Algebra Resources

Calculators

• Calculator related resources including an online scientific calculator, units conversion and constants database, and other information.

Prime Numbers

• Basic facts about primes with links to other intersting types of numbers.
• Largest known primes of various types.

History

• History of Algebra and Computing: Provides a detailed site looking at the History of Algebra. Very detailed and plenty of links to make for an exciting lesson on some mathematics' history.

Fibonacci numbers

• Fibonacci numbers in nature. An absolutely beautiful page that describes various ways in which the Fibonacci numbers occur in nature in very simple terms with excellent graphics.

Graphing functions

• Graphs and stories: Some simple situations that can be described by graphs, and some stories that describe a graph.
• Games on Graphs: In following the NCTM standards, this site make excellent use of creating practical games to teach students about graphing.
• Online graphing calculator An interesting Java Applet written by Jiho Kim

Problem Solving

• Nick's Mathematical Puzzles: A collection of puzzles ranging over geometry, probability, number theory, algebra, calculus, and logic. Hints are provided, along with answers, fully worked solutions, and links to related mathematical topics. Many of the puzzles are elementary in their statement, yet challenging. New puzzles are added on a regular basis.
• 21st Century Problem Solving: Provides an excellent site on creating real life problems for algebra and other high school students. The site also provides perspectives for student, teacher, and parent.

Others

• polymathlove.com Macintosh Programs for Middle School Mathematics

Return to Classroom Resources
Return to the Math Teacher Link homepage

For questions or comments about this website, email webmaster@mtl.math.uiuc.edu