technology and learning connections, a part of Florida's multi-tiered system of supports.
Math
Start by looking at your state’s grade level expectations in math skills. The following are for Florida.

  1. Sunshine State Standards in Math - http://www.floridastandards.org/downloads.aspx
  2. FCAT Math Sample Tests - http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcatitem.asp
  3. FCAT Released Math Tests - http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcatrelease.asp
  4. PASS Materials - http://www.pass.leon.k12.fl.us/default.aspx

Math Basics
  1. GPAT Assistive Technology Resource Chart for Math - http://www.gpat.org/GPAT%20Resource%20Topic%20Pages/Math_Chart.pdf
  2. LoTTIE Kit for Math - http://www.onionmountaintech.com/kit.php?id=15 . simple technology support for math
  3. FASTT Math – http://www.tomsnyder.com . software that targets the development of fluency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
  4. Go Solve – http://www.tomsnyder.com . uses graphic organizers to help students plan for solving word problems in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
  5. Classroom Suite (IntelliMathics) – http://www.intellitools.com . includes animation, manipulatives, text-to-speech, and multimedia to demonstrate basic math concepts with multiple access options
  6. Kidspiration (Win . Mac) - http://www.kidspiration.com/Kidspiration . includes interactive visual math tools to help students learn basic math concepts
  7. Brainchild - http://www.brainchild.com/ . math assessment and learning tools
  8. That Quiz - http://www.thatquiz.org/ . online math assessment service

Calculators
  1. Big Calculator (Win) - http://www.sensorysoftware.com/bigcalculator.html . a free basic calculator that can be adjusted for really big buttons
  2. Metacalc - http://www.metacalc.com/ . free online calculator in various sizes
  3. ecalc - http://www.ecalc.com/ . free online calculator with basic, scientific, and unit conversion modes
  4. KoalaCalc (Mac) - http://www.macropodsoftware.com/koalacalc/index.html . free simple and scientific mode calculator
  5. 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
  6. Online Calculators and Algebra Tools - http://go.hrw.com/hrw.nd/gohrw_rls1/pKeywordResults?keyword=Mb1+Tools . several algebra support tools
  7. Calculate for Free - http://www.calculateforfree.com/ . extensive set of various calculation tools
  8. 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
  1. InspireData – http://www.inspiration.com . applies proven strategies of visual learning to data literacy
  2. Visual Fractions - http://www.visualfractions.com/ . includes online tools for learning fractions
  3. Illuminations - http://illuminations.nctm.org/ . a collection of online, standard-based virtual manipulatives and lessons
  4. NLVM – http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html . collection of online manipulatives and visualizations for all grade levels
  5. Explore Learning – http://www.explorelearning.com . extensive online set of mathematic simulations and visualizations
  6. SELECT Math - http://boston.k12.ma.us/teach/technology/select/index.html . aligns virtual manipulatives and visualizations with standards
  7. GeoGebra - http://www.geogebra.org/cms/ . virtual tools for geometry, algebra, and calculus
  8. Eduscapes - http://eduscapes.com/sessions/smartboard . includes links to a variety of simulations and visualizations
  9. Virtual Geoboard - http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L554
  10. Virtual Ruler - http://www.desktopruler.com/products-dr.htm
  11. Virtual Protractor - http://www.downloadjunction.com/product/store/15482/index.html

Homework Helpers
  1. 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
  2. GraphTablet (Win) - http://www.graphtablet.com/graphtablet.html . free graph paper printer
  3. Animated Math Dictionary - http://www.harcourtschool.com/glossary/math2/index_temp.html . provides written and audio definitions of math terms
  4. A Math Dictionary for Kids – http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/maths/dictionary.html
  5. Translating Word Problems - http://www.purplemath.com/modules/translat.htm . keywords to help with word problem translation
  6. MathWay - http://www.mathway.com/ . online tool for solving math problems
  7. WebMath - http://www.webmath.com/ . online tool that helps students solve math problems. from general math through calculus
  8. Algebra Help – http://www.algebrahelp.com/calculators . algebra support tool
  9. Conversion Tools – http://www.convertit.com . basic online collection of conversion tools
  10. Equation Wizard (Win) - http://www.equationwizard.com/ . algebraic equation solver software. trial version good for 30 equations
  11. 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
  12. WebGraphing - http://www.webgraphing.com/ . online equation-graphing environment, from simple to advanced calculations

Accessibility Support
  1. MathPad & MathPad Plus - http://www.intellitools.com/ . support for doing arithmetic directly on a computer
  2. Scientific Notebook - http://www.mackichan.com/ . math writing environment for the computer
  3. MathTalk - http://www.metroplexvoice.com/ . speech-to-math processor. requires Naturally Speaking
  4. MathType - http://www.dessci.com/en/products/mathtype/ . full featured equation editor
  5. 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