Q+-+NUMERACY+FOCUS

//Identified as learning objects that suit this **P** level// //Identified as learning objects that suit this **S** level// //Is a site that you need to explore for specific learning objects in a specific learning area.e.g. Maths// //An identified specific learning object// || **__e-learning for kids__** http://www.e-learningforkids.org/courses.html#math || ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || http://www.scienceu.com/geometry/handson/kali/ An online version of Kali. Have fun sketching symmetric designs. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Links to some Java applets to help you understand math concepts ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||  || At the time of making this page, explore math was offering free gizmo's (learning objects). However, there are plans to begin charging for them. Explore while you can.
 * **UMERACY** FOCUS [[image:numeracy.jpg width="149" height="232"]] ||
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 * [[image:readwrite_thnk.png width="159" height="129" align="center"]] || http://www.readwritethink.org/ ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || http://sites.cdnis.edu.hk/teachers/wendymcleod/numeracy/ ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * [[image:maths.png width="162" height="158" link="http://www.e-learningforkids.org/courses.html#math"]]
 * [[image:maths.png width="162" height="158" link="http://www.e-learningforkids.org/courses.html#math"]]
 * [[image:maths.png width="162" height="158" link="http://www.e-learningforkids.org/courses.html#math"]]
 * || http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games/negativenumbers/ || [[image:yellow_tickprimaryps.png width="58" height="60" align="center"]] ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * [[image:symmetric_sketching.png width="159" height="141" align="center"]] || __**Symmetry Sketching**__
 * [[image:symmetric_sketching.png width="159" height="141" align="center"]] || __**Symmetry Sketching**__
 * [[image:symmetric_sketching.png width="159" height="141" align="center"]] || __**Symmetry Sketching**__
 * || [|Archytech]
 * [[image:gizmos.png width="154" height="141" align="center"]] || [|Explore Math.com]

__BROWSE GIZMOS MATHS SAMPLES__ http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspResourceCatalog || ||  ||   ||   ||   ||  || Hundreds of Java applets for exploring maths at Middle School and above. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || A fun, interactive math site for junior primary and upward. Begin with the Site Map to find the online interactive applets || ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Hundreds of really good manipulatives here. Choose your area of maths and your year level, then browse the list that is provided. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || From Illuminations. Browse the list. Infon includes suitable yr levels. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/ Links to interactive java applets designed to promote maths learning. Linked to lessons and classroom ideas ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Takes a while to load, but once loaded its a nice resource for learning about tessellation ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || The main focus of this site is applets for students 12-18 years of age. (Includes the 'Broken Calculator" applet) http://www.fi.uu.nl/dwo/en/frameset.html ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || This clock is so much fun. Watch the blocks build the time in front of your eyes. Great for place value ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Explore these interactive tools for algebra, geomoetry and number sense ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || These range from very simple to senior secondary. Most can be freely downloaded for personal use offline.
 * [[image:math_with_Java.png width="154" height="128" align="center"]] || [|Manipula Math with Java]
 * [[image:math_cat.png width="158" height="125" align="center"]] || [|Math Cats]
 * [[image:virtual_manipulative.png width="166" height="141" align="center"]] || [|National Library of Virtual Manipulatives]
 * || [|Interactive Math Tools]
 * [[image:interactive.png width="156" height="146" align="center"]] || [|Project Interactivate]
 * || [|Tessellation Toolbox]
 * [[image:DME_environment.png width="167" height="131" align="center"]] || [|WisWeb]
 * || [|ClockBlock]
 * || [|Mathemagica Math Tools]
 * [[image:interactive_math_projects.png width="153" height="137" align="center"]] || [|Interactive Maths Projects using Flash]

__//HIGHER ORDER CONCEPTS//__ ||  ||  ||  ||   ||   ||   || http://illuminations.nctm.org/ Interactive maths applets from Pre-school to Year 12 level.
 * [[image:illumninty.png width="157" height="133" align="center"]] || [|Illuminations]

