Thursday, May 5, 2011

Link O'the Month: Illuminations

Illuminations

http://illuminations.nctm.org

Illuminations provides “standards-based resources that improve the teaching and learning of mathematics for all students” and provides “materials that illuminate the vision for school mathematics”. The site is a product of NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) and Verizon’s Thinkfinity.

There are over 105 activities! Use the search page to explore activities by grade level and/or keyword. For example:
~Algebra Tiles ~Data Grapher & Advanced Data Grapher

~Calculation Nation ~Interactive Geometry Dictionary

~Computing Pie ~Shape Tool

~Conic Section Explorer ~Turtle Pond (length and angle measure)

~and much more!!!

Enjoy ~ and Happy Computing!

Tara L. Parr, Technology Integration K-12