Great web sites for kids (12) -- Mathematics
AAA Math.
http://www.aaamath.com/
Find explanations of mathematical topics, practice problems, and challenging games organized by topic and grade level.
Abacus.
http://www.ee.ryerson.ca:8080/~elf/abacus/
The abacus is a calculator whose earliest known use is circa 500 B.C. by the Chinese civilization. Addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication can be performed on a standard abacus. This site offers instructions on the use of the abacus.
Coolmath.com.
http://www.coolmath.com
This site is fully interactive and allows the user to sharpen basic math skills, play math-related games and explore new math concepts.
Figure This! Math Challenges for Families.
http://www.figurethis.org
Challenges families or classrooms to solve math and spatial problems; great for the "non-mathematician."
Flashcards for Kids.
http://www.edu4kids.com/math/
Online flashcards with a variety of mathematical puzzles to help build kids’ skills. b
FunBrain.
http://www.funbrain.com
Who ever thought learning math could be so much fun? Test your math skills with these fun and interesting games.
Indexes to Biographies.
http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/BiogIndex.html
Alphabetical and chronological index to mathematicians.
Math Cats.
http://www.mathcats.com
Emphasizes the logic and beauty of math, rather than drills and practice. Provides open-ended and playful explorations of important math concepts through on-line games, off-line crafts and interactive projects. Requires a free MicroWorlds download.
Math League Help Topics.
http://www.mathleague.com/help/help.htm
This is a help resource for grades 4–8.
Measurements Converter.
http://www.convert-me.com/en/
A conversion table for weight, time, length, area, speed, pressure, and other things.
MegaMathematics.
http://www.cs.uidaho.edu/~casey931/mega-math/menu.html
Mathematics is a live science with new discoveries being made every day. The frontier of mathematics is an exciting place, where mathematicians experiment and play with creative and imaginative ideas. Many of these ideas are accessible to young children. Others (infinity is a good example) are ideas that have already piqued many children’s curiosity, but the profound mathematical importance of these ideas is not widely known or understood.