Maths and Numeracy - Internet Links

Maths and Numeracy

NRICH

Problems and activities for each key stage. The site is presented as a monthly magazine, so go to past months to find earlier problems.

http://www.nrich.maths.org.uk/public/index.php

Mathzone

This site aims to collect together a range of free resources discovered on the Internet, which can be used for teaching Maths in primary schools.

http://www.mathszone.co.uk/

Control Unit the Robot

Pop balloons or pick apples by controlling the robot onscreen.

http://www.mape.org.uk/startower/unit/index.htm

Pi and the Fibonacci Numbers

Information and activities related to Pi and the Fibonacci numbers.

http://www.ee.surrey.ac.uk/Personal/R.Knott/Fibonacci/fibpi.html

The Fibonacci Numbers and Golden Section in Nature

The first section looks at the Fibonacci numbers and why they appear in various "family trees" and patterns of spirals of leaves and seeds. The second section then examines why the golden section is used by nature in some detail, including animations of growing plants.

http://www.ee.surrey.ac.uk/Personal/R.Knott/Fibonacci/fibnat.html

The Mathematics of the Fibonacci Series

http://www.ee.surrey.ac.uk/Personal/R.Knott/Fibonacci/fibmaths.html

LOGO Programming - an introduction to Logo

Basic tutorials, activities and more complex challenges, using MSW Logo, which is freely downloadable from Softronix at http://www.softronix.com/logo.html .

http://mckoss.com/logo/

The World of Escher

http://www.worldofescher.com/

Maths & Numeracy – Teachers’ Links

ATM – Association of Teachers of Mathematics

The Association of Teachers of Mathematics supports the joy of maths and promoting new ideas and possibilities.

http://www.atm.org.uk/

SCME - Centre for the Study of Mathematics Education

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/csme/

Becta Schools – Teaching & Learning – primary Mathematics

Advice and resources for using ICT in Mathematics in primary education.

http://schools.becta.org.uk/index.php?section=tl&catcode=as_cu_pr_sub_08

Becta Schools – Teaching & Learning – secondary Mathematics

Advice and resources for using ICT in Mathematics in secondary education.

http://schools.becta.org.uk/index.php?section=tl&catcode=as_cu_sec_sub_08

Coxhoe School Website Maths Pages

This Durham school makes available many resources or links for the primary Numeracy curriculum.

http://www.coxhoe.durham.sch.uk/Curriculum/Numeracy.htm

Interactive Teaching Programs

Software and guidance on dozens of interactive teaching programs from the National Whiteboard Network.

http://www.nwnet.org.uk/pages/software_guidance/itps.html

Teaching Ideas - Numeracy

http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/maths/contents.htm

Numeracy Software

Here you will find free maths resources such as Excel and RM Number Magic spreadsheet files, MSW Logo and Superlogo procedure files, My World screens, data-files, PowerPoint shows, and lots of activity sheets and handouts for pupils. The site also sells numeracy resources.

http://www.numeracysoftware.com/

KEY STAGE 3 GOOD WEB-SITES

CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE

Topic specific - You must have a look because it has some great activities for the Interactive whiteboard

http://www.getmaths.com - Southbank University who have links with Southwark LA have produced some excellent resources for use on the Interactive whiteboard.

http://www.emaths.co.uk/powerpoint.htm - A Great web-site containing powerpoint presentations

http://www.emaths.co.uk/excel.htm- A great web-site using EXCEL to support Mental Starters using the Interactive whiteboard

http://www.emaths.co.uk/SAT.htm - Practise SATs papers with links to GCSE revision materials

http://www.kangaroomaths.com/pouch.htm

Part of the Excellent Kangaroo Maths site. The are loads of free resources here which can be used with and IWB or a projector. You can buy the full resources with E-learning Credits.

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/

A great subscription web-site that gives teachers free access to some games such as Millionaire, The Weakest Link....

http://www.suffolkmaths.co.uk/Activities/Problem_Solving_Puzzles.htm - If you are interested in the different approaches to Problem Solving then I suggest that you take a look at this website put together by John Malouff which provides an analysis of 50 strategies. 50 Strategies

http://www.suffolkmaths.co.uk/Activities/Games.htm - Using Games in Mathematics

http://www.slamnet.org.uk/mathematics/staffsupport/default.htm - Lesson activities and resources to support class teaching and Interactive whiteboard resources.