Transcript Joseph T.Dollard Research Topic: Mathematics Research Report July 19, 2007

Joseph T.Dollard
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Research Topic: Mathematics
Research Report
July 19, 2007
Table of Contents
Introduction
Summary Findings
Detailed Findings
1.) SparkNotes
2.) OJK’s Pre-Calculus Page
3.) Purple Math
4,) SOS Mathematics
5.) West Texas A&M University
Conclusion
Appendix
Introduction
•Purpose- find math websites that will enhance teacher’s
lesson plans
•Best 20 out of 50 websites were put in an Internet Address
Book (IAB) which can be found in appendix
•Websites are free with a few charging a fee for additional
material
•Websites geared primarily towards high school teachers
•Websites sometimes give a different perspective on various
math topics
•Websites offer numerous examples, worksheets, collaborative
activities, quizzes, tests, along with objectives and standards
for each topic.
Summary Findings
The chosen websites provide the following
information
• From basic math through Calculus
• Tutorials giving tips on study skills, ways to
reduce math anxiety
• Numerous examples of solved problems found in
a typical high school mathematics textbook
• Offer worksheets and videos to facilitate your
understanding of the concept
Summary Findings
• Math.com has a reference table containing formulas
for every high school math subject
• Manipula Math uses animation to manipulate graphs
in helping students understand mathematical ideas
• Cool Math 4 kids contained material for students in
need of remedial math
• Hawaii.edu had a collection of word problems
illustrating concept and application based problems
• More info and ratings of these 20 websites can be
found in the research excerpts file in the appendix
• You will now be introduced to the Detailed Findings
Section which contains my top five websites
SparkNotes
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It is an excellent internet educational study guide
Contains the best math study guide tools
Covers every high school math subject
Provides tests and examples on each topic
Explains concepts better than some textbooks
Extremely easy to use
Gives you a list of the math subjects and the
concepts associated with each one
SparkNotes
Offers Other Free Online Study Guides
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Literature
Your First Year
Shakespeare
Find a College
Philosophy
Psychology
Economics
SparkTests
What is SparkNotes?
Writing
Romeo and Juliet
Chemistry
Paying for College
Julius Caesar
The Tempest
SAT Word-A-Day
Application Essays
Hamlet
SparkNotes for iPod
Biology
AP
Music
ACT
Poetry
Math
Film
Physics
SAT
Drama
History
OJK’s Pre-Calculus Study Page
• Best Pre-Calculus Website I Found
• Explains Concepts More in Depth that a Study
Guide
• Contains Wide Range of Pre-Calculus
Curriculum
• Explains Concepts and then Provides Examples
and Problems
• Gives End of Chapter Tests
• Contains Algebra II Quizzes for Remedial Work
OJK’s Pre-Calculus Study Page
Here are some of the Selections found on the Website
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• Precalc Selections
Linear & Quadratics
Sequences & Series
Polynomial Functions
Limits Rat Functions
Inequalities
Intro to Calculus
Functions
Basic Calculus
Exponents & Logs
Quizaroos
Analytic Geometry
Rational Functions
Trig Functions
Random Riddles
Trig Equations, Apps
Scientific Calculator
Triangle Trig
Graphing Calculator
Trig Formulas
Homework Help!
Polar & Complex #
Algebra II Quizaroos
Purple Math
• Excellent Algebra Website
• Covers Pre-Algebra, Beginning Algebra, Intermediate
Algebra, and Advanced Algebra
• Section on Solving Word Problems
• Shows how to Solve Algebraic Concepts Analytically and
Graphically
• Extremely Easy to Use
• You can Choose to have Topics put in Alphabetical Order
or in the Order they are Traditionally Taught
• Provides Explained Examples and Quizzes and
Worksheets
Purple Math
Sample of the Many Concepts Covered
Preliminary Topics
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Absolute Value
Factoring Numbers
Beginning Algebra Topics
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Distance Formula
Midpoint Formula
Intercepts
Proportions
Intermediate Algebra Topics
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Solving Quadratics
Solving Sequences
Advanced Algebra Topics
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Binomial Theorem
Logarithms
SOS Mathematics
• Covers Algebra through Differential Equations
• Excellent Math Review giving Explanations on
over 2500 Pages
• Explains Solved Problems Step-By-Step
• Gives you Problems to Solve and Allows you to
Check you Answers
• Contains Cyber Exam in which you can take
Practice Tests, Midterm Exams, Final Exams,
and Quizzes
• Very Well Organized-Easy to Use
SOS Mathematics
Covered Topics
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Algebra | Intermediate Algebra
Pre-Calculus I | Pre-Calculus II
Calculus | Differential Equations
Mathematics for Social Sciences I
Mathematics for Social Sciences II
Complex Variables | Matrix Algebra
Tables | CyberExam | CyberBoard
West Texas A&M University
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Covers All Algebraic Concepts
Painstakingly Solves Problems Step-By-Step
Offers Tutorials, Tests, and Explained Answers
Gives you Additional Links to Websites Covering
same Material
• Very Easy to Use
• Disclaimer States Not Responsible for Students
who Fail Test or Class
West Texas A&M University
Small Sample of Concepts Found at Website
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Tutorial 4: Radicals
Tutorial 5: Rational Exponents
Tutorial 6: Polynomials
Tutorial 7: Factoring Polynomials
Tutorial 8: Simplifying Rational Expressions
Tutorial 9: Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
Tutorial 10: Adding and Subtracting Rational
Expressions
• Tutorial 11: Complex Rational Expressions
• Tutorial 12: Complex Numbers
• Tutorial 13: Practice Test on Tutorials 2 - 12
Conclusion
• WEALTH of Mathematical Material Found on the
Internet
• Teachers Today have an ADVANTAGE over
Teachers of Years Past
• INVALUABLE TOOL which offers Teachers Various
Methods to Teach Mathematical Concepts
• Some Websites have a Different APPROACH and
PERSPECTIVE on Teaching Various Mathematical
Concepts
• Bottom Line- All Teachers SHOULD be Employing
the Internet to their Advantage
• Click here for closing remarks
Appendix
These are some Links that pertain to
this Presentation
• Internet Address Book 20 Math Sites
• Research Excerpts File
• OCR Scan