Last week I came across two interactive mathematics activities websites. The first website, Interactive Algebra provides fourteen Algebra lessons divided into three units. To use Interactive Algebra simply choose a lesson and start trying the randomly generated problems. After trying each problem the correct answer and an explanation is provided.
The Eyeballing Game is an interactive visual estimation game. In the Eyeballing Game players are presented with a drawing or a line segment, angle, or shape. Players are then given a task like "find the spot equidistant to all sides" or "bisect the angle."
Applications for Education
Both of the games mentioned above could be good mathematics practice activities that students can use independently. Both activities are worth considering as resources to link to your class blog or wiki.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Interactive Algebra and an Estimation Game
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I have recently had a Promethean board installed in my classroom and I am always on the lookout for interactive activities to use with my students. I have recently used the eyeballing game and the students really enjoyed it. I then gave them an assignment on estimation and they were able to "catch on" so much better. Another site that I have found beneficial with basic math facts in worldmathday.com. On this site the students are registered with their own user names, can create their own avatar, and then they compete against students from all over the world in a timed game. March 4 is world math day and we will be competing against students all over the world. Unfortunately, this site will be closing after March 4. The company running the site, Vmath, has great interactive sites that schools can use too.
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