Mathematics



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	Mathematics History of Mathematics Abacus: The art of Calculating with Beads http://www.ee.ryerson/ca:8080/~elf/abacus Included on this site is the history and the workings of the abacus and similar counting devices. Biographies of Women Mathematicians http://www.agnesscott.edu/lriddle/women/women.htm Biographies are listed in alphabetical and chronological order. Bibliographies and links to additional resources are included. Prizes, awards and honors for women are listed as is a list of the First Ph.D' in Mathematics before 1930. Brief History of Mechanical Calculators http://www.dotpoint.com./xnumber/mechanical1.htm The site is separated into three sections: Age of the Polymaths, Crossing the 19th Century, and Getting Ready for the 20th Century. Famous Problems http://mathforum.org/isaac/mathhist.html Math history is presented through developments of science, engineering, and philosophy and problems. Each problem from Pi to prime numbers the problems are explained, a history is given, and the solutions are listed. There are biographies of famous mathematicians. History of Mathematics Web Sites http://homepages.bw.edu/~dcalvis/history.html This is a gateway to online resources. There are links to specialized sites, covering everything form the abacus to Mayan numbers. Mathematicians of the African Diaspora http://www.math.buffalo.edu/mad/00.INDEXmad.html This site contains a wealth of information including modern and ancient mathematics, biographies of both men and women mathematics, and discoveries in math from the late 18th century to the end of the 20th century. TOP Basic Mathematics A+ Math http://www.aplusmath.com If you need practice solving simple mathematical problems, this is the site for you. It is divided into 4 major sections: Flashcards, Game Room, Homework Helper and Worksheets. Fact Monster: Math http://www.factmonster.com/mathemoney.html One reason for studying math is to provide students with skills that allow them perform the numerical calculations all of us face in our everyday lives. This site focuses on the practical side of basic math and explores such subjects as measurement; money; and numbers, including prime numbers and Roman numerals. TOP Algebra Algebra.help http://www.algebrahelp.com This site is intended for use as a companion to students' classroom textbooks. Many topics are covered plus there is a variety of tools, including calculators, lesson plans, worksheets an algebra glossary and study tips. DiscoverySchool.com: Algebra I & II http://school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/webmath/algebra.html. This site covers all the algebra basics. Excellent explanations are given for all the equations. Pre-algebra materials can be accessed at: http://school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/webmath/prelgebra.html which includes sections on numbers/integers, fractions, decimals, and scientific notation. Purplemath - Your Algebra Resource http://www.purplemath.com Beginning, intermediate, and advanced algebra topics as well as tips for solving word problems are found on this site. S.O.S. Mathematics: Algebra http://www.sosmath.com/algebra/algebra.html Major topic areas include fractions, units of conversion, complex numbers, quadratic equations, factorization and roots of polynomials, solving equations, inequalities, inverse function, logarithms and exponential functions. TOP Geometry Animated Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem http://usna.edu/MathDept/mdm/pyth.html The animation goes on forever. Geometry http://library.thinkquest.org/2647/geometry/geometry.htm This is an excellent overview of the basic components of geometry. This student created site includes sections on angles and lines, conditionals , unions, and intersections; measurement formulas; constructions and more. There is a glossary of Greek prefixes for geometric shapes and sample problems. Interactive Mathematics Miscellany and Puzzles http://www.cut-the-knot.com/geometry.shtml Puzzles and games are the fun way to learn geometry and there are over 230 of them on this unique site. Math Archives: Topics in Mathematics http://archives.math.utk.edu/topics/geometry.html This site contains an extensive list of links to geometry sites that feature lesson plans, puzzles, proofs, calculators, and more. Links are labeled with grade levels and other symbols. TOP Pre-Calculus Karl's Calc Tutor http://www.karlscalculus.org/notes.html The understanding of algebra is fundamental to the study of calculus. This site is a refresher course of algebraic concepts and functions involved in these types of calculations. The Pre-calculus Weblet http://oscar.ete.edu/precalc/site_map1.html This beautifully designed site is easy to navigate. Explore the Concepts, found in the Instruction Center area, for pre-cal information. Visual Calculus: Pre-Calculus http://archives.math.utk.edu/visual.calculus/0/ Tutorials are provided on fundamentals as functions, polynomials, the algebra and geometric transformations, logarithms, parametric equations, polar coordinates, and graphing with technology. TOP Calculus Calculus: A challenge to the Mind! http://mrsroberts.com/underdog/Calculus/calculus.htm This is a gateway to information, notes, and tutorials for functions, limits, derivatives, and integration. There are also links to more calculus materials, TI graphing calculating tools, online lessons and more. Finite Mathematics and Applied Calculus Resource Page http://people.hofstra.edu/faculty/Stefan_Waner/RealWorld This resource is designed as a textbook companion and it offers useful information and tools for all calculus students. There are interactive tutorials, text with exercises, quizzes, review exercises, and math tools. S.O.S. Mathematics: Calculus http://wwwlsosmath.com/calculus/culculus.html This award winning site features calculus content divided into Limit and Continuity, differentiation, Integration, Series, sequences and Local Behavior of Functions. The menu will link you to other SOS pages on algebra, trig, differentials and variables. You can engage in an active discussion about many areas of math. TOP Numbers Links to Information on Number Systems http://mathforum.org/alejandre/numbers.html There are other numberings systems besides the Arabic and Roman numerals. This gateway site, part of Drexel University's Math forum, provides links to information about most of the world's number systems. Math Archives: Numbers http://archives.math.utk.edu/subjects/numbers.html This gateway site has a broad assortment of online resources including pi, 17, 47 and the amazing powers of 10. Subjects such as number theory, prime numbers, Roman and Egyptian numerals, and constants.


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