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  1. 2-D or 3-D - Grade 7 Term 3 Day 1 Lesson from LMS. Distinguish between 2-D and 3-D figures, reflect on various properties of Trapezoids, estimate areas of triangles and quadrilaterals, explore concepts of perimeters and areas of triangles, review, consolidate and calc.... View
  2. 3-D Figures and Number Cubes - Grade 7 Term 1 Day 18 Lesson From TIPS: Draw nets of cubes. Classify and draw front, side, and top views of familiar 3-D figures. .... View
  3. Algebra.Help - Calculators on the web - A collection of web-based calculators: Equation Calculator, Function Graphing Calculator, Solve by Factoring, Completing the Square, Proportion Calculator, Order of Operations, Expression Factoring, Equation Graphing Calculator, Algebraic Manipulation, Fr.... View
  4. Applying the Pythagorean Relationship. - Grade 8 Term 1 Day 14 Lesson from TIPS. Apply the Pythagorean relationship..... View
  5. ASAP Science and Technology Exemplars - Exemplars for grades 1 to 8 from the Assessment of Science and Technology Achievement Project (ASAP) – links for Teachers, Students, Parents, Administrators..... View
  6. Ask A Teacher - Brain Bank - Website maintained by TV Ontario, Independent Learning Centre. Includes links to Super Glossary, Question Finder.... View
  7. Ask Dr. Math - Ask Dr. Math is a question and answer service for math students and their teachers. A searchable archive is available by level and topic, as well as summaries of Frequently Asked Questions (the Dr. Math FAQ). .... View
  8. Balanced Assessment In Mathematics - From 1993 to 2003, the Balanced Assessment in Mathematics Program existed at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The project group developed a large collection of innovative mathematics assessment tasks for grades K to 12, and trained teachers to us.... View
  9. Bringing it Together. - Grade 8 Term 1 Day 15 Lesson from TIPS. Apply knowledge of various concepts to solve a variety of problems in small groups to help consolidate learning. .... View
  10. Building A Collection Of 3-D Figures - Grade 7 Term 1 Day 19 Lesson From TIPS: Construct different prisms and pyramids..... View
  11. Cereal Box Challenge - Grade 7 Term 1 Day 27 Lesson From TIPS: Design a cereal box that meets certain specifications (a fixed volume). Apply volume and surface area formulas for rectangular prisms. Present designs to the class..... View
  12. Cereal Box Challenge Lesson - Grade 7 Term 1 Day 28 Lesson From TIPS: Design a cereal box that meets certain specifications (a fixed volume). Apply volume and surface area formulas for rectangular prisms. Present their designs to the class..... View
  13. Connect ME - Connect-M(athematics)E(ducators) is a support site for early-career elementary teachers. Teacher candidates and recent graduates from the Queens P/J B.Ed program have generously shared resources and ideas for you to use in your classroom. Our goal is to.... View
  14. Connecting Cubes - One page TIPS for Manipulatives description of Connecting Cubes, interlocking cubes available in different sizes and colours. Includes what they are, how they help students, sample activities, and website links..... View
  15. Connecting Mathematics - Online Thesaurus - This site contains brief explanations of mathematical terms and ideas in English, Danish, Finnish, Hungarian, Lithuanian, Polish, Slovak. Mathematical ideas are linked to others using 5 types of links. Definitions are demonstrated in various galleries w.... View
  16. Connecting rate/initial conditions to y=mx+b - Grade 9 Unit 5 Day 5 Lesson from TIPS. Interpret descriptions of situations to identify: rate/slope; initial condition/y-intercept; special case(s)/point on line; formula or rule for relationship/equation of line..... View
  17. DiscoverySchool.com - Comprehensive website developed by the Discovery Channel featuring many resources including Lesson Plans, Teaching Tools, Puzzlemaker, Clip Art Gallery, Kathy Shrock’s Guide for Educators and more..... View
  18. E-Example 7.5: Exploring Linear Functions - Technology allows the linking of multiple representations of mathematical situations and the exploration of the relationships that emerge. This example presents a series of explorations based on two linked representations of linear functions..... View
