Student Resources

Unit 1

Activities

1 Divide Fractions
Develop work sheets
2 Estimation
A site with links to estimation and rounding activities.
3 Fraction Finder
This activity allows the user to practice fraction skills. The user has to illustrate two fractions, find and illustrate a third fraction between those two, and then name the third fraction.
4 Fraction Pointer
This activity allows the user to visually experiment with the relationship between the value of fractions and areas within a square or a circle.
5 Ordering Fractions (Fraction Sorter)
This activity allows the user to practice fractions and get a better understanding of them. They get a chance to work with two different aspects of fractions: making them and putting them in order from least to greatest.

eText

6 Glencoe Mathematics: Applications
These are companion resources to the MSM II textbook and include: parent and student study guides, lesson-by-lesson review quizzes, research sources for chapter projects, interdisciplinary research information, career connections, interactive vocabulary games, and more.

eTools

7 Add Fractions
Tool to check rational number addition.
8 Conversions
This applet allows the user to explore converting decimals to fractions and fractions to decimals.
9 Divide Fractions
Tool used to divide fractions
10 Divide Fractions
Tool used to divide fractions
11 Fraction Model (III)
This tool explores several representations for fractions using adjustable numerators and denominators. You can see decimal and percent equivalents, as well as a model that represents the fraction.
12 Fractions - Adding
Students will recognize and generate equivalent forms of commonly used fractions and understand the meaning and effects of arithmetic operations with fractions.
13 Fractions - Comparing
Use this tool to find common denominators, rename fractions with common denominators, locate equivalent farctions on a number line, and investigate in-between fractions.
14 Fractions - Equivalent
Use this tool to recognize and generate equivalent forms of commonly used fractions and show multiple resprentations of equivalent fractions.
15 Fractions - Rectangle Multiplication
Use this virtual manipulate to graphically demonstrate, explore, and practice multiplying fractions.
16 Fractions Equivalent
Create Equivalent Fractions
17 Multiply Fractions
Tool used to multiply fractions
18 Number Line Bars - Fractions
This virtual manipulative uses adjustable colorable bars to illustrate arithmetic operations with fractions on the number line.
19 Scientific Notation Converter
Tool to convert scientific notation into decimal form.
20 Subtract Fractions
Tool used to subtract fractions

Games

21 Estimate!
Estimate the answer to a problem. You can earn more points by estimating fast, and by getting your estimation in the green area. Check the high score button to find out who is best of the world!
22 Forms of Numbers
Match the standard, short word, word, and expanded forms of numbers.
23 Fraction Division
Fraction Division Hangman
24 Fraction Division
Fraction Division Beat The Clock
25 Fraction Multiplication
Fraction Multiplication Beat The Clock Game
26 Jeopardy Game
Two Player Game
27 King Kong
Scientific Notation Game
28 Product Game
NCTM Illuminations
29 Rags to Riches
Decimal computation game

Illustration

30 Example of Properties
Examples of arithmetic properties
31 Expanded Decimals
Illustration and examples
32 Glossary of Terms
Examples of properties

Tutorials

33 Adding Two Fractions
This page will show you how to add two fractions together. Fill in one problem type, that matches the fraction addition problem you are trying to do, then click "Add."
34 Comparing Numbers
This selection will show how to compare two numbers using a number line. This will allow you to tell if a number is larger or smaller than another number, using a number line.
35 Decimal to Fraction Converter
This page will show you how to convert a decimal into its equivalent fraction.
36 Divide Fractions
How to divide fractions
37 Divide Fractions
How to divide fractions
38 Divide Fractions
How to divide fractions
39 Fraction to Decimal Converter
This page will show you how to convert from a fraction, into a decimal.
40 Multiplying 2 Fractions
This page will show you how to multiply two fractions together. Fill in only one of the three boxes below, with the form that most closely matches the problem you are working on.
41 Scientific Notation Converter
This page will show you how to convert between writing numbers in scientific notation and in standard form/notation, or from standard form/notation to scientific notation.
42 Subtracting 2 Fractions
This page will show you how to subtract fractions. Choose the form that best matches your problem, and fill in it. Only fill in one of the three forms, please.
43 The Relationship Between Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
This site demonstrates the relationships between each.

