules for multiplying positive and negative integers and then a game with different variations to practice their skills.
    7. Operation Order
      This site is an interactive game where students have to place integers in the blanks of an equation using order of operations to get the given answer. Immediate feedback for students.
    8. Teacher's Lab
      9. This is a student interactive site. Students are asked to find the number of cards needed if a class exchanges cards. Seven different methods for solving the problem is demonstrated.
  2. N.MR.06.13 Solve contextual problems involving percentages such as sales taxes and tips.
    1. Absurd Math Pre-algebra From Another Dimension
      This site presents an interactive mathematical problem solving series. This site has four different locations. Each location has two objectives, a mathematical objective and a game objective. Both of these objectives must be accomplished in order to progress further into the game. The student writes simple algebraic expression and then substitutes in integers to solve the problems. The students have access to the use of a calculator on the screen. The student receives immediate feedback on correctness of the problem. The student has access to helpful hints and can redo the problem until they have it correct.
    2. Equation Basics
      3. This interactive site allows students to work through a tutorial followed by practice problems they can complete on-line. Correct answers are given as well as help in solving equations if students have difficulty.
    3. Factor Game
      Interactive game to sharpen multiplication of integer skills.
    4. Penguin Waiter
      Students play an interactive game that gives them practice calculating percentage of a number. Immediate feedback to correct and incorrect answers are given.
    5. Product Game
      Interactive game for factors and multiples.
    6. Teacher's Lab
      7. This is a student interactive site. Students are asked to find the number of cards needed if a class exchanges cards. Seven different methods for solving the problem is demonstrated.
       
    7. Word Problems for Kids
      This site contains word problems for students and teachers, classified into grade levels 5 -12. Hints for solving problems and answers are available to students.
    8. Word Problem Strategies
      9. Interactive and easy to use examples of Problem solving strategies. Helps students to see how strategies can be used in math word problems.
    9. Writing Equations
      Students are given examples of how to write expressions using variables, numbers, integers, and rational numbers.  After students read through the examples they are given an on-line quiz with immediate feedback to correct and incorrect answers.
  3. N.FL.06.14 For applied situations, estimate the answer to calculations involving operations with rational numbers.
    1. Equation Basics
      2. This interactive site allows students to work through a tutorial followed by practice problems they can complete on-line. Correct answers are given as well as help in solving equations if students have difficulty.
       
    2. Estimator
      The student will practice estimating skills in length, area, counting a large number of objects, etc.
    3. Fraction Game
      This activity allows students to individually practice working with relationships among fractions and ways of combining fractions. It can also be played as a two person game.
    4. Introduction to Algebra
      5. Introduction to Algebra Variables, Expressions, Equations, Solution of an equation, Simplifying equations, Combining like terms, Simplifying with addition and subtraction, Simplifying by multiplication, Simplifying by division, Word problems as equations, and Sequences.
       
    5. Late Delivery
      This is an interactive game for students to solve algebraic expression problems. Tips are given and students can learn about evaluating expressions and powers under the "key ideas" section.
    6. Math Forum
      General information for mental calculation including tips to beat a calculator, divisibility rules, and multiplication tips.
    7. Math Goodies: Lesson on Order of Operations
      Students learn how to compute using order of operations.  Practice problems for students to work on are provided.  There are several variations included in this site such as exponents, integers, and equations.
    8. Multiplication With Integers
      This is an interactive site for students to learn the rules for multiplying positive and negative integers and then a game with different variations to practice their skills.
    9. Operation Order
      This site is an interactive game where students have to place integers in the blanks of an equation using order of operations to get the given answer. Immediate feedback for students.
    10. Penguin Waiter
      Students play an interactive game that gives them practice calculating percentage of a number. Immediate feedback to correct and incorrect answers are given.
    11. Problems with a Point
      12. This site provides students with problems in estimation. Hints and solutions are provided for each problem. Students could work on these problems on line or the teacher may choose to download the problems to be used in class.
    12. Teacher's Lab
      13. This is a student interactive site. Students are asked to find the number of cards needed if a class exchanges cards. Seven different methods for solving the problem is demonstrated.
       