  19. ENC: A K-12 Math and Science Teacher Centre - The Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education (ENC) has resources online for teachers of math and science – including Web Links, Curriculum Resources, Education Topics, Professional Development, Education Headlines and Bullet.... View
  20. Exploring the Pythagorean Relationship using The Geometers Sketchpad - Grade 8 Term 1 Day 13 Lesson from TIPS. Use The Geometers Sketchpad to investigate the Pythagorean relationship. Apply the Pythagorean relationship..... View
  21. Figure This Math Challenges for Families - Math puzzles for families, sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Links to other Challenges, Family Corner, Teacher Corner, Hints, and (of course) the Answers.... View
  22. From One Point to Another - Grade 9 Introductory Unit Term 1 Day 1 Lesson from TIPS..... View
  23. Fun Mathematics Lessons By Cynthia Lanius - Collection of FUN lessons and activities from different topics in mathematics, ranging from primary to secondary – many fun for adults too..... View
  24. Geo Visions Design And Construction Project - Grade 7 Term 1 Day 20 Lesson From TIPS: Design and build scale models of geometric structures as a project. Use nets to construct 3-D structures. Present the models and design analysis to the class..... View
  25. Geo Visions Design/Construction Project - Grade 7 Term 1 Day 21 Lesson From TIPS: Design and build scale models of geometric structures as a project. Use nets to construct 3-D structures. Present the models and design analysis to the class..... View
  26. Geoboards - One page TIPS for Manipulatives description of Geoboards, grids of pegs that can hold rubber bands in position. Includes what they are, how they help students, sample activities, and website links..... View
  27. Geoboards and the Pythagorean Relationship. - Grade 8 Term 1 Day 12 Lesson from TIPS. Develop the Pythagorean relationship..... View
  28. Geometrical Optics - A series of links to demonstrations and video of a number of optics lessons and topics..... View
  29. Geometry and Spatial Sense - Collection of links for Grade 7 Geometry and Spatial Sense topics - from the Greater Essex Catholic District School Board.... View
  30. Grade 7 and 8 Combined Content and Reporting Targets - One suggested set of Content Targets for teaching a Combined Grade 7 and 8 class..... View
  31. Grade 7 Year Outline - One suggested Grade 7 Year Outline based on the Lesson Outlines and Lesson Plans available from the TIPS and Leading Math Success resources..... View
  32. Grade 8 Year Outline - One suggested Grade 8 Year Outline based on the Lesson Outlines and Lesson Plans available from the TIPS and Leading Math Success resources..... View
  33. Grade 9 Applied Year Outline - One suggested Grade 9 Applied Year Outline based on the Lesson Outlines and Lesson Plans available from the TIPS and Leading Math Success resources..... View
  34. Graphing Linear Relations from an Equation - Grade 9 Unit 3 Day 7 Lesson from TIPS. Given an equation in context, graph the relationship using two methods. Identify the meaning of point, slope and y-intercept in context..... View
  35. Interactive Mathematics Miscellany and Puzzles - A collection of puzzles and mathematical tidbits, as well as links to many other activities and resources on the Cut-The-Knot website..... View
  36. Introduction/Review of Polyhedrons - Grade 7 Term 1 Day 17 Lesson from TIPS. Review understanding of polyhedrons and their nets. Construct Platonic solids..... View
  37. Investigating Slopes - Grade 9 Unit 5 Day 6 Lesson from TIPS. Make connections between the magnitude of slope and direction of a line. Provide meaning for zero slope, and slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines..... View
  38. Japanese-Online - Since 1996, Japanese-Online.com has been providing free learning services to people who wish to study the Japanese language. Site includes link to Japanese Math Lessons..... View
  39. Kittys Kennel Costs - Grade 9 Unit 3 Day 12 Lesson from TIPS. Explore a variety of purchase options, propose a purchase plan and provide a rationale according to specific criterion. Use graphing technology to investigate the solution..... View
  40. Lesson Outline: Grade 9 Unit 5 - Consolidation Emphasizing Algebraic - Grade 9 Unit 5 Term 1-9 from TIPS. Make connections among numeric, graphis and algebraic models; make conections between contextual situations and appropriate models; extend and consolidate algebraic skills; look for patterns and use variables to general.... View