Videocasts

44 Appropriate Estimates (DE streaming)
When an exact answer is impossible or unnecessary, use an estimate (07:15) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).
45 Associative and Distributive Properties (DE streaming)
The associative and distributive properties affect the way in which numeric expressions are simplified (10:02) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).
46 Converting Rational Numbers
Teacher Video on TeacherTube
47 Example 1: Adding and Subtracting Fractions--Running and Driving (DE streaming)
Computations with mixed numbers solve problems of running and driving times (03:36) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).
48 Example 1: Associative Property of Addition--Mixing Solutions (DE streaming)
Numbers can be added in any order without affecting the sum (01:55) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).
49 Example 2: Increasing Geometric Sequence- Population (DE streaming)
Geometric sequences increase or decrease by the constant ratio of one term to the previous term. A graph of population growth illustrates the concept (02:30) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).
50 Example 2: Multiplying Fractions--Vacation Time (DE streaming)
An employee calculates accumulated vacation time by multiplying mixed numbers (01:37) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).
51 Example 2: Scientific Notation--Vast Distances (DE streaming)
Scientific notation expedites the expression and computation of very large numbers (03:24) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).
52 Example 3: Commutative Properties--Changing Positions (DE streaming)
The commutative properties of addition and multiplication state that the order of the numbers involved does not change the answer (03:45) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).
53 Example 3: Dividing Fractions--Baking Bread (DE streaming)
Determining the number of loaves of bread made from a batch of dough involves dividing mixed numbers (02:11) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).
54 Exponents (DE streaming)
An exponent is how many times the base is multiplied by itself. Exponents are further examined and generalizations are given. (02:01) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).
55 Lesson 4: Changing Fractions to Decimals and Decimals to Fractions (DE streaming)
This video segment teaches students to represent a number as a decimal, a fraction, and as a percent (01:23) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).
56 Lesson 9: Changing Decimals to Fractions and Percents (DE streaming)
This video segment teaches students to represent a number as a decimal, a fraction, and as a percent (00:56) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).
57 Maths Mansion: 27. Percentigimole (DE streaming)
In this episode, the children work to discover the connection between percentages, fractions, and decimals (09:16) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).
58 Reviewing Decimal Properties (DE streaming)
Place value is defined in this humorous and informative detective story. (00:48) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).
59 Scientific Notation (DE streaming)
Explanation of scientific notation using both positive and negative powers of ten (02:15) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).
60 Scientific Notation (DE streaming)
This video segment contains an explanation of scientific notation and multiple examples (03:04) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).
61 Scientific Notation: Using Exponents to Represent Large Numbers (DE streaming)
This video clip examines scientific notation and some of its uses (01:41) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).
62 The Power of Algebra: Basic Properties (DE streaming)
This video explores the properties of addition and multiplication of numbers and variables. It also discusses how these properties may be used to simplify algebraic problems (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).
63 The Zany World of Basic Math, Module 10: Ratios and Percents (DE streaming)
The Standard Deviants cover ratios, converting fractions to percents, and converting decimals to percents (07:42) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).
64 The Zany World of Basic Math, Module 7: Fraction Basics (DE streaming)
The Standard Deviants set the groundwork for easy fraction learning. They cover fraction terms, common factors, and reducing fractions (06:49) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).
65 The Zany World of Basic Math, Module 8: Adding and Subtracting Fractions (DE streaming)
It's time to see fractions in action. Fight off those math blues as the Standard Deviants walk you through how to add and subtract fractions (13:15) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).
66 The Zany World of Basic Math, Module 9: Multiplying and Dividing Fractions (DE streaming)
The Standard Deviants show you step-by-step how to multiply and divide those freaky fractions. They also explain some tricky concepts, like mixed numbers and improper fractions (09:26) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).

Unit 2

Activities

1 Integer Computation
Practice problems
2 Integer Computation
Integer Computation

eTools

3 Coordinate Plot (Simple Plot)
This applet allows the user to input a series of (x,y) ordered pairs and plot them either as a connected function or unconnected data points. Parameters such as minimum and maximum x value, minimum and maximum y value, and x- and y-scale can be set by the user or determined by the applet.
4 Fractions on a Number Line
See examples of fractions on a number line
5 Illuminations: Shape Tool
This tool allows you to create any geometric shape imaginable. Squares, triangles, rhombi, trapezoids and hexagons can be created, colored, enlarged, shrunk, rotated, reflected, sliced, and glued together. What design can you create?
6 Number Line Bounce
This virtual manipulative can be used to visualize a sequence of operations on a number line and to create number sentences representing the operations.
7 Subtracting Integers
Subtracting Integers
8 Transformations
Interactive program
9 TransmoGrapher2
This activity allows the user to experiment with translation, reflection and rotation in the Cartesian coordinate plane.

Games

10 Adding Signed (Integer) Numbers
Practice adding integers with flashcards or a game of Concentration or Matching.
11 Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying or Dividing Signed (Integer) Numbers
Practice adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing integers with flashcards or a game of Concentration or Matching.
12 Graphing on the Plane
Game to graph pairs
13 Maze Game
This activity allows the user to practice their point plotting skills by having them move a robot through a mine field to a target location. Moves are accomplished by specifying the coordinates of the new location. In order to win, the path must not cross a mine.
14 Multiplying or Dividing Signed (Integer) Numbers
Practice multiplying or dividing integers with flashcards or a game of Concentration or Matching.
15 Mystery Picture
Integer Computation
16 Online Flash Cards
Electronic Flash Cards
17 Subtracting Signed (Integer) Numbers
Practice subtracting integers with flashcards or a game of Concentration or Matching.

Tutorials

18 Graphing on a coordinate plot
Tutorial
19 Transformation
Transformation tutorial
20 Transformations
Tutorial

Videocasts

21 Adding and Subtracting Integers BrainPOP
BrainPOP contains short, animated movies that speak to kids in a language and voice that they understand. Developed according to national standards (NCTM, NSES,
22 Geometric Transformations (DE streaming)
Computer animators use geometric transformations to create a scene for a program about alien life-forms (07:37) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).
23 Lesson 9: Working with Coordinates (DE streaming)
This clip introduces how to work with coordinates (06:51) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).
24 Positive and Negative Numbers: Examples in Everyday Life (DE streaming)
Everyday use of positive and negative numbers are explored using examples such as temperature and elevators (02:31) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).
25 The Zany World of Basic Math, Module 1: Integers and Addition (DE streaming)
This video segment uses the number line to explain addition of positive and negative numbers (13:24) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).
26 The Zany World of Basic Math, Module 2: Subtracting Integers (DE streaming)
The Standard Deviants take a look at the ins and outs of subtracting integers (09:34) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).
27 The Zany World of Basic Math, Module 3: Multiplying Integers (DE streaming)
Introduction to the general rules of multiplying positive and negative integers (08:51) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).

Web

28 TransmoGrapher
This activity allows the user to experiment with translation, reflection and rotation in the Cartesian coordinate plane.