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Answers to math questions are provided by math students and professors
from across the country and by mathematicians in industry. First check
the archives of previously asked questions.
Coolmath
Select “Kids” for fraction lessons, geometry, fractals and more.
Select “ages 13-100” for algebra, geometry, calculus and trigonometry
- from a community college teacher.
Coolmath4kids
From a college math teacher, lessons on basic math, fractions, fractals,
geometry and more.
EMR: Exercises
in Math Readiness
This site offers drills in mental mathematics that test one’s ability
to perform calculations in addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division – from the University of Saskatchewan.
Fact Monster:
Math
This site, from The Learning Network, helps students to perform numerical
calculations in subjects such as measurement, money, prime numbers,
and Roman numerals. Includes a section on multiplication.
Fractions
From two math educators in New York and New Jersey, find basic information
on a lengthy list of activities involving fractions.
Math.com
Ignore the advertisements and select Homework Help for math, algebra,
geometry, trigonometry, statistics, calculus and more. Or select
Ask an Expert for online help, Glossary for a lengthy list of math terms,
Calculators & Tools for a variety of calculators, converters and
online solvers or Practice for just that.
Math League Help
Topics
Written by two math educators and one mathematician in industry, this
site provides information on whole numbers, decimals, fractions, ratio,
percentage and more.
Multimedia
Math Glossary
Select a grade level, K-6, and then a topic to see a brief explanation
of math terms and concepts. Appropriate for older students as well,
from Harcourt School Publishers.
Sure Math
Using information from textbooks, this site claims to provide solutions
to solving word problems across the curriculum. Examples of problem
solving in algebra, physics and chemistry are included.
WebMATH
Are you stuck on a math problem? WebMATH would like to help you solve it. Powered by the Discovery Channel.>
Wolfram MathWorld
Provided by a research scientist and author of scientific encyclopedias,
subjects include algebra, calculus, applied math, discrete math, foundations
of math, probability and more.
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Algebra
Algebra.Help
Features
easy to understand, step by step instructions in each lesson,
worksheet and calculation. One can plug in an equation, and
it shows all the steps in solving the equation. The worksheets
automatically check answers.
Ask Dr.
Math: Elementary School Level
Questions about algebra and the answers provided by math students,
professors and mathematicians in industry.
Ask Dr.
Math: Middle School Level
Questions about algebra and the answers provided by math students,
professors and mathematicians in industry.
Ask Dr.
Math: High School Level
Questions about algebra and the answers provided by math students,
professors and mathematicians in industry.
Discovery School’s Webmath
Under review by practicing classroom teachers, this site includes sections
explaining equations, plynomials, complex numbers and more.
EMR: Exercises in
Math Readiness
This site offers instructions in algebra from the University of Saskatchewan.
Introduction
to Algebra
From two math educators in New York and New Jersey, find basic information
on variables, equations, expressions, sequences and more.
Math League Help
Topics
Written by two math educators and one mathematicisn in industry, select
Introduction to Algebra.
The Mathematical
Atlas
This site from a math professor at Illinois University provides information
for the higher level algebra student.
Mathematics Lessons
That Are Fun! Fun! Fun!
Algebra lessons are provided by Rice University’s Center for Excellence
in Education.
S.O.S.
Mathematics: Algebra
Find explanations for a long list of topics from fractions to logarithms
and exponential functions. See link to large section on Matrix Algebra.
Provided by 3 Math PhDs.
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Arithmetic
Ask
Dr. Math: Elementary Archive
Select arithmetic, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
for answers to a long list of questions about these mathematical processes.
Or, use the search box to answer your questions.
Basic
Math
Select addition, subtraction, multiplication or division for tables
and practice activities – from the Homework Help section of Math.com.
Factmonster:
Math
This site, from The Learning Network, helps students perform numerical
calculations in subjects such as measurement, money, prime numbers and
Roman numerals. Includes a section on multiplication.
Multimedia
Math Glossary
Select a grade level, K-6, and then a topic to see a brief explanation
of math terms and concepts. Appropriate for older students as well,
from Harcourt School Publishers.
A Multiplication
Table
An easy-to-read table showing multiplication of all numbers between
one and 20, from SOS Math, authored by 3 recipients of math doctorates.
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Calculus
Ask Dr. Math: High
School Level
Questions about calculus and answers provided by math students, professors
and mathematicians in industry.
Discovery School’s Webmath
Reviewed by practicing classroom teachers, this site includes sections
explaining derivatives, integration and other calculus topics.
The Mathematical
Atlas
This site from a math professor at Illinois University provides information
for the higher level calculus student.
Mathematics Lessons
That Are Fun! Fun! Fun!
Calculus lessons are provided by Rice University’s Center for Excellence
in Education.
S.O.S.
Mathematics: Calculus
Find explanations for a long list of topics from sequences and series
to improper integrals and much more. From 3 recipients of doctoral degrees
in Math.
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Geometry
Ask
Dr. Math: High School Archive
Questions about geometry and answers provided by math students, professors
and mathematicians in industry.
Discovery School’s Webmath
Reviewed by practicing classroom teachers, this site includes graphs,
plots and other geometrical stuff.
Geometry
From two math educators in New York and New Jersey, find basic information
about geometry terms, angles, figures, polygons, perimeter, coordinates
and more.
Math League Help
Topics
Written by two math educators and one mathematician in industry, select
Geometry for basic terms, angles, figures, coordinates and more.
The Mathematical
Atlas
This site from a math professor at Illinois University provides information
for the higher level geometry student.
Mathematics Lessons
That Are Fun! Fun! Fun!
Fractal lessons for elementary through high school students from Rice
University’s Center for Excellence in Education.
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Mathematicians/History
Biographies
of Women Mathematicians
This site includes over 130 biographies indexed alphabetically and chronologically
from Agnes Scott College in Atlanta. The biographies vary in length,
some include a photograph, and most have links to more information.
The
MacTutor History of Mathematics archive
From the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, select from menu on
left. Includes 1300 biographies searchable by last name or by date,
30 articles on the history of mathematics, an index to 42 female mathematicians
and more.
Mathematicians
of the African Diaspora
From the State University of New York at Buffalo, this site includes
400 male and female black mathematicians, mathematics in history and
around the world, a timeline and more.
Mathematicians
of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries
Adapted from a book on the history of mathematics, this site provides
access to biographies of mathematicians and scientists, both chronologically
and in alphabetical order. From Trinity College, Dublin.
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Measurement
How Many?: A
Dictionary of Units of Measurement
Information about Roman & Arabic numerals, the metric system, tables
and scales (wind velocity, paper sizes, etc.) and much more from a professor
at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Has a list of miscellaneous
topics, such as “How much is a thimbleful?”.
Metric
Units and Measurement
This site, from two math educators, provides basic information on metric
measurement for length, volume, mass and temperature and describes how
decimals are used.
Taking
America’s Measure
The National Institute of Standards and Technology provides clear, illustrated
explanations on metric units in everyday life with special sections
on sports and cooking. It also provides links to metric conversion tools.
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Trigonometry
Ask
Dr. Math: High School Level
Questions about trigonometry and answers provided by math students,
professors and mathematicians in industry.
Discovery School’s Webmath
Reviewed by practicing classroom teachers, this site explains algebraic
manipulations involving trigonometric functions.
EMR: Exercises in
Math Readiness
This site offers instructions in trigonometry from the University of
Saskatchewan.
S.O.S. Mathematics:
Trigonometry
From trigonometry functions to hyperbolic trigonometry,
read explanations by 3 recipients of doctoral degrees in Math.
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September 11, 2008
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