Links to Teacher Resources

Topic   Link Info

Order of Operations

  FunBrain

Order of Oper. FC.1

Order of Oper.FC.2

Order of Oper. PPT.

Order of Oper. Movies

You will probably need to "beef up" these examples, but the idea of choosing numbers to create the answer is a creative alternative to just churning out an answer.

Flipchart submitted by Natalie Martin

Flipchart submitted by Natalie Martin

PPT. Bingo submitted by Paula Lee

Flip chart submitted by Bonnie Wanner

Scientific Notation   Size of an Atom

BrainPop

Sci. Not. Flipchart

This is a worksheet with several problems that involve operations on scientific notation. This would be appropriate to use for enrichment when teaching exponent rules, or as an application for exponents and scientific notation.

A cute 5 minute video clip about scientific notation. Also includes a short 10-item multiple choice assessment at the end.(ID: biloxi_teacher PW: brainpop)

A flipchart that includes examples and notes from JBHM. (Created by Brenda Fayard, must have ActiveStudio in order to view)

Multi-step Equations   Algebra I Online!

 

 

Online MathLearning

Solving Equations Module that includes Warm-ups, lessons with powerpoints, and internet sites with videos, interactive notes, and flash cards. A variety of resources for multi-step equation instruction.

 

This site would be appropriate to offer students who were absent from class or who needed additional practice with the concept of solving multi-step equations. Videos that go through the step-by-step process are easily accessed on the page.

Positive and Negative Numbers   Let's Play Monopoly This module includes an introduction to positive and negative numbers (Let's Play Monopoly) and links to lessons involving the 4 operations with integers and with rational numbers. Powerpoints are available along with some video clips.
Square Roots   Tic Tac Toe

 

Sq.Rt.PPT.

 

Sq.Rt.FC.

The TicTacToe board can be selected to play with any operation. This could be used as a "warm up" or "cool down" to a lesson about square roots .

 

Powerpoint on Square roots (Submitted by Robin Buchanan)

 

Flipchart on Squares and Square roots (Submitted by Natalie Martin)

 

Graphic Organizers   Printable Organizers This site has a wide variety of printable graphic organizers such a KWL charts, sequencing charts, Conceptual maps, etc. These are helpful for all types of learners, but especially for special education learners who benefit from organizational assistance.
Polynomial   Poly FC

Virtual Tiles

Template

Alg. Tiles Art.

Poly Frayer

Flipchart on Polynomials

Virtual Algebra Tiles

Algebra Tile Template

Using Algebra Tiles to teach polynomials

Frayer Model template for Polynomials

       

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives :  This web site offers a vast array of "virtual" manipulatives and games that could be used for teaching just about any mathematical topic. Just click the cell in the array that corresponds to the grades you teach and the strand of mathematics that you want to explore. A long list of games and manipulatives will be provided. Explore and investigate!

Presentations for Teachers This site contains thousands of ready made Powerpoints, for all subject areas, that can be edited and customized by teachers.  It has an extensive collection of game templates.  It is a huge time saver because it has the backgrounds, sounds, pictures, etc. already done for you. (Username: biloxi ; PW: 39533)


Released State Tests Links to numerous states' released or sample test items.

Released NAEP Items Link to 8th and 12th grade released items from 2005 and 2007.

Released TIMSS Items Link to the 2003 8th grade assessment.