Math+Toolbox

Math Start by looking at your state’s grade level expectations in math skills. The following are for Florida. >
 * 1) Sunshine State Standards in Math - http://www.floridastandards.org/downloads.aspx
 * 2) FCAT Math Sample Tests - http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcatitem.asp
 * 3) FCAT Released Math Tests - http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcatrelease.asp
 * 4) PASS Materials - http://www.pass.leon.k12.fl.us/default.aspx

** Math Basics **
 * 1) GPAT Assistive Technology Resource Chart for Math - http://www.gpat.org/GPAT%20Resource%20Topic%20Pages/Math_Chart.pdf
 * 2) LoTTIE Kit for Math - http://www.onionmountaintech.com/kit.php?id=15 . simple technology support for math
 * 3) FASTT Math – [|http://www.tomsnyder.com] . software that targets the development of fluency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
 * 4) Go Solve – [|http://www.tomsnyder.com] . uses graphic organizers to help students plan for solving word problems in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
 * 5) Classroom Suite (IntelliMathics) – [|http://www.intellitools.com] . includes animation, manipulatives, text-to-speech, and multimedia to demonstrate basic math concepts with multiple access options
 * 6) Kidspiration (Win . Mac) - http://www.kidspiration.com/Kidspiration . includes interactive visual math tools to help students learn basic math concepts
 * 7) Brainchild - http://www.brainchild.com/ . math assessment and learning tools
 * 8) That Quiz - http://www.thatquiz.org/ . online math assessment service

** Calculators **
 * 1) Big Calculator (Win) - http://www.sensorysoftware.com/bigcalculator.html . a free basic calculator that can be adjusted for really big buttons
 * 2) Metacalc - http://www.metacalc.com/ . free online calculator in various sizes
 * 3) ecalc - http://www.ecalc.com/ . free online calculator with basic, scientific, and unit conversion modes
 * 4) KoalaCalc (Mac) - http://www.macropodsoftware.com/koalacalc/index.html . free simple and scientific mode calculator
 * 5) MoffSoft FreeCalc (Win) - http://www.moffsoft.com/freecalc.htm . a great basic calculator with adjustable size and color schemes, and a simulated paper tape display
 * 6) Online Calculators and Algebra Tools - http://go.hrw.com/hrw.nd/gohrw_rls1/pKeywordResults?keyword=Mb1+Tools . several algebra support tools
 * 7) Calculate for Free - http://www.calculateforfree.com/ . extensive set of various calculation tools
 * 8) Broken Calculator – http://seeingmath.concord.org/broken_calculator . online simulation of a broken calculator. Students must think through how to solve problems using the keys available
 * Virtual Manipulatives/Simulations **
 * 1) InspireData – [|http://www.inspiration.com] . applies proven strategies of visual learning to data literacy
 * 2) Visual Fractions - http://www.visualfractions.com/ . includes online tools for learning fractions
 * 3) Illuminations - http://illuminations.nctm.org/ . a collection of online, standard-based virtual manipulatives and lessons
 * 4) NLVM – http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html . collection of online manipulatives and visualizations for all grade levels
 * 5) Explore Learning – [|http://www.explorelearning.com] . extensive online set of mathematic simulations and visualizations
 * 6) SELECT Math - http://boston.k12.ma.us/teach/technology/select/index.html . aligns virtual manipulatives and visualizations with standards
 * 7) GeoGebra - http://www.geogebra.org/cms/ . virtual tools for geometry, algebra, and calculus
 * 8) Eduscapes - http://eduscapes.com/sessions/smartboard . includes links to a variety of simulations and visualizations
 * 9) Virtual Geoboard - http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L554
 * 10) Virtual Ruler - http://www.desktopruler.com/products-dr.htm
 * 11) Virtual Protractor - http://www.downloadjunction.com/product/store/15482/index.html
 * Homework Helpers **
 * 1) Free Online Graph Paper . http://incompetech.com/graphpaper/ . free online PDFs of various graph papers. includes an online generator so you can create customized graph paper and print it out
 * 2) GraphTablet (Win) - http://www.graphtablet.com/graphtablet.html . free graph paper printer
 * 3) Animated Math Dictionary - http://www.harcourtschool.com/glossary/math2/index_temp.html . provides written and audio definitions of math terms
 * 4) A Math Dictionary for Kids – http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/maths/dictionary.html
 * 5) Translating Word Problems - http://www.purplemath.com/modules/translat.htm . keywords to help with word problem translation
 * 6) MathWay - http://www.mathway.com/ . online tool for solving math problems
 * 7) WebMath - http://www.webmath.com/ . online tool that helps students solve math problems. from general math through calculus
 * 8) Algebra Help – http://www.algebrahelp.com/calculators . algebra support tool
 * 9) Conversion Tools – [|http://www.convertit.com] . basic online collection of conversion tools
 * 10) Equation Wizard (Win) - http://www.equationwizard.com/ . algebraic equation solver software. trial version good for 30 equations
 * 11) Microsoft Math - http://www.microsoft.com/math/default.mspx . an all-in-one math homework solution. solve equations, graph functions, use a fully-functional graphing calculator, solve triangles, and convert standard units
 * 12) WebGraphing - http://www.webgraphing.com/ . online equation-graphing environment, from simple to advanced calculations
 * Accessibility Support **
 * 1) MathPad & MathPad Plus - http://www.intellitools.com/ . support for doing arithmetic directly on a computer
 * 2) Scientific Notebook - http://www.mackichan.com/ . math writing environment for the computer
 * 3) MathTalk - http://www.metroplexvoice.com/ . speech-to-math processor. requires Naturally Speaking
 * 4) MathType - http://www.dessci.com/en/products/mathtype/ . full featured equation editor
 * 5) Microsoft Office Equation Editor 2007 - http://blogs.msdn.com/microsoft_office_word/archive/2006/10/04/Equations-in-Word-2007.aspx . includes video examples of how to use the new equation editor in WORD 2007