  41. Lesson Outline: Grade 7 days 17-22 - Grade 7 Days 17-22 from TIPS. Connect the relationship between 3-D figures and their 2-D shapes; connect 3-D figures to their various nets and views; design and build a structure using polyhedrons; develop appropriate inquiry skills..... View
  42. Lesson Outline: Grade 7 days 23-28 - Grade 7 Days 23-28 from TIPS. Connect 3-D figures to their various nets and views; develop the formulas for finding the surace area of a rectangular prism using nets; investigate the relationship between the dimensions and the volume of a rectangular pri.... View
  43. Lesson Outline: Grade 8 days 11-16 - Grade 8 days 11-16 from TIPS. Explore a real-life problem to appreciate the need to learn more mathematics, specifically the Pythagorean relationship; represent right angled triangles in different orientations on a geoboard; investigate the relationship .... View
  44. Lesson Outline: Grade 8 days 17-23 - Grade 8 days 17-23 from TIPS. Apply their knowledge of the Pythagorean relationship; investigate side length combinations for triangles; determine and compare the theoretical and experimental probability of events; make predictions based on probability; .... View
  45. Lesson Outline: Grade 9 Applied Days 1-10 - Grade 9 Applied Days 1-10 from LMS Notable Strategies. Students will describe relatiosnhips between measured quantities; connect measurement problems with finding the optional solution; apply knowledge and understanding of 3-D formulas to simple problems .... View
  46. Linear Experiments - Grade 9 Unit 3 Day 8 Lesson from TIPS. Investigate linear and nonlinear relationships through investigation. Examine first differences and the shape of the graph. Explore the effects of changing the conditions..... View
  47. Login To LearnAlberta.ca - LearnAlberta.ca - Engaging learning resources for Albertas Kindergarten to Grade 12 community..... View
  48. Mac Tutor History of Mathematics - Complete online history of mathematics – famous mathematicians, famous curves index, history of mathematical societies, quotations, birthplaces, timelines and posters.... View
  49. Making Mathematics: EDC Research Projects - Extended investigations with support materials for learning and teaching. Site also contains a list of Mathematics Tools, Teacher Handbook, and samples of Completed Student Work..... View
  50. MARS - Mathematics Assessment Resources Service - The products and processes, the core of MARS research output, include: assessment and evaluation instruments; curriculum support materials; professional development support through live workshops and materials which support them effectively through a “ca.... View
  51. Math Central - An Internet service for mathematics teachers and students from kindergarten to grade twelve, from University of Regina. Includes The Resource Room, Quandaries and Queries, Teacher Talk, The Bulletin Board, Science Fairs/Enrichment Activities, Monthly Pro.... View
  52. Math Forum Home Page - The Math Forum is a leading center for mathematics and mathematics education on the Internet. The Math Forum mission is to provide resources, materials, activities, person-to-person interactions, and educational products and services that enrich and suppo.... View
  53. Math Forum: Encouraging Mathematical Thinking... - This website details a project called \"Bridging Research and Practice\", with the focus on encouraging mathematical thinking, and how communication in the classroom affects it. Teachers and students work with a cylinder problem, and reflect on their wor.... View
  54. mathFROG - Math Fun Resources and Online Games - Free math site of online games and resources for parents, teachers and students in Grades 4,5,6..... View
  55. Mathletics - A Blue Ribbon WebQuest activity. You never thought math was in sports? Just think about it.... Every sport uses numbers in some way, whether it is for scoring, determining averages, or figuring percentages. And when numbers are involved, it usually means.... View
  56. MMM Project - Welcome - Modeling Middle School Mathematics is a professional development program using video lessons and Web-based Internet materials to examine each of the five NSF-funded middle school math initiatives: Pathways to Algebra and Geometry, Mathematics in Context,.... View
