Math
Start by looking at your state’s grade level expectations in math skills. The following are for Florida.
- Sunshine State Standards in Math - http://www.floridastandards.org/downloads.aspx
- FCAT Math Sample Tests - http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcatitem.asp
- FCAT Released Math Tests - http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcatrelease.asp
- PASS Materials - http://www.pass.leon.k12.fl.us/default.aspx
Math Basics
- GPAT Assistive Technology Resource Chart for Math - http://www.gpat.org/GPAT%20Resource%20Topic%20Pages/Math_Chart.pdf
- LoTTIE Kit for Math - http://www.onionmountaintech.com/kit.php?id=15 . simple technology support for math
- FASTT Math – http://www.tomsnyder.com . software that targets the development of fluency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- Go Solve – http://www.tomsnyder.com . uses graphic organizers to help students plan for solving word problems in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- Classroom Suite (IntelliMathics) – http://www.intellitools.com . includes animation, manipulatives, text-to-speech, and multimedia to demonstrate basic math concepts with multiple access options
- Kidspiration (Win . Mac) - http://www.kidspiration.com/Kidspiration . includes interactive visual math tools to help students learn basic math concepts
- Brainchild - http://www.brainchild.com/ . math assessment and learning tools
- That Quiz - http://www.thatquiz.org/ . online math assessment service
Calculators
- Big Calculator (Win) - http://www.sensorysoftware.com/bigcalculator.html . a free basic calculator that can be adjusted for really big buttons
- Metacalc - http://www.metacalc.com/ . free online calculator in various sizes
- ecalc - http://www.ecalc.com/ . free online calculator with basic, scientific, and unit conversion modes
- KoalaCalc (Mac) - http://www.macropodsoftware.com/koalacalc/index.html . free simple and scientific mode calculator
- MoffSoft FreeCalc (Win) - http://www.moffsoft.com/freecalc.htm . a great basic calculator with adjustable size and color schemes, and a simulated paper tape display
- Online Calculators and Algebra Tools - http://go.hrw.com/hrw.nd/gohrw_rls1/pKeywordResults?keyword=Mb1+Tools . several algebra support tools
- Calculate for Free - http://www.calculateforfree.com/ . extensive set of various calculation tools
- Broken Calculator – http://seeingmath.concord.org/broken_calculator . online simulation of a broken calculator. Students must think through how to solve problems using the keys available
Virtual Manipulatives/Simulations
- InspireData – http://www.inspiration.com . applies proven strategies of visual learning to data literacy
- Visual Fractions - http://www.visualfractions.com/ . includes online tools for learning fractions
- Illuminations - http://illuminations.nctm.org/ . a collection of online, standard-based virtual manipulatives and lessons
- NLVM – http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html . collection of online manipulatives and visualizations for all grade levels
- Explore Learning – http://www.explorelearning.com . extensive online set of mathematic simulations and visualizations
- SELECT Math - http://boston.k12.ma.us/teach/technology/select/index.html . aligns virtual manipulatives and visualizations with standards
- GeoGebra - http://www.geogebra.org/cms/ . virtual tools for geometry, algebra, and calculus
- Eduscapes - http://eduscapes.com/sessions/smartboard . includes links to a variety of simulations and visualizations
- Virtual Geoboard - http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L554
- Virtual Ruler - http://www.desktopruler.com/products-dr.htm
- Virtual Protractor - http://www.downloadjunction.com/product/store/15482/index.html
Homework Helpers
- Free Online Graph Paper . http://incompetech.com/graphpaper/ . free online PDFs of various graph papers. includes an online generator so you can create customized graph paper and print it out
- GraphTablet (Win) - http://www.graphtablet.com/graphtablet.html . free graph paper printer
- Animated Math Dictionary - http://www.harcourtschool.com/glossary/math2/index_temp.html . provides written and audio definitions of math terms
- A Math Dictionary for Kids – http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/maths/dictionary.html
- Translating Word Problems - http://www.purplemath.com/modules/translat.htm . keywords to help with word problem translation
- MathWay - http://www.mathway.com/ . online tool for solving math problems
- WebMath - http://www.webmath.com/ . online tool that helps students solve math problems. from general math through calculus
- Algebra Help – http://www.algebrahelp.com/calculators . algebra support tool
- Conversion Tools – http://www.convertit.com . basic online collection of conversion tools
- Equation Wizard (Win) - http://www.equationwizard.com/ . algebraic equation solver software. trial version good for 30 equations
- Microsoft Math - http://www.microsoft.com/math/default.mspx . an all-in-one math homework solution. solve equations, graph functions, use a fully-functional graphing calculator, solve triangles, and convert standard units
- WebGraphing - http://www.webgraphing.com/ . online equation-graphing environment, from simple to advanced calculations
Accessibility Support
- MathPad & MathPad Plus - http://www.intellitools.com/ . support for doing arithmetic directly on a computer
- Scientific Notebook - http://www.mackichan.com/ . math writing environment for the computer
- MathTalk - http://www.metroplexvoice.com/ . speech-to-math processor. requires Naturally Speaking
- MathType - http://www.dessci.com/en/products/mathtype/ . full featured equation editor
- Microsoft Office Equation Editor 2007 - http://blogs.msdn.com/microsoft_office_word/archive/2006/10/04/Equations-in-Word-2007.aspx . includes video examples of how to use the new equation editor in WORD 2007