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Animated Math Glossary - Math Advantage - Harcourt Brace School Publishers 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 end of the alphabet gives tables of metric and customary measurements, time, formulas, and symbols. You may also choose a grade to find puzzles, games, activities, and news articles for use with Harcourt Brace's Math Advantage. more>> The Constants and Equations Pages - Jonathan Stott A growing reference resource providing alphabetically listed categories of some of the more important and useful aspects of maths and special sections on numbers, algebra, trigonometry, integration, differentiation, and SI units and symbols, with in addition more than 500 scientific equations and constants listed alphabetically, conversions, a periodic table, and astronomy information. more>> Dictionary of Number Words - Intergalactic Power & Light A dictionary of English language words, phrases, prefixes, suffixes, and symbols that describe numbers. Cardinal Numbers, Ordinal Numbers, very large numbers, Noninteger Real Numbers, Numeric Ranges. more>> Earliest Known Uses of Some of the Words of Mathematics - Jeff Miller, Gulf High School, New Port Richey, FL An extensive list, with examples, sources, and contributors. These pages attempt to show the first uses of various words used in mathematics. Research is ongoing, and the uses cited should not be assumed to be the first uses that occurred unless it is stated that the term was introduced or coined by the mathematician named. more>> Earliest Uses of Various Mathematical Symbols - Jeff Miller, Gulf High School, New Port Richey, FL An attempt to identify the individuals who introduced various common mathematical symbols, along with the dates and name of the document in which the symbol first appeared: symbols of operation; grouping symbols; symbols of relation; fractions and decimals; constants; variables; functions; symbols used in geometry, trigonometry, calculus; set notation and logic; number theory; written sources for the pages; and contributors. more>> FOLDOC: Free On-line Dictionary of Computing - Denis Howe A searchable dictionary of acronyms, jargon, programming languages, tools, architectures, operating systems, networking, theory, mathematics, telecoms, institutions, companies, projects, products, history, in fact anything to do with computing - and broad enough to include a cross-section of mathematics topics. Also cross-references, links to other resources, and bibliographical information. more>> Geometry Words - Math 3403, Geometric Structures Students enrolled in a math course for prospective elementary teachers at Oklahoma State University have developed a visual geometry dictionary for kids and their teachers. The visual display is organized into these categories: Lines and Segments; Angles; Triangles; Quadrilaterals; Polygons; Circles; Folding or Reflecting; Other Terms. See also the Rich Problem Solving Contexts project. more>> Glossary - Interactive Mathematics Miscellany and Puzzles, Alexander Bogomolny A glossary of terms that also serves as an alphabetical index to Bogomolny's site. Each term is linked to an illustrated essay. more>> How Many? A Dictionary of Units of Measurement - Russ Rowlett; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill A dictionary of both metric (SI) and English measurement units, with history, links to related sites, and a bibliography. more>> Ideas, Concepts, and Definitions (MegaMath) - Nancy Casey; Los Alamos National Laboratory A glossary and reference page to help students learn more about mathematics and find out what some of the special words mean. Topics: Doing What Mathematicians Do; Truth and Proof; Mathematical Objects and Their Properties; Modeling and Abstraction; Algorithms; One-Way Functions; Recursion; Computational Complexity; The Four Color Theorem; Graph Theory; Infinity; Topology; Knot Theory; Knots and Links; Knots and Braids; Finite State Machines; One-to-one Correspondence; Primes. more>> InterMath Dictionary - The University of Georgia A searchable dictionary for middle school-level mathematics students, teachers, and parents. The dictionary provides related terms, everyday examples, interactive checkpoints, and challenges. Funded by the National Science Foundation, InterMath is a collaborative effort between The University of Georgia, CEISMC/Georgia Institute of Technology, and regional technology centers in the state of Georgia. more>> Internet Glossary of Statistical Terms - Howard S. Hoffman Glossary contents are arranged in suggested learning order, and alphabetical order: Alpha; Beta; Central Limit Theorem; Confounding