October 2007
March 2007
May 2006
Clara Fraction's Ice Cream Shop
by knann (via)Skills: Converting improper fractions to mixed numbers.
Object: Sell as many ice cream cones as possible in three minutes by converting improper fractions to mixed numbers.
Tony Fraction Pizza Game
by knann (via)Can you fill the customer's order with the right amount of toppings? Choose the Pizza size for the order then add your toppings. Click send to finish!
December 2005
The Broken Calculator
by knann (via)Use the broken calculator to solve your math problems in a creative way. Can you add 2+2 if the addition key is broken? Sure can..how about (3*2)-2 . The answer is the same! Create some challenges for you, your friends, and teachers!
Problem Solving with Pentominos
by knannPentominos are the names of shapes created by 5 squares connected together. The objective of the puzzle is to place all pentominos inside the square after marking 4 boxes to remain empty.
NCTM : Illuminations Lessons
by knannInteractive Math tools for grades for K-12. Accompanied by lesson plans and NCTM standards
November 2005
Builder Ted
by knannHelp Ted fix the leaky roof by placing the bricks (decimals) in numerical order.
Saloon Snap
by knann (via)Try your hand at matching fractions with decimals and percent. Click the bell when you see a match.....better be fast!
Tessellate!
by knannThis activity can be used to:recognize and explore the properties of tessellations, identify and examine symmetry in geometric figures,describe, and classify polygons, examine the role of mathematics in society and nature
Math Adventures
by knannPractice addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division in two adventure games.
October 2005
Award ceremony: Ordering numbers
by knannThe Award Ceremony involves ordering numbers; highest to lowest or lowest to highest. Includes decimals
Comparing fractions and decimals game
by knannGame: Can you match the fractions and decimals pairs?
NCTM : The Fraction Game
by knannThis applet allows students to individually practice working with relationships among fractions and ways of combining fractions. Goal: Get all the markers to the right side of the game board. Sum of markers is less than or = to target fraction Use as few cards as possible.
NCTM : Illuminations : Fraction Model I
by knannThis tool explores several representations for fractions with equivalent decimals and percents Use circles, rectangles, or sets to illustrate the fraction./ See fraction models II, III, and IV for more options. Whole class tool. with lesson plan.
The Decifractator
by knannExplore relationships between fractions and decimals with this interactive tool. Whole class tool.
Logic: Cannibals and Missionaries
by knannTry this...not as easy as it looks! What's your strategy??
A Maths Dictionary for Kids
by knann & 1 other (via)An animated, interactive dictionary for students which explains 500 common mathematical terms in simple language.