    13. The Perfect Pearl
      Students will estimate the number of pearls in a treasure chest first by using weight, then by using volume.
    14. Word Problem Strategies
      15. Interactive and easy to use examples of Problem solving strategies. Helps students to see how strategies can be used in math word problems.
    15. Writing Equations
      Students are given examples of how to write expressions using variables, numbers, integers, and rational numbers.  After students read through the examples they are given an on-line quiz with immediate feedback to correct and incorrect answers.
  4. N.FL.06.15 Solve applied problems that use the four oppropriate decimal numbers.
    1. Absurd Math Pre-algebra From Another Dimension
      This site presents an interactive mathematical problem solving series. This site has four different locations. Each location has two objectives, a mathematical objective and a game objective. Both of these objectives must be accomplished in order to progress further into the game. The student writes simple algebraic expression and then substitutes in integers to solve the problems. The students have access to the use of a calculator on the screen. The student receives immediate feedback on correctness of the problem. The student has access to helpful hints and can redo the problem until they have it correct.
    2. Equation Basics
      3. This interactive site allows students to work through a tutorial followed by practice problems they can complete on-line. Correct answers are given as well as help in solving equations if students have difficulty.
    3. Factor Game
      Interactive game to sharpen multiplication of integer skills.
    4. Product Game
      Interactive game for factors and multiples.
    5. Teacher's Lab
      6. This is a student interactive site. Students are asked to find the number of cards needed if a class exchanges cards. Seven different methods for solving the problem is demonstrated.
    6. Word Problems for Kids
      This site contains word problems for students and teachers, classified into grade levels 5 -12. Hints for solving problems and answers are available to students.

Use Exponents

  1. N.ME.06.16 Understand and use integer exponents, excluding powers of negative bases; express numbers in scientific notation.
    1. AAA Math: Comparing Standard Notation and Scientific Notation Numbers
      2. At this site students can practice comparing numbers in both standard notation and scientific notation. A brief tutorial is followed by interactive quizzes which are timed.
    2. CERN'S Powers of Ten
      3. Site begins with a picture of a flower that is 1 meter square. Using a ruler, students can zoom in or out by powers of ten. The picture zooms out to a picture of a galaxy that is 150 million light years across and in to protons and neutrons in the nucleus.
    3. Converting from Decimal Numbers to Scientific Notations
      This site is an activity for the students to convert a decimal into a scientific notation. The process is explained, and problems are given for the students to answer. Their work is timed, and an assessment is given for the activity.
    4. Lost King of the Maya: Long Count Calendar System
      5. Students will calculate the date of their birth in the Maya Long Count calendar system which uses a base 20 number system. The website is not interactive but includes teacher resources, worksheets and additional links.
    5. Math Dictionary
      6. Nice, easy, and quick to use interactive lesson on Exponents. Students can see the lesson and practice exponents. When page loads select E on bottom of page and look for exponents. It's easy and fun!
    6. Math Files - Grid Game
      This is an intereactive game for students. Students need to find multiples, factors, squares, cubes, roots, evens, odds, triangular numbers, etc., and that meet the given condition (such as: find the multiples of 10 that are also multiples of 20.)
    7. Scientific Notation
      This program gives a very good defination for scientific notation.  It shows examples of how to convert from numbers to scientific notation and from scientific notation back to numbers.  Sample paper and pencil problems are available along with several sample problems requiring the use of calculators.
    8. Scientific Notation
      With this program you can practice converting between scientific notation and normal numbers.
    9. Tic Tac Toe Squares
      This site allows the student to play a tic tac toe game that is based on powers of 2 & 3. If the student is incorrect in his/her answer, the game will explain what the exponent should look like. This site can also do roots as well. In the upper right hand corner is the word "harder", use that to get to the power and root based exercises.
    10. What fun!  It's:  Practice with Scientific Notation
      This site explains what scientific notation is and why we use it. It gives several examples and how to calculate the four operations using scientific notation.  There is also a worksheet link that the students can practice or the teacher my print up.

