V. Numerical and Algebraic Operations & Analytical Thinking

 
  1. Operations and Their Properties
  2. Algebratic and Analytical Thinking

 

Additional Links to General Mathematics Sites

 

1. Operations and their Properties

Elementary

  1. Benchmark 1. "Use manipulatives to model operations with numbers; develop their own methods of recording operations; and relate their models and recordings to standard symbolic expressions and algorithms."
    1. A Parcel for the Odd Bugs - Operations and their Properties (V.1.E.1)
      This section of the Count On website continues the adventures of the Odd Bugs. Here the students match up cups and saucers to make sets of 10.
    2. Line Jumper - Operations and their Properties (V.1.E.1&4)
      This interactive site allows students to use a number line to solve addition and subtraction problems. The levels of difficulty range from easy, medium, hard, advanced difficulty. In the last two respective ranges, the children can deal with negative numbers; therefore this website can be used for children of any elementary age. This site contains general information and and is a student activity.
    3. Math Baseball - Operations and their Properties (V.1.E.1,2&4)
      This game is appropriate for elementary school students. It features a baseball game wherein one's knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division determines how well you do. Part of the Funbrain web site. Appropriate for grades 1-4. Motivating for students having difficulty with basic facts. This is a student activity.
    4. Odd Bugs - Operations and their Properties (V.1.E.1)
      This section of the Count On website allows students to pair up bugs with an odd number of legs to make sets of six.
    5. Visual Fractions - Operations and Their Properties (V.1.E.1&4)
      This site provides student interaction with visual respresentations of fractions on several different levels - from identifying the fractional part of a model to showing visual representations of operations performed with fractions (proper and improper). This site also offers student accountability in the form of an optional, printable student report card based on the student performance at this site.
  2. Benchmark 2. "Develop and apply the appropriate method of computation from among mental computation, estimation, paper-and-pencil or calculators; explain why they are choosing a method and how they know which operations to perform in a given situation."
    1. A+ Math Games - Matho Math Games - Operations and their Properties (V.1.E.2&4)
      This is a wonderful student interactive site. The site provides students with opportunities to play games which reinforce addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts. The math games include: Matho bingo, Concentration with Math Facts; Find the Hidden Picture with math facts and flashcards.
    2. Flashcards For Kids - Operations and their Properties (V.1.E.2)
      This site allows you to set the number of problems, the level of difficulty, as in "Easy, no negatives; complex up to 10 numbers," as well as the size of the numbers (0-9), (0-99). This is a student activity.
    3. Java Games - Operations and their Properties  (V.1.E.2)
      This is a collection of on-line games suitable for drill or reinforcement of basic math concepts and operations. The site has several different game formats for each basic operation. Each game is available in Java or non-Java versions. The Java versions are self-scoring.
    4. Math Baseball - Operations and their Properties (V.1.E.1,2&4)
      This game is appropriate for elementary school students. It features a baseball game wherein one's knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division determines how well you do. Part of the Funbrain web site. Appropriate for grades 1-4. Motivating for students having difficulty with basic facts. This is a student activity.
    5. Quia Multiplication Tables - Operations and their Properties (V.1.E.2)
      This is a student interactive site that focuses on Multiplication skills for one to twelve. Students can select between three activities: Matching, Flashcards, and Concentration.
    6. Times Table - Operations and their Properties (V.1.E.2&5)
      This site gives students the chance to practice pattern counting, multiplication facts, and filling out a multiplication table.
  3. Benchmark 3. "Explore properties of operations (e.g., commutative and distributive properties) and give examples of how they use those properties."
    1. AAA Math - Operations and their Properties (V.1.E.3)
      Practice and games that explore properties of operations. All practice and activities may be adapted to grade level.  Numerous activites geared for second grade and up.
    2. Number Time - Operations and their Properties  (V.1.E.3&4)
      Outstanding!        This site was developed by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).  It uses interactive animation to help children in grades preK through 2 practice number basics. The site contains online games for children, printable work sheets, teacher and parent links, and songs.
    3. Quia Math - Commutative Property of Addition - Operations and their Properties (V.1.E.3)
      An interactive website where students can explore the commutative property of addition.
  4. Benchmark 4. "Apply operations efficiently and accurately in solving problems."
    1. A+ Math Games - Matho Math Games - Operations and their Properties (V.1.E.2&4)
      This is a wonderful student interactive site. The site provides students with opportunities to play games which reinforce addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts. The math games include: Matho bingo, Concentration with Math Facts; Find the Hidden Picture with math facts and flashcards.
    2. Birmingham Mathematics Pupils' Page - Operations and their Properties (V.1.E.4)
      This is a cool site for upper elementary students.  Students play the game "Tran Towers," a game where students navigate their way through an old house.  Before students can move to another room, they need to successfully complete a mathematical problem.
    3. Gamesroom: Bugrace - Operations and their Properties (V.1.E.1&4)
      This is a partner activity that gives students an opportunity to practice computation as their bugs race.  Students can pick the level of difficulty.
    4. Line Jumper - Operations and their Properties (V.1.E.1&4)
      This interactive site allows students to use a number line to solve addition and subtraction problems. The levels of difficulty range from easy, medium, hard, advanced difficulty. In the last two respective ranges, the children can deal with negative numbers; therefore this website can be used for children of any elementary age. This site contains general information and and is a student activity.
    5. Math Football - Operations and their Properties (V.1.E.4)
      This interactive site involves utilizing all of the operations with decimals. The levels of difficulty range from easy, medium, hard, to superbrain; therefore it can be used with a variety of grade levels. This is a student activity.
    6. Math Baseball - Operations and their Properties (V.1.E.1,2&4)
      This game is appropriate for elementary school students. It features a baseball game wherein one's knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division determines how well you do. Part of the Funbrain web site. Appropriate for grades 1-4. Motivating for students having difficulty with basic facts. This is a student activity.
    7. Number Time - Operations and their Properties  (V.1.E.3&4)
      Outstanding!  This site was developed by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).  It uses interactive animation to help children in grades preK through 2 practice number basics. The site contains online games for children, printable work sheets, teacher and parent links, and songs.
    8. Quia: Story Problems with Mixed Practice - Operations and their Properties (V.1.E.4)
      Students are given a variety of story problems to solve, using different operations. Students can monitor their progress with a percentage chart.  This site is for students in grades 3 and up.
    9. Stanley Park Chase - Operations and their Properties (V.1.E.4)
      A fun way to practice multiplication, this game combines photos and a talking dog with random problems and an interactive answer board. Click the Willoughby link for even more online math games -- addition, subtraction, division and doughnut shop manager. This is a student activity.
    10. Times Table - Operations and their Properties (V.1.E.2&5)
      This site gives students the chance to practice pattern counting, multiplication facts, and filling out a multiplication table.
    11. Visual Fractions - Operations and Their Properties (V.1.E.1&4)
      This site provides student interaction with visual respresentations of fractions on several different levels - from identifying the fractional part of a model to showing visual representations of operations performed with fractions (proper and improper). This site also offers student accountability in the form of an optional, printable student report card based on the student performance at this site.

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