//Check out the standards site as to establish complexity of tasks.// http://illuminations.nctm.org/Standards.aspx //__HIGHER ORDER CONCEPTS__// ||  ||  ||  ||   ||   ||   || A tutorial that offers instruction and practice in identifying, renaming, and operating on fractions. All examples are modeled with number lines or circles. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Design your own or use the ready-made game which encourage students to learn mathematical concepts. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || http://www.studyladder.com.au/ Sections for parents, teachers and students. Interactive learning objects across areas of mathematics. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||  ||   || Free interactive educational resources for kids age 4 to 11. Sorted by age and area of study ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Download these Flash objects for mathematics learning from the UK Education Dept ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Links to lots of interactive resources for Maths, English and Geography ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Free interactive cross curriculum activities for the Early Years ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || This site has links to hundreds of animated games and learning objects from all areas of the curriculum ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || From Copacabana Public School, a whole range of interactive games and learning activities. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Links to numerous interactive sites across all areas of study ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Lots of links to learning objects ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Register (it's free) then access the learning objects sorted by year level and areas of study ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || A few to explore here, as was as definitions and characteristics of learning objects ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Whether this is a learning object depends on your definition. Its a fun way to learn about insects! ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || From the BBC in Britain, this site has numerous interactive resources for pre-school to age 16. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || These used to be free, but now you are only allowed to access one a day without joining. Still worth a loo, and you can sign up for a free trial. Lots on interactives for Maths and Science ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || AIM has developed an introductory website for kids and adults showing how various items are made. It covers over 40 different products and manufacturing processes, and includes almost 4 hours of manufacturing video. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Six learning objects can be viewed online at this site ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Play these interactive games while you learn online. Ages 5 to 9, 9 to 14 and 14+. Topics include homes, technology, living things, citizenship ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || http://www.abcya.com/math_bingo.htm || ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || http://resources.oswego.org/games/mathmagician/cathymath.html website is appropriate for elementary level students. It provides customization for children to practice math problems about addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division at two different levels. Level one is more appropriate for early elementary and level two is more appropriate for upper elementary students. The fact-based games are timed and they must answer a set number of questions within a specific time period. The number of correct and incorrect answers are calculated and displayed. This is a challenging, fun way to have students build speed and accuracy with math facts. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm has many fun online, interactive math games for kids. Topics range widely including math fact games for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, but it also includes games for fractions, money, telling time, measurement, decimals, and pre-algebra. There is also a section for pre-school students to learn the most basic math facts in a fun and easy to use way. Each game also has a variety of levels making this website very versatile for pre-K through 8th grade students. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || http://members.learningplanet.com/act/mayhem/free.asp s an online game where kids can play head-to-head in a timed game to see who can answer the most math facts correctly within 1 minute. It took less than 1 minute to get paired up with a group of kids for the challenge to begin. Then you answer as many questions correctly as possible. The game provides feedback as to whether the answer is correct or incorrect, but they suggest you don’t look at the other scores as it will slow you down. The challenge aspect made this game a lot of fun to play. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || http://www.funbrain.com/brain/MathBrain/MathBrain.html One of the most popular math games online is Math Arcade by Fun Brain. To setup the online board game, you tell the game your gender and age and the game will levels will be tailored to your choices. You get to select your board piece and then you move forward on the board game. You then have to play and pass the game to move again. Each game has a different game challenge and math challenge. After you pass each level, you will be given a game code. This code can be used if you leave the game and then come back another time or day to continue playing on the level where you left off. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * [[image:visual_fractions.png width="172" height="164" align="center"]] || [|Visual Fractions]
 * [[image:visual_fractions.png width="172" height="164" align="center"]] || [|Visual Fractions]
 * [[image:tes_iboard.png width="173" height="139" align="center"]] || [|Interactive Games]
 * [[image:study_ladder.png width="172" height="147" align="center"]] || [|SmartKiddies Mathematics]
 * || [|CyberKidz]
 * || [|CyberKidz]
 * || [|CyberKidz]
 * || [|Interactive Learning Programmes]
 * || [|Interactive Learning Programmes]
 * || [|All Interactive Whiteboard Resources]
 * || [|Tes iBoard]
 * || [|AIM Animation, Interaction, Multimedia]
 * || [|Get Smart]
 * || [|Bilambil Fun on the Net]
 * || [|Education Dept of WA Learning Objects Repository]
 * || [|Teachers Domain]
 * || [|University of Milwaukee]
 * || [|Alien Empire]
 * || [|BBC.uk]
 * || [|Explore Learning Gizmos]
 * || [|AIM Manufacturing]
 * || [|Learning Federation]
 * || [|Education Scotland]
 * [[image:maths_bingo.png width="160" height="136" align="center"]] || **__Math Bingo__**
 * [[image:math_magician.png width="165" height="127" align="center"]] || **__Mathmagician__**
 * [[image:sheppard_software.png width="172" height="155" align="center"]] || **__Sheppards Software__**
 * [[image:math_mayhem.png width="178" height="121"]] || **__Math Mayhem__**
 * [[image:funbrain.png width="192" height="160"]] || __**Math Arcade on Fun Brain**__