Math Tools

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Perpendicular lines in coordin...	Coordinate geometry (Geometry)+	Flash	Tool	[0]
An interactive applet and associated web page that show how to determine of one line is perpendicular to another in coordinate geometry. The principle used is that if two lines a re perpendicula... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Area and perimeter of a triang...	Triangles (Geometry)+	Flash	Tool	[0]
An interactive applet and associated web page that show the relationship between the perimeter and area of a triangle. It shows that a triangle with a constant perimeter does NOT have a constant... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Similar polygons - Math Open ...	Polygons (Geometry)+	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
An interactive applet and associated web page that demonstrate the concept of similar polygons. Applets show that polygons are similar if the are the same shape and possibly rotated, or refle... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Properties of a cube - Math Op...	Recognize shapes in 3-D (Math 3)+	Flash	Tool	[0]
An interactive applet and associated web page that demonstrate the properties of a cube. A 3-D cube is shown in the applet which can be interactively manipulated using the mouse. R... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Parallel lines (Coordinate Geo...	Coordinate geometry (Geometry)+	Flash	Tool	[0]
An interactive applet and associated web page that demonstrate the properties of parallel lines in coordinate geometry. The applet presents two lines, each defined by a pair of draggable points.... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Intercept of a line (Coordinat...	Coordinate geometry (Geometry)+	Flash	Tool	[0]
An interactive applet and associated web page that demonstrate the intercept (b) of a line. The applet has two points that define a line. As the user drags either point it continuously recalcu... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Intersection of two straight l...	Coordinate geometry (Geometry)+	Flash	Tool	[0]
An interactive applet and associated web page that show how to find the intersection of two straight lines, given the equation for each. The applet sows two lines defined by two pairs draggable ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Graphical linear function expl...	Linear Equations (Algebra)+	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
An interactive applet that allows the user to graphically explore the properties of a linear functions. Specifically, it is designed to foster an intuitive understanding of the effects of chang... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Equation of a line in point - ...	Equations of a line (Geometry)+	Flash	Tool	[0]
An interactive applet and associated web page that demonstrate the equation of a line in point-slope form. The user can move a slider that controls the slope, and can drag the point that defines... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Equation of a line in slope / ...	Equations of a line (Geometry)+	Flash	Tool	[0]
An interactive applet and associated web page that demonstrate the equation of a line in coordinate geometry. The equation is in slope / intercept form (y=mx+b). The user can move two sliders t... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Print blank graph paper - Math...	Cartesian plane (Geometry)+	Computer	Support Material	[0]
A page that allows you to print rectangular (cartesian) graph paper. You can control if grid lines are printed and the position of the origin. By dragging the origin into any corner a single ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Google SketchUp 6	General (Geometry)+	Computer	Tool	[0]
Google SketchUp is software that you can use to create, export and present 3D models. Whether you want to design a new deck for your house, build models for Google Earth, or teach geometry to your fif... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
The Guessing 1-100 Game	Probability of event (Math 4)+	JavaScript	Tool	[0]
Guess which number the computer picked; this tool records your number of guesses and tells you whether you should guess higher or lower. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Chase Me Lesson Plan	Probability (Math 6)+	Flash	Lesson Plan	[0]
Students experiment with a dice game to predict outcomes. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Chase Me	Probability (Math 4)+	Flash	Tool	[0]
Roll two dice and see if the hare can catch the tortoise. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Integer Generator	Randomness (Probability & Statistics)	JavaScript	Tool	[0]
This form allows you to generate random integers. The randomness comes from atmospheric noise, which for many purposes is better than the pseudo-random number algorithms typically used in computer pro... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Gambler's Ruin Simulation	Probability (Probability & Statistics)+	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Simulate a game of chance between the gambler of finite means and the bank, which cannot go bankrupt. Vary the starting amounts and the target amount to win. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Marble Mania!	Probability (Math 3)+	JavaScript	Tool	[1]
This is an interactive activity in which the randomness and probability of marbles being pulled out of a "bag" are calculated automatically and for trials up to 500. In short, students will be able... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Introduction to Probability	Probability of event (Math 5)+	Computer	Activity	[0]
A series of experiments with guiding questions. A spinner and dice are included on the page. The page concludes with follow-up exercises to check your understanding. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Unit 5: Probability Activities...	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Computer	Activity	[0]
Eleven activities for the classroom, working with probability at the UK's GCSE level (US high school). More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Virtual Coin Toss	Probability (Probability & Statistics)+	JavaScript	Tool	[0]
Find out whether there are more heads or tails when you toss a coin 100 times, 1000 times, 10,000 times, or more. This tool records your current experiment and the cumulative results of previous tosse... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fish Tank	Probability of event (Math 4)+	Flash	Tool	[0]
Practice your probability predictions by figuring how likely it is to choose a red fish from the tank, in fraction, decimal, or percent form. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Traffic Light Applet	Probability (Probability & Statistics)+	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Experiment with probabilities of stopping under various conditions: number of traffic lights, slow or fast speed. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Introduction to Probability Mo...	Probability (Probability & Statistics)+	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
In the following applet, the sample histogram for the random variable X, the sum of the values showing on the dice, is plotted. The red plot shows the expected number of occurences of X, calculated as... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Long-Run Empirical Probability...	General (Probability & Statistics)+	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Experiment with coin-flip results over a period of time, with a bias or without. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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