Factor; Correlation; F Test; Histogram; Mean; Median; Mode; Normal Distribution; Null Hypothesis; Parameter; Population; Power; Random Sample; Range; Regression; Related Measures; Sample Mean (X Bar); Sampling Distribution; Standard Deviation; Statistic; Statistical Hypothesis see Null Hypothesis; Statistical Significance; Statistical Test; t Test; Transformation Rules; Variance; X Bar See (Sample Mean); Z Score. By Howard S. Hoffman, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Bryn Mawr College. more>> Mathematical Programming Glossary - INFORMS Computing Society A searchable glossary with terms specific to mathematical programming, and some terms from other disciplines, notably mathematics, that are directly related. Offers a comprehensive alphabetical listing of terms, from Abstract program and Active constraint to Zigzag phenomenon. Includes a section on Notation and abbreviations, and Supplements: Alternative systems; Duals (and theorems); Fixed points; and a list of common programming problems. more>> Mathematics Glossary A-M - Ronald Buelow See also Mathematics Glossary N-Z. A glossary of mathematical terms, by Dr. Ronald Buelow, Department of Mathematics, Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, MN. more>> Mathematics Glossary: Middle Years - Maxine Stinka, Saskatchewan Education Curriculum and Instruction Definitions, designed to be meaningful to middle-level mathematics teachers, are from the Saskatchewan Education document "Mathematics 6-9: A Curriculum Guide for the Middle Level." Terms are organized alphabetically, from abscissa to whole number. Also available in French: Lexique élémentaire and Lexique intermédiaire, by Diane Hanson. more>> A Maths Dictionary For Kids - Jenny Eather An animated, interactive dictionary for students which explains over 400 common mathematical terms in simple language. Includes definitions, animated examples, interactive activities, practice and lots of different calculators. Also available at http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/maths/dictionary.html. more>> Maths Thesaurus - University of Cambridge, U.K. More than an alphabetical list of words and their definitions, this site has grown from a proposal made by the NRICH project at the University of Cambridge, to develop an online dictionary of mathematics to support its other online publications. The thesaurus contains definitions of more than 4000 concepts, with cross-references between concepts. more>> Math Words, and Some Other Words, of Interest - Pat Ballew Why do they call it a right angle? Where did the word hundred come from? A list of over 120 mostly math words, and their origins. more>> MathWorld: Eric Weisstein's World of Mathematics - Eric W. Weisstein and Wolfram Research, Inc. A full-text searchable, comprehensive alphabetical encyclopedia of math terms, equations, and derivations, with explanations, examples, references, and much more. Everything from the abc Conjecture to Zsigmondy Theorem. (Formerly the CRC Concise Encyclopedia of Mathematics, originally Eric's Treasure Trove of Mathematics.) A hardcover version and a CD-ROM are available for purchase. more>> Statistics Glossary - Easton, McColl Basic definitions; Presenting Data; Sampling; Probability; Confidence Intervals; Hypothesis Testing; Paired Data, Correlation and Regression; Design of Experiments and ANOVA; Categorical Data; Non-parametric Methods; Time Series Data; and an alphabetical index of all entries. From the Centre for Applied Statistics, Lancaster University (UK). more>>

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1991 Mathematics Subject Classification (MSC) - Chris Eilbeck; Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh A hypertext version of the 1991 MSC. The main purpose of the classification is to help readers to find the items of present or potential interest to them as readily as possible - in MR, in Zbl, or anywhere else where this classification system is used. ...more>> Abstract Algebra On-Line - John A. Beachy; Dept. of Mathematical Sciences, Northern Illinois Univ. A site that contains many of the definitions and theorems from the area of mathematics generally called abstract algebra, with information on integers, functions, groups, polynomials, rings, fields, structure of groups, Galois theory, unique factorization, ...more>> Adaptive Technology Resource Centre - University of Toronto A services and a research and development centre that focuses both on solutions for persons with disabilities, and on universal design. The site includes the Vision Technology Service (sight enhancement and substitution clinic), a technical glossary (covering ...more>> Aid for Calculus - J. Taylor A site designed to illustrate the extensive use of links in educational material. Sample problem solutions are linked to glossary terms and to procedural rules, and contents pages illustrate the linking of specific problems in a textbook to their solutions. ...more>> Algebra1: Graphing Linear Equations - Tim O'Brien A Master's Degree project designed to provide an understanding of the graphing of linear equations at the Algebra 1 level. Use Java applets to learn about ordered pairs, graphing equations, horizontal lines, vertical lines, slope, equations and slope, ...more>> Algebra Glossary of Terms - Annie Nielson A glossary of algebra terms taken from Houghton Mifflin's Algebra Structure and Method Book 1. ...more>> AlgebraLAB: Making Math and Science Connections - Mainland High School (Daytona Beach, FL), Georgia Southern University Created by mathematics and science teachers, AlgebraLAB is designed to focus on topics and skills from high school mathematics that students must be able to draw upon in their introductory college science courses. AlgebraLAB focuses on lessons and practice ...more>> allmath.com - Arbor Media, Inc. Math tools (flash cards, a metric converter); games (magic square), and reference pages: biographies, a glossary, the multiplication table, metric conversion factors, and an ask an expert service. ...more>> AMOF: The Amazing Mathematical Object Factory - Frank Ruskey Combinatorial objects are everywhere. How many ways are there to make change for $1 using unlimited numbers of coins of all denominations? Each way is a combinatorial object. AMOF is part encyclopedia and part calculator, a teaching tool that generates ...more>> Angles and angle terms - Mark Motyka, Math League Multimedia Definitions and illustrations: What is an angle?; Degrees: measuring angles; Acute angles; Obtuse angles; Right angles; Complementary angles; Supplementary angles; Vertical angles; Alternate interior angles; Alternate exterior angles; Corresponding angles; ...more>> Area and perimeter - Mark Motyka, Math League Multimedia Definitions and illustrations: Area; Area of a square; Area of a rectangle; Area of a parallelogram; Area of a trapezoid; Area of a triangle; Area of a circle; Perimeter; Circumference of a circle. ...more>> Arithmetic (Funk & Wagnalls Multimedia Encyclopedia) - Lycos Zone: Mathematics A short article on arithmetic: fundamental definitions and laws; theory of divisors; fractions; and decimals. ...more>> Axiom (Encarta Encyclopedia 2000) - Robert M. Baird; Microsoft Encarta Online Axiom, in logic and mathematics, a basic principle that is assumed to be true without proof. The use of axioms in mathematics stems from the ancient Greeks, most probably during the 5th century BC, and represents the beginnings of pure mathematics as ...more>> BA Dict: The Banach Algebra Dictionary - Bill Bland A searchable dictionary of definitions and theorems used in the study of Banach algebras (see The Beginner's Guide to Banach Algebras). Entries may be viewed as pictures or in HTML or LaTeX formats. ...more>> Basic Concepts in Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos - Keith Clayton An introduction to chaos, dynamic systems, and fractals, with a glossary of important terms. ...more>> Basics of Computational Number Theory - Robert Campbell An introduction to computational number theory, beginning with a quick overview of arithmetic in the modular integers. Throughout, the paper emphasizes computation and practical results rather than delving into the why. Simple programs, generally in JavaScript, ...more>> The Basics of MRI - Joseph P. Hornak; Rochester Institute of Technology An introduction to magnetic resonance imagining, which is based on the principles of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), a spectroscopic technique used by scientists to obtain microscopic chemical and physical information about molecules. See, in particular, ...more>> Basic Terms - Mark Motyka, Math League Multimedia Definitions and illustrations of basic geometric terms: lines, points, intersection, line setments, rays, endpoints, and parallel lines. ...more>> Bessel, Friedrich Wilhelm (Funk & Wagnalls Multimedia Encyclopedia) - Lycos Zone: Mathematics A short biography of Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel (1784-1846), the German astronomer and mathematician, best known for making the first accurate measurement of the distance to a star. ...more>> Bilingual Mathematics Dictionary / Diccionario Bilingüe de Matemáticas - Norman Koch and Denise Meeks An alphabetical list of terms in English with their corresponding Spanish translations, from abacus (el ábaco) to zone (la