Understand Rational Numbers and Their Location on the Number Line

  1. N.ME.06.17 Locate negative rational numbers (including integers) on the number line;
    know that numbers and their negatives add to 0, and are on opposite sides and at equal
    distance from 0 on a number line.
    1. A View from the Back of the Envelope
      2. This site has a game for teachers to lead a class into understanding the magnitude of numbers. These numbers are based on the number of zeroes at the end.
    2. Decimal and Whole number Jeopardy Game
      3. Rounding ,Comparing, Ordering Whole numbers and Decimals in Game format.Easy to use for one or two players.
    3. E-Lab : Two Step Equations
      Students will apply the additive inverse and multiplicative inverse properties  to solve two-step equations.
    4. Inequalities (Math.com)
      This site is a supplement for the teacher's lesson on inequalities.  A teacher would need to use a data projector to use this information. It is a useful site to help aid the classroom teacher in explaining equalities and inequalities in an easy manner.
    5. Guess The Number
      This is a game where students are given clues about an integer to help them guess the number.  This includes the four basic operations using positive and negative integers and varying levels of difficulty.
    6. Math Files - Builder Ted
      This is an interactive game for students. Students place integer and decimal bricks on a ladder in their numerical order.
    7. Molecular Expressions, Science, Optics, and You
      8. This site takes you through a step by step lesson to teach powers of 10 and has an interactive applet that allows you to view several things under a micrsoscope!
    8. Mrs.Glosser's Math Goodies
      This is a good site for introducing integers to students.  It describes positive, negatives and opposites.  It also has other links on comparing and ordering, absolute value, and rules for adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.  Good source of worksheets and puzzles with solutions also.
    9. Place Value Puzzler
      This is a game which reviews the concept of place value.  The questions include up to 7 numbers before the decimal point and 7 after it.  Besides naming the place values, there is also a rounding game also using 7 numbers before and after the decimal point in which students must round to the nearest ten, thousandth, etc.
    10. Proportion Basics
      11. This is an interactive lesson on proportion which includes a good explanation along with examples. Practice problems which can be done interactively with step by step help available if necessary.
    11. The Derivation of Pi
      12. This site contains lesson plans and resources for a student investigation of Pi. Directions are clear, directions for creating student tools for use on a computer are included as well as hyperlinks to other sites containing more information about the history of Pi. Very informativve site and useful site.
    12. The National Science Center
      13. This site gives a lesson plan for an activity to discover the value of pi. Students will use measuring and averaging, and hopefully discover the value of pi.
    13. Visual Fractions
      This is an on-line tutorial that gives instructional and practice problems on all types of fractions  There are several links to specific types of fractions and even a few games.
    14. Who Wants Pizza? A Fun Way to Learn About Fractions
      15. Cynthia Lanius provides a great web resource for upper elementary through middle school students learning fractions. The site contains interactive student activities as well as teacher notes and worksheets.
  2. N.ME.06.18 Understand that rational numbers are quotients of integers (non zero denominators), e.g., a rational number is either a fraction or a negative fraction.
    1. A View from the Back of the Envelope
      2. This site has a game for teachers to lead a class into understanding the magnitude of numbers. These numbers are based on the number of zeroes at the end.
    2. Guess The Number
      This is a game where students are given clues about an integer to help them guess the number.  This includes the four basic operations using positive and negative integers and varying levels of difficulty.
    3. Mrs.Glosser's Math Goodies
      This is a good site for introducing integers to students.  It describes positive, negatives and opposites.  It also has other links on comparing and ordering, absolute value, and rules for adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.  Good source of worksheets and puzzles with solutions also.
    4. Place Value Puzzler
      This is a game which reviews the concept of place value.  The questions include up to 7 numbers before the decimal point and 7 after it.  Besides naming the place values, there is also a rounding game also using 7 numbers before and after the decimal point in which students must round to the nearest ten, thousandth, etc.
    5. Visual Fractions
      This is an on-line tutorial that gives instructional and practice problems on all types of fractions  There are several links to specific types of fractions and even a few games.
    6. Who Wants Pizza? A Fun Way to Learn About Fractions
      7. Cynthia Lanius provides a great web resource for upper elementary through middle school students learning fractions. The site contains interactive student activities as well as teacher notes and worksheets.
  3. N.ME.06.19 Understand that 0 is an integer that is neither negative nor positive.
    1. E-Lab : Two Step Equations
      Students will apply the additive inverse and multiplicative inverse properties  to solve two-step equations.
    2. Molecular Expressions, Science, Optics, and You
      3. This site takes you through a step by step lesson to teach powers of 10 and has an interactive applet that allows you to view several things under a micrsoscope!
    3. The Derivation of Pi
      4. This site contains lesson plans and resources for a student investigation of Pi. Directions are clear, directions for creating student tools for use on a computer are included as well as hyperlinks to other sites containing more information about the history of Pi. Very informativve site and useful site.
    4. The National Science Center
      5. This site gives a lesson plan for an activity to discover the value of pi. Students will use measuring and averaging, and hopefully discover the value of pi.
  4. N.ME.06.20 Know that the absolute value of a number is the value of the number ignoring the sign; or is the distance of the number from 0.
    1. E-Lab : Two Step Equations
      Students will apply the additive inverse and multiplicative inverse properties  to solve two-step equations.
    2. Molecular Expressions, Science, Optics, and You
      3. This site takes you through a step by step lesson to teach powers of 10 and has an interactive applet that allows you to view several things under a micrsoscope!
    3. The Derivation of Pi
      4. This site contains lesson plans and resources for a student investigation of Pi. Directions are clear, directions for creating student tools for use on a computer are included as well as hyperlinks to other sites containing more information about the history of Pi. Very informativve site and useful site.
    4. The National Science Center
      5. This site gives a lesson plan for an activity to discover the value of pi. Students will use measuring and averaging, and hopefully discover the value of pi.

 

 

 

 

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