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A collection of resources for all areas of Mathematics from algebra to trigonometry, Maths portals to lessons, interactive activities to games & puzzles and covering all levels. They should be taken in conjunction with Historical, Biographical and Other Mathematics Systems resources found on the Mathematics page.
For secondary schooling there may also be resources available from the Mathematics subject page for tertiary students.
Remember many sites are not Australian. Check carefully to be sure they conform to Australian requirements before use, e.g. spelling, Mathematical formatting, terminology, … .
Listed individual resources are suitable for teacher use with all education levels unless specifically indicated otherwise.
Australian Sites
- A Maths Dictionary for Kids
Extensive mathematics dictionary for all levels. Descriptor, graphic for each word/phrase selected. From Abacus to Zero.
Exceptional ! - Australian CensusAtSchool
‘Australian Bureau of Statistics [ABS]. Free Internet based data collection and analysis project. Students respond to questions of interest about themselves by completing the CensusAtSchool online questionnaire. The questionnaire response data is then released back to teachers and students providing real, relevant data, for use with the supporting activities across the curriculum in all states and territories.’
Secondary - Free Mathematics - How To Library
12 areas of mathematics from Algebra to Trigonometry. Each has multiple sections and help with specific topics [e.g. Algebra = 17]. Each is clearly explained, with examples, while some have downloadable files.
Highly Recommended ! - Groovy Mathematics
Beenleigh State School. 4 levels with 5 major topics for each.
Primary - Links to Mathematical Sites
New South Wales Board of Studies. Suitable sites especially for senior secondary students. Access past Higher School Certificate papers and syllabus. - Mathematics.com.au
A mathematical program done online or by purchasing a CD Rom version. Primary and secondary levels. Fee-based. - Mathletics
‘Australia’s most used educational website ! The next generation in learning, helping students enjoy maths and improve their results. Covers the full Kindergarten to Year 12 curriculum. Less than AU$2 per week.’ - MathsKit
‘Quick links to resources for Mathematics teachers.’ Resources include graph paper, calculators, glossary, dictionary, timers, clocks, printables, interactives, games, graphing resources, IWB, other Maths links.
Well worth visiting. - Maths on The Net
Links compiled by the Country Area Program in NSW. Their earlier site is also accessible. - Online Teachers’ Resource Network
Links are described as for fun, homework & help. Clearly annotated and link to sites at different levels, some of which are included on this page.
Other Sites
- AAA Maths
Several hundred pages of interactive work, games, explanations. - Challenge Maths
Activities to extend more capable primary level students, using secondary maths such as trigonometry, statistics, probability, algebra. Challenge students and provide activities for gifted students. Books expensive but may be worth considering as a school. - Classroom Resource Bank
High school course activities. - Cornell Maths Gateway
Secondary resources available through annotated links. - Educator’s Reference Desk Resource Guides
Lesson Plans for Mathematics. Many based on North American programs and require some adjustment. - Eisenhower National Clearing House For Mathematics and Science
Links to sites for resources, lesson plans, etc.. Requires judicious checking for best value. - Frank Potter’s Gems : Mathematics
Sites linked to topics and grades. - IB Higher Level Mathematics
Links to specific tools related to syllabus topics.
Secondary - Kathy Schrock Guide : Mathematics
Among the best subject site listings on the web. - King’s Maths Activities
Done by teachers. Links to sites classified into groups.
Primary - LTP - Math
Links under headings. Interactive Web Pages, Resources, Fractal Resources, Macintosh Software. - Mathematical Games
Discover games and puzzles. Some solutions provided. Find out about still unsolved mathematical puzzles. - Mathematics and Science K-12
Links in sections from associations to Activities for Kids. One of similar pages through the Media Centre Internet Index links at the bottom. - Mathematics Resources for Educators
Annotated links under individual headings. Three sections. - Math Central
Resources set out in strands. - Math Mastery Cyber Challenge
Select a challenge using one of the four operations.
Primary - Maths.com : References
Formulae, history of mathematics, tools.
Secondary - Mathslessons.com
‘Creating the world’s largest collection of Math Lessons providers. All listings are posted by teachers, tutors, instructors. Click on each State, Country, City to find what’s available’ - Maths Links : Classroom Resources
Links to appropriate mathematical sites.
Secondary - Maths References
Encyclopaedia of information suitable for teachers, students, parents. Interactive wherever possible. - Mudd, Maths Fun Facts
‘Resource for enriching your math courses and nurturing your interest and talent in mathematics ! Each Math Fun Fact is a math puzzle or short article that contains a cool mathematics idea.’ - Nrich
‘Supports teachers and learners of mathematics with thousands of Free resources designed to develop subject content knowledge and problem-solving and thinking skills.’ Each month there is a major theme which is followed, e.g. Equations. Advice given about stages relevant to levels of schooling. - Puzzles with Polyhedra and Numbers
Jorge Rezende. In English. Articles, pages to work with polyhedra, with permutations and/or numbers. All in PDF format and easily re-produced. Other puzzles also in PDF format.
Secondary - Projects for Maths Fairs
Activities for Maths Fun Fairs.
Primary
Software
Commercial software. For Freeware, check the Education Software page.
- Cluefinders Series
Primary - Eduss Mathematics IMTA;
Primary - Maths Blaster 9-12
Primary - Maths Blaster - Total Maths Solution 7-9
Secondary - Maths Archives
Software and teaching resources. Sub-divisions help access.
Secondary - MathsPOWER
Program offered in sections related to school levels. Information for parents, Free online assessments, FAQs, sample lessons and more. - Maths Shareware and Freeware
Based on the Swarthmore index. This provides very cheap software to address specific mathematical areas. - Peanut Software
Completing calculations and investigations. - Superkids Maths Worksheet Creator
- Teachers’ Choice Software
Free trial software, Free online tutoring, study topics, teaching esources.
Secondary - Topology and Geometry Software
- Teacher2Teacher
Answers questions about teaching mathematics. Could be used with parents to increase understanding. - The Math Forum Home Page
Resources, news, topics, ask an expert, Maths Education, Key Issues, tools more. US based. May require modifications for Australian use. - The Maths Internet Guide
‘Over 100 top websites carefully chosen for their interactivity, grouped into five search categories ideal for individual learning, homework, classroom discussion or students’ project.’ - Tiki 3
‘A wiki designed for sharing resources and information to help in mathematics teaching for teachers with a focus on secondary schools. Started by PGCE students at the University of Bedfordshire in 2009.’
Secondary - Trigonometry
Secondary - Uniform Polyhedra
Information about polyhedra, animated presentations of each. Suitable for use by students. - Welcome to the Cornell Theory Centre
‘Resources in mathematics and science for educators and students in grades 9-12, although teachers of other levels may find these materials helpful’. - Woodlands Measures Skills
‘Created by Woodlands Junior School [UK] for students to improve their maths skills and for teachers seeking mathematics resources.’ Links to games, puzzles, activities, more in areas including Time, Measurement, area/perimeter, capacity, angles, weight, money, reading scales.
Primary - Yahoo ! Science : Mathematics
Links to sites in this area. - Zooba Island
‘Zooba Island Games are meant to inject fun and excitement into learning Mathematics for children aged 7 to 12 ! Developed in consultation with Singapore’s Ministry of Education Curriculum Planning Department, Zooba Island contains 4 games to cover different topics of the Singapore Ministry of Education’s approved syllabus.’