  57. Molecular Expressions: Science, Optics and You - Interactive Java Tutorial, with Student Activities, Teacher Resources, Photo Gallery, and more links..... View
  58. NCTM E-Resources - Home - View articles from journals to which you subscribe, purchase articles from other NCTM journals, or check your membership account. Access to ON-Math, Online Journal of School Mathematics, as well as archives of Teaching Children Mathematics, View article.... View
  59. NCTM Illuminations - Website from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics with Lessons, Standards, Tools and Web Resources that support the NCTM Vision of Mathematics.... View
  60. Nifty Nets - Grade 8 Term 3 Day 26 Lesson from LMS. Sketch and create nets, use mathematical terminology..... View
  61. NZ Maths Home Page - New Zealand Maths home page - links to topics as well as ProblemSolving, Info Centre, Maori section, Numeracy Projects and Bright Sparks..... View
  62. OAME Conferences and Events - The Ontario Assocation for Mathematics Education (OAME), holds a number of events for teachers each year. Links to the Annual Conference, held each year in late spring, as well as to local Chapter mini-conferences, and the annual Leadership Conference in.... View
  63. Ontario K-12 Mathematics Discussion Forum - p... - Connecting Ontario mathematics educators to allow for ongoing, dynamic dialogue and sharing of ideas around current issues. This site is hosted by the Ontario Curriculum Centre.... View
  64. Pattern Blocks - One page TIPS for Manipulatives description of Pattern Blocks, colour-coded geometric solids, top and bottom are hexagon, trapezoid, square, triangle or parallelogram. Includes what they are, how they help students, sample activities, and website links..... View
  65. PBS TeacherSource - Math - Public Broadcasting Service collection of lesson plans and activities. Choose from High School, Middle School, Elementary School and topics from Data Analysis, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers and Operations, Patterns, Functions and Algebra, Problem Solvi.... View
  66. Performance Task: Polyhedrons - Grade 7 Term 1 Day 22 Lesson From TIPS: Sketch views of polyhedrons. Investigate the relationship that exists between the number of faces, edges, and vertices for polyhedrons and Platonic solids..... View
  67. Pi Day - Pi Day is a day to celebrate mathematics in your school. It gives the perfect springboard to allow students to have fun while investigating mathematics concepts, being creative and even a little silly. The site contains descriptions, and links, to a numbe.... View
  68. Problems of the Week: Math Forum Website - The Math Forum Problems of the Week (PoWs) are designed to provide creative, non-routine challenges for students in grades three through twelve. Problem-solving and mathematical communication are key elements of every problem. Program Update, August 16, .... View
  69. Quick Draw - A simple warm-up exercise helps students develop mental imagery of mathematics. Includes explanation of QuickDraw activity, and video clips of it in action..... View
  70. Rolling Number Cubes for Pythagores. - Grade 8 Term 1 Day 17 Lesson from TIPS. Discover how three side lenghts must be related to create a triangle. Apply the Pythagorean relationship to determine if a triangle is a right-angled triangle. .... View
  71. Sketchy Skeletons - Grade 8 Term 3 Day 25 Lesson from LMS. Sketch and build 3-D figures, research and report on uses of measurement involving 3-D objects in the community..... View
  72. Stories with Slope - Grade 9 Unit 3 Day 3 Lesson from TIPS. Examine slope in a variety of contexts. Calculate slope using rise/run (rise over run) and connect to the unit rate of change..... View
  73. Summative Task - Grade 7 - Olympic Data - Summative Task - Grade 7 Term 1 - Olympic Data from Resource binder. Students use technology to investigate problem solving strategies in dealing with the Olympic medals, the GDP, and population and area of a coutry to determine a countrys success at the.... View
  74. Summative Task - Grade 7 - The Gazebo - Summative Task - Grade 7 Term 1 - The Gazebo from TIPS Resource binder. Using manipulatives and technology students collect data to investigate the relationship between the perimeter and the length of the longest diagonal of a regular polygon (with an ev.... View
