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 Reference Materials: Arithmetic
This list contains what we feel are some of the the best sites for
arithmetic reference materials. For a more exhaustive list, or to find
materials that fit your specific needs, search or browse
Arithmetic/Early Math or
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in the Forum's Internet Mathematics Library.
 Animated Math Glossary - Math Advantage
- Harcourt Brace School Publishers
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A K-8 glossary of common mathematical terms, categorized by grade. Each entry has an example, most of which are animated. An "other" section at the
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- Constants, Units, and Uncertainty
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
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A reference with three sections: Fundamental Physical Constants (values of the constants and related information, and a searchable bibliography on the
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- DAU Math Refresher Tutorial
- George Mason University
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An interactive tutorial that uses a subway map as a metaphor for moving through the lessons, giving a comprehensive view of basic mathematics,
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- A Dictionary of Units
- Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching, University of Exeter, UK
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A summary of units of measurement world-wide (current units and a few of historical interest); conversion factors to the SI (Systeme International);
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- Fractions, Decimals, Percentages
- Math Forum, Ask Dr. Math FAQ
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What are simple, complex, and compound fractions? How do you convert decimals and percentages to
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- Fractions (S.O.S. Mathematics)
- Dept. of Mathematical Sciences, Univ. of Texas at El Paso
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A math review for people who have forgotten what they once knew about fractions. Simple fractions (Identification; Factoring Integers; Reducing
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- Glossary
- Interactive Mathematics Miscellany and Puzzles, Alexander Bogomolny
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A glossary of terms that also serves as an alphabetical index to Bogomolny's site. Each term is linked to an illustrated
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- Golden Ratio, Fibonacci Sequence
- Math Forum, Ask Dr. Math FAQ
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About the Golden Ratio (or Golden Section or Golden Mean), the Golden Rectangle, and the Fibonacci
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- How Many? A Dictionary of Units of Measurement
- Russ Rowlett; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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A dictionary of both metric (SI) and English measurement units, with history, links to related sites, and a
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- Integers, Rational/Irrational Numbers
- Math Forum, Ask Dr. Math FAQ
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What is an integer? Are fractions rational numbers? What about .9999...? How about decimals? pi? the Golden
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- K-12 Teaching Materials (Mathematics Archives)
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK)
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An extensive list of Internet sites with significant collections of materials that can be used in the teaching of mathematics at the K-12 level.
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- Learning Multiplication Facts
- Math Forum, Ask Dr. Math FAQ
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Tips for parents, teachers, and students for different ways of learning to
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- Learning to Factor
- Math Forum, Ask Dr. Math FAQ
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Examples of factoring from the Dr. Math archives: trinomials; greatest common factor (GCF); least common multiple (LCM); least common denominator
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- Math Index
- George Mason University
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A glossary of math terms with illustrated examples of problems and tips for understanding concepts, from addition of positive and negative numbers to
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- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
- U.S. Department of Commerce
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Working with industry to develop and apply technology, measurement, and standards. Links to a site guide; Measurement and Standards Laboratories;
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- Negative Times a Negative
- Math Forum, Ask Dr. Math FAQ
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Why does a negative times a negative equal a positive? Does this ever happen in the real
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- Number Bases
- Math Forum, Ask Dr. Math FAQ
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What is base 10? Binary? Hexadecimal? How can you convert from one base to
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- On-Line Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences
- The OEIS Foundation Inc.
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Before publishing that new sequence you have just found, you might want to check here to see if it's already been discovered. Directions for how to
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- Order of Operations
- Math Forum, Ask Dr. Math FAQ
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What is the correct order of operations? Why use it? What is
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- Pi = 3.14159...
- Math Forum, Ask Dr. Math FAQ
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What is Pi? Who first used Pi? How do you find it? How many digits is
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- The Prime Glossary
- Chris Caldwell; Dept. of Mathematics & Computer Science, Univ. of Tennessee at Martin
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A guide to the terminology of prime numbers, and links to other pages with fuller definitions and information, written on two levels: for
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- Prime Numbers
- Math Forum, Ask Dr. Math FAQ
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What is a prime number? What's the 'Sieve of Eratosthenes'? What is the largest known
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- For more, search or browse
Arithmetic/Early Math or
Reference Sources
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