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Mr Barton Maths
The brainchild of Craig Barton, a teacher at a maths specialist school in Liverpool, this well put together site's simple aim is to make maths more enjoyable for children and parents alike. It is also a useful resource for secondary school teachersBiographies of Women Mathematicians
A web page to illustrate the numerous achievements of women in the field of mathematics. Listings are given both in alphabetical and chronological order. The pages give extensive details, together with references. Black women in mathematics
A site exhibiting the accomplishments of the peoples of Africa and the African Diaspora within the Mathematical Sciences. The pages provide both pictures and details of achievements, together with a history of Black Women in the Mathematical Sciences and news of their research. Compvter Romanvs
Fun with Roman Numerals. Background information on what they are and how they work. The site includes a Java applet to do conversions. Email Discussion Group for Secondary Maths Teachers
Resembling a newsgroup rather than a conventional email, this is a good way of drawing on the experience of other maths teachers - particularly in the field of ICT. Eric Weisstein's Encyclopedia of Mathematics
Just what it says, an on-line encyclopedia of mathematics. Hardcover and CD-ROM editions are available to be bought at the site. Comprehensive information at all levels! EzMath
Embed mathematical expressions in Web pages without having to resort to bitmapped images. EzMath features an easy to learn notation, and focuses on the meaning of the mathematics rather than just on how it looks on paper. A freeware implementation of EzMath is available to download for Windows, and should help pupils communicate their mathematical ideas across the net more effectively. Fibonacci Numbers and Nature
Surrey University's Dr Ron Knott has compiled this small, fascinating guide to the Fibonacci phenomenon in nature - found in petals, seed heads, leaves and breeding patterns - and its mathematical implications. Frequently Asked Questions in mathematics
A site that discusses things like what 0 to the power of 0 should be, and how numbers are defined. Topics like Fermat's last Theorem, the Four Colour Theorem, unsolved mathematical problems, names of large numbers and why is there no Nobel Prize in mathematics, are also covered. A good place for an inquiring mind. Logic Mazes
An enthralling collection of interactive mazes, at least one of which was too much for the editor of this site. Theseus and the Minotaur is particularly compelling. History of Maths
An engrossing site from St Andrews University, the archive delves into the history of mathematicians and mathematical concepts. Whether you want to flesh out your teaching with, say, the history of pi through the ages, consult the Famous Curves Index or learn more about Arabic and Greek mathematicians, this is worth a visit. Maths Goodies
Well organised site, aimed at secondary school pupils, encompassing a number of features, including support areas for teachers and parents as well as text based lessons with interactive exercises. Maths Lessons that are fun, fun, fun
Collection of colourful and well designed lessons on various topics including fractions (highly recommended), algebra and geometry. Includes teachers notes. Maths Net
Exciting, thoroughly interactive and full of resources, games and puzzles. Could be better organised, and you'll need to switch on Java in your browser (by going to Edit/Preferences) and possibly download the Shockwave plug-in too. The lively collection of articles will also interest maths teachers. MSWLogo
Download free Windows Logo kits for many platforms. The site provides links to downloadable web based Logo books, robotics pages, a Logo art gallery, Logo projects and to a Logo tutorial video. If you are into Logo, you should definitely have a look here. National Curriculum (Mathematics)
Outlines the National Curriculum requirements for Mathematics at all key stages NRICH Maths
NRICH is an online maths club run by Cambridge University, providing an Ask a Mathematician bulletin board service, a large archive of games and problems, teaching ideas and a section on LOGO. It's a wonderfully engaging resource. The positive approach will engage even the most reluctant mathematicians Number Generator
The National Lottery's Random Number Generator is a fun way to introduce children to the concept of probability, as long as you don't object to the commercial element of the site. Playing the lottery is, of course, illegal for under-16s and a more obviously mathematical (but less entertaining) random number generator can be found at: http://lottery.merseyworld.com/Winning_index.html Projectile Motion
Here you can download a Java applet to illustrate the path of a projectile over flat ground. The program gives you control over the initial velocity, angle and mass. Useful for A level mechanics. Top Maths
Nicely put together and covering a wide spectrum of the KS1 and 2 curriculum, this site features separate sections for children, teachers and parents. Some of the games for children err on the side of simplicity, but remain useful for teachers wanting to reinforce key points. The resources for teachers are possibly the most useful aspect, and are available in Adobe Acrobat format. Weisstein's World
Another US site from Eric Weisstein, this claims to be the world's largest online mathsresource. It's not designed for our national curriculum, so should be used selectively. Has a fun random topic feature, and an encyclopaedic approach makes it dry but authoritative. World of Escher
A place to become familiar with some of Escher's best artworks, and to decide for yourself if he was artist or mathematician. A gallery of icons takes you to the individual artwork, which is described in detail, both artistically and mathematically. A brilliant cross-curricular site suitable for all ages and abilities. (Note that there is a commercial aspect to this location.)
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