  75. Summative Task - Grade 8 - Multi-dart - Summative Task - Grade 8 Term 1 - Multi-dart from TIPS Resource binder. Using manipulatives and technology students collect data to investigate the relationship between circumference and the area of various circles within a boundary. Students discouver .... View
  76. Summative Task - Grade 9 - Paper Drinking Cups - Summative Task - Grade 9 Unit 5 - Paper Drinking Cups from TIPS Resource binder. Students investigate the relationship between the sector angle of a circle and the volume of the cone that is formed from the sector. They use manipulatives and technology .... View
  77. Surface Area Of Cubes - Grade 7 Term 1 Day 23 Lesson From TIPS: Draw the 3-D view of a cube and an appropriate net. Develop and apply the formula for finding the surface area of a cube..... View
  78. Surface Area Of Rectangular Prisms - Grade 7 Term 1 Day 24 Lesson From TIPS: Develop and apply the formula for finding the surface area of a rectangular prism..... View
  79. Tangrams Overview - One page TIPS for Manipulatives description of Tangrams, seven shapes that can be arranged to form a square. Includes what they are, how they help students, sample activities, and website links..... View
  80. The Math Forum - Math Library - Lesson Plans - Geometry - This site offers good places to begin looking for individual geometry lesson plans or materials on which to base them. Also features a search feature to browse for other topics..... View
  81. The National Math Trail - The National Math Trail is an Internet-based project for K-12 teachers and students to discover and share the math that exists in their own environments. Students explore their communities and create one or more math problems that relate to what they find.... View
  82. Theme Units, Lesson Plans, Worksheets and Tea... - Collection of Lesson Plans and Units by Theme, updated daily. Also includes links to Reading Comprehension activities, Graphic Organizers and Create your own timeline activity.... View
  83. TIPS for Manipulatives Website Suggestions - Collection of websites for using manipulatives including activities, how to make them, virtual manipulatives. Algebra Tiles, Colour Tiles, Connecting Cubes, Geoboards, Pattern Blocks, Relational Rods, Tangrams..... View
  84. UCSMP: Everyday Mathematics Center - University of Chicago School Mathematics Project site designed for Parents (with links to Teachers and Students pages). Includes description of “Everyday Mathematics” project, Sample Games, Glossary, Museum of Student Work and other Resources..... View
  85. Volume Of Rectangular Prisms - Grade 7 Term 1 Day 25 Lesson From TIPS: Build rectangular prisms using manipulatives. Develop and apply the formula for finding the volume of a rectangular prism..... View
  86. Volume Of Rectangular Prisms Lesson - Grade 7 Term 1 Day 26 Lesson From TIPS: Build rectangular prisms using manipulatives. Develop and apply the formula for finding the volume of a rectangular prism..... View
  87. WCP Mathematics - Documents from the Western and Northern Canadian Protocol for collaboration in education - A Common Curriculum Framework for Mathematics (K-9, 10-12), plus Resource Lists..... View
  88. Web Based Projects - University of Richmond - This page presents a series of web-based projects (WebQuests) written and designed by students preparing to become teachers. They were created in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a course entitled Integrating Technology Across the Curriculum..... View
  89. Web Units & Lessons - Teacher Exchange - Website for teachers to share units and lessons, sponsored by The Math Forum @ Drexel..... View
  90. WebQuest Page at San Diego State University - Starting point for finding information on WebQuests - Overview & FAQ, Search engine for finding specific WebQuests, Training Materials, and Examples.... View
  91. Whats the area? - Grade 8 Term 1 Day 16 Lesson from TIPS. Apply knowledge of the Pythagorean relationship, square roots, perfect squares, and geometric properties to solve an area problem in a variety of ways..... View
  92. Will it fit? - Grade 8 Term 1 Day 11 Lesson from TIPS. Set the stage for connecting the Pythagorean relationship to problem solving. .... View

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