Web_Sites

EVERYDAY MATHEMATICS TEXTBOOK GAMES WEBSITE FOR STUDENTS:
www.emgames.com (Teachers will register students and provide online access information)
MISCELLANEOUS MATH WEBSITES:
· Math Dictionary for Kids: http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/maths/dictionary.html
· A-Plus Math: http://aplusmath.com/
· AAA Math – interactive arithmetic lessons: http://aaamath.com/
· Figure This! – NCTM Math Website for Families: http://www.figurethis.org/
· Math Is Fun – math puzzles and games: http://www.mathsisfun.com/
· Quia – shared math activities: http://www.quia.com/shared/math/
· Shodor – Interactive Math Activities: http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/
GRADE 6 MATH ACTIVITIES SORTED BY SOL OBJECTIVE:
SOL 6.1 The student will identify representations of a given percent and describe orally and in
writing the equivalence relationships among fractions, decimals, and percents.
· Concentration Game, Matching Game & Flash Cards - match decimals and fractions: http://www.quia.com/cc/65724.html
· Concentration Game - another matching game with fractions and decimals: http://nrich.maths.org/public/viewer.php?obj_id=1249
SOL 6.2 The student will describe and compare two sets of data, using ratios, and will use
appropriate notations, such as a/b, a to b, and a:b.
· Spy Guys Interactive Lesson: Ratios: http://new.learnalberta.ca/content/mesg/html/math6web/lessonLauncher.html?lesson=m6lessonshell03.swf
SOL 6.3 The student will
a) find common multiples and factors, including least common multiple and greatest
common factor;
· Basket Math: find greatest common factor: http://www.scienceacademy.com/BI/factor.htm
· Grid Game: let Pythagoras and Hypatia help you find multiples and factors in this game: http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/shockwave/games/gridgame.html
· Coloring Multiples in Pascal's triangle. Interactive activity: http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/ColoringMultiples/
· Color It - color the spaces and find the picture. Try another picture for paractice with other multiples: http://www.counton.org/magnet/minus/colour/bolt/index.html
· Fraction Four - simplify and write equivalent fractions: http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FractionFour/
· Spy Guys – Factors, Multiples and Prime Factorization: http://new.learnalberta.ca/content/mesg/html/math6web/lessonLauncher.html?lesson=m6lessonshell07.swf
b) identify and describe prime and composite numbers; and identify and describe the
characteristics of even and odd integers.
· Odd or Even - scroll down to the middle of the page to play against the clock: http://www.aaamath.com/g25a2-evenodd.html#section2
· Prime and Composite Numbers: http://www.aaamath.com/B/g63a_px1.htm
· Prime Number Sieve: "Remove all proper multiples of the next remaining number." Start with the number 2.When all proper multiples of all numbers in the first row are deleted, the table will contain only primes: http://www.hbmeyer.de/eratosiv.htm
SOL 6.4 The student will compare and order whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, using
concrete materials, drawings or pictures, and mathematical symbols.
· Fun Fractions - more fraction activities on this page: http://math.rice.edu/%7Elanius/Patterns/add.html
· Visual Fractions - find Grammy: http://www.visualfractions.com/FindGrammy.html
· Identify Fractions - interactive exercise: http://www.visualfractions.com/EnterCircle.html
· Switcher - order decimal numbers: http://www.interactivestuff.org/sums4fun/switch.html
· Fraction Switcher - order fractions: http://www.interactivestuff.org/sums4fun/fswitch.html
· Ordering Six-Digit Numbers: http://www.aaamath.com/B/g6_41cx1.htm
· Comparing Decimals: http://www.aaamath.com/B/g6_52_x1.htm
SOL 6.5 The student will identify, represent, order, and compare integers.
· Compare and Order Integers - tutorial followed by interactive exercises: http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/vol5/compare_order.html
· Number Line Jumper - add integers to play this game. Levels from easy to hard: http://www.funbrain.com/linejump/index.html
· Comparing Integers: http://www.aaamath.com/B/g65_cox1.htm
SOL 6.6 The student will
a) solve problems that involve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and/or division with fractions and mixed numbers, with and without regrouping, that include like and unlike denominators of 12 or less, and express