National Library of Virtual Manipulatives

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A team at Utah State University has assembled this impressive collection of interactive, educational online Java applets. The tools are suited for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. There are five main categories of applications, consisting of numbers and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and data analysis and probability. Each category has a number of applets that demonstrate various concepts. The applets present a problem and prompt the user for a solution. Graphical representations and answer checking complete the package. The ease of use and well-programmed Java applets make this a truly exceptional site.

Summary

Subject keyword(s)	Algebra, Arithmetic, Education, Geometry, Mathematics, Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Elementary), Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Computer-assisted instruction., Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Middle school), Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Middle school) -- Computer-assisted instruction., Mathematics -- Study and teaching -- Activity programs., Measurement, Number and operations, Patterns and sequences, Plane geometry, Statistics
Grade level	Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Informal Education, Vocational/Professional Development Education
Intended audience	Educator, Learner
Resource type	Collection, Instructional Material
Resource format	text, text/html
Rights	Copyright 1999-2008 Utah State University. All Rights Reserved.

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Title	Mathematics Gateways and Resources
Link	http://www.nsdl.org/collection/mathematics/
Description	The Mathematics Gateways and Resources collection is comprised of mathematics-related web portals, web sites, and individual digital resources in many areas of the discipline, including algebra, applied math, arithmetic, calculus, functions, geometry, measurement, number sense, probability and statistics, and others. Here may be found materials for mathematics educators and learners (early childhood through graduate school), resources intended for the general public, and materials aimed at mathematics research communities.
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Title	Internet Scout Project
Link	http://scout.wisc.edu/
Description	The Internet Scout Report provides evaluation and annotation of high-quality online resources, particularly those that will be of value to the education community. Each resource is selected, researched, and annotated by a team of professional librarians and subject-matter experts, who evaluate sites on the basis of their content, authority, upkeep, presentation, availability, and cost. Published since 1994, the Report is one of the internet's oldest and most respected publications. The Internet Scout Project is part of the College of Letters and Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Title	Middle School Portal: Math and Science Pathways (MSP2)
Link	http://msteacher2.org/
Description	The Middle School Portal 2: Math and Science Pathways (MSP2) supports middle grades educators with high-quality, standards-based resources and promotes collaboration and knowledge-sharing among its users. Educators use MSP2 to increase content knowledge in science, mathematics, and appropriate pedagogy for youth ages 10 to 15. MSP2 employs social networking and digital tools to foster dynamic experiences that promote creation, modification, and sharing of resources, facilitate professional development, and support the integration of technology into practice. MSP2 is a project of the Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology, National Middle School Association, and Education Development Center, Inc., and is funded by the National Science Foundation. The partners integrate resources, tools, and services across projects, and support multiple methods of resource discovery to meet the needs of this audience.
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