zona). The purpose of this glossary of math terms is to make readily available in one convenient document a list of terms ...more>> The Binary System - Norfleet, Singleton; Wayne State University, Detroit MI A short history of the binary system; binary to decimal and decimal to binary conversion; binary addition and multiplication; logic gates, and a glossary. ...more>> BioTech: Life Sciences Resources and Reference Tools - Indiana University A searchable site that assists in the location and use of biotechnology resources, including the biotechnology aspects of agriculture, medicine, veterinary science, and molecular biology/biochemistry (pure sciences). An illustrated Dictionary provides ...more>> Boolean algebra (Concise Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia) - Encyclopedia.com An abstract mathematical system primarily used in computer science and in expressing the relationships between sets (groups of objects or concepts). The notational system was developed by the English mathematician George Boole about 1850 to permit an ...more>> Boolean Algebra (Encarta Encyclopedia 2000) - Microsoft Encarta Online Boolean Algebra, branch of mathematics having laws and properties similar to, but different from, those of ordinary high school algebra. Formally a Boolean algebra is a mathematical system consisting of a set of elements, which may be called B, together ...more>> Calculus & Higher Mathematics (Funk & Wagnalls Multimedia Encyclopedia) - Lycos Zone: Mathematics An article defining and describing calculus, including differential and integral calculus, differential equations, and the development of calculus. Also articles on Bessel; complex numbers; Hamilton; Limits; Linear Algebra; Newton, and the Phase Rule. ...more>> The Cantor Set - Math Academy Online/Platonic Realms An article describing a paradox of infinite sets in measure theory. ...more>> Carroll's Paradox - Math Academy Online/Platonic Realms An online encyclopedia article on Lewis Carroll's paradox, in Charles Dodgson's Alice in Wonderland. ...more>> Catalog of the Scientific Community in the 16th and 17th Centuries - Albert Van Helden A searchable collection of 631 detailed biographies with facts about each individual and his or her contributions to science, compiled by the late Richard S. Westfall; Dept. of History and Philosophy of Science, Indiana University. ...more>> Catalogue of Algebraic Systems - John Pedersen, W. Edwin Clark; Dept. of Mathematics, University of South Florida Bilinear algebras/ Algebras / Associative algebras; Boolean algebras; Cylindric algebras; Fields; Groupoids; Groups; Inverse semigroups; Jordan algebras; Kleene algebras; Lattices; Lie algebras; Loops; Modules; Monoids; Near-fields / Nearfields; Near-rings; ...more>> Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching - University of Plymouth A focus for research and curriculum development in mathematics teaching and learning with the unifying aim of enhancing mathematical progress in schools and colleges. The site includes: The Mathematics Enhancement Programme; Resources: worksheets in HTML ...more>> Chaos, Dynamic Systems, and Fractal Geometry - Tyeler Quentmeyer, ThinkQuest 1996 An educational Web page whose purpose is to make learning many of the complicated theories and ideas behind the theory of chaos, dynamic systems, and fractal geometry easier and more fun. It approaches problems from many different angles and gives users ...more>> The Chaos Experience - ThinkQuest 96 An explanation of the basic principles behind chaos theory, and a demonstration of its use in everyday life. ...more>> Chronology of Recreational Mathematics - Mario Velucchi David Singmaster's list of events from circa 2700BC to 1993, with references, includes how in Greek mythology, Palamedes was the inventor of dice; in 1392, three packs of cards were made for Charles VI of France; in 1605, Cervantes' Don Quixote gives ...more>> Classic Curves - Paul Bourke A list of common curves. Each one gives the name, the mathematical formula, and an example showing the general form. Formulas are either described in cartesian coordinates (x,y) or polar coordinates (r,theta). a and b are used to represent constants. ...more>> College Algebra Resources - Steve Kifowit, Prairie State College, IL A variety of online resources for college algebra. Included: review problems (also downloadable as an Adobe PDF file); glossary; interactive practice problems; extra credit problems; links; reference sheets; and JavaScripts (Quadratic Formula, Evaluate ...more>> Colorado Model Content Standards for Mathematics A detailed description of the model content standards for mathematics that were adopted in Colorado in 1995. Standards are provided with an explanation, a rationale, and specific information about the expectations of students in grades K-4, 5-8, and 9-12. ...more>> Combinatorial Object Server (COS) - Frank Ruskey; Dept. of Computer Science, Univ. of Victoria, B.C., Canada Specify a type of combinatorial object, together with specific parameter values, and COS will return to you a list of 200 such objects. Generation pages: permutations, combinations, various types of trees, unlabelled graphs, linear extensions of posets, ...more>> Common Lisp the Language, 2nd Edition - Tom Bylander Links for most Common Lisp functions (and other entities) to the portion of the online Common Lisp manual where they are defined. Since the index was automatically generated from the online manual, some functions may not be included in this index. Also, ...more>> Contingency Analysis - Glyn Holton Information on financial risk management, including value at risk, derivative instruments, credit risk and financial engineering. Discussion groups of risk management professionals; fundamentals, with an overview of enterprise risk management; research ...more>> Coordinates and similar figures - Mark Motyka, Math League Multimedia Definitions and illustrations: What is a coordinate?; Similar figures; Congruent figures; Rotation; Reflection; Folding; Symmetric figure. ...more>> Crystallographic Topology - Johnson, Burnett, Oak Ridge National Laboratory The Topology of Crystallographic Groups and Simple Crystal Structures. A tutorial on some applications of Geometric Topology to Crystallography. The topology of crystallographic groups is approached using orbifolds, and that of simple crystal structures ...more>> Cybernetics and Systems Theory - F. Heylighen; Principia Cybernetica Web General background material on the field of Cybernetics and Systems Science (also: (General) Systems Theory or Systems Research), an academic domain that touches virtually all traditional disciplines, from mathematics, technology, and biology to philosophy ...more>> Data Analysis and Geometrical Systems - Elaine Young; University of Oklahoma Illustrated introductions, with vocabulary glossaries, to concepts of probability, statistics, and geometry. Probability covers simple probability, conditional probability, joint probability, odds, and permutations; statistics covers statistical graphs, ...more>> Decision Tree for Optimization Software - Hans D. Mittelmann, P. Spellucci Information on optimization software and optimization research, including links to a dictionary, tutorials, testcases, interfaces, and software. ...more>> Derivatives Page - Financial Pipeline Derivatives are financial securities whose value is derived from another "underlying" financial security. Options, futures, swaps, swaptions, and structured notes are all examples of derivative securities. Derivatives can be used in hedging, protecting ...more>> Dictionary of Algorithms, Data Structures, and Problems - Paul E. Black Originally compiled for the CRC Dictionary of Computer Science, Engineering and Technology: a dictionary of algorithms, algorithmic techniques, data structures, and archetypical problems, with related definitions. Algorithms include common functions, ...more>> Dictionary of Mathematics (English-Spanish / Spanish-English) - Kenneth Allen Hornak A comprehensive bilingual dictionary covering everything in mathematics: applied mathematics, pure mathematics, algebra, statistics, geometry, arithmetic, calculus, game theory, topology, probability, trigonometry, economic theory, mathematics teaching ...more>> A Dictionary of Units - Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching, University of Exeter, UK A summary of units of measurement world-wide (current units and a few of historical interest); conversion factors to the SI (Systeme International); an outline of the SI; its basic defining standards and some of its derived units; all the SI prefixes ...more>> Digital Math - Santa Barbara County Education Office A site to assist Algebra I, Grade 7, and Grade 6 students, their parents, and educators with the California State Mathematics Content Standards. Log in for Quicktime that provides step-by-step instruction to solve problems aligned with the mathematics ...more>> The Discrete Mathematics Project - Dominic Peressini; University of Colorado at Boulder Archived resources from the collaboration of the UC Boulder School of Education and Department of Applied Mathematics. Activities sketch goals, abstracts, brief problem statements, instructor suggestions, suggestions for curriculum integration and further ...more>>

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