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=Using Web Sites to Teach Math =

If you have ever looked for math resources on the Web, you undoubtedly discovered that there is a tremendous amount of information out there. There is so much information that many teachers might find it overwhelming to try to sort through it to find resources that are appropriate for their individual learners and that will work with the resources available in their classrooms.The objective of this workshop is to help you sort through and find some of the best sites we know about so you can use them in your next class. The workshop covers:


 * ===== __Basic math / Pre-Algebra Resources__ including fractions, decimals, percents, word problems, and teacher resources=====
 * ===== Algebra I Resources including basic equations (with manipulatives), factoring, binomials, polynomials, quadratics, word problems, and teacher resources=====
 * ===== Geometry Resources including basic geometric figures, measurements, high school level geometry I, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Preparation and teacher resources=====
 * Special Area Resources including California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE), specific vocational applied math, online resource listings for future exploration
 * =====[[file:ABE_ASE_HSE_GED_MathVideos_8-18-12.docx|ABE/ASE/HSE Math Video List ]]**-** a list of math videos found on the Web. The list was created by David J. Rosen and shared with the Math and Numeracy Discussion List in August 2012.=====

=Possibilities - What Can I Do With This?= Before you can use a site with your students, there are some questions you must ask about the site. Every student and every class is unique, so answering some basic question about a site before you use it is critical. Here are a few of those questions:
 * Are the levels of instruction and language appropriate for my students?
 * Would vocabulary need to be introduced prior to using the site?
 * Are my students ready for the concepts being taught and could they complete the practice problems?
 * Would these practice problems be of benefit to my students?
 * Can I use these Web sites as a classroom resource?

Evaluating the Web sites and answering these questions are a major portion of this workshop.

Precautions When Using Internet Resources for Instruction!
Here are a few things you will need to consider that are not related to content, but are related to how accessible the sites are to your students:
 * School networks may block some sites - can this "filtering" be changed?
 * Different computers may display different graphic formats
 * Some sites require “add-ons” or downloads to work properly
 * Links and sites sometimes “disappear”
 * Adware or Spyware can disrupt computer performance

Some Internet Math Resources to Consider
Now let's begin looking at some of the math Internet sites we have found to be very useful either in the classroom or for individual student study. This is just one of many mathematics directories for math resources on the Internet. The site links to Basic Math / Pre-Algebra Resources including fractions, decimals, percents, word problems, and teacher resources as well as more advanced math concepts.
 * 1. Math Resources - Tutorials, Formulas, Calculators, Directories**

For this Web site, answer the following questions:
 * What level of language does this page use?
 * Would vocabulary need to be introduced prior to using the site?
 * Would your students be able to grasp the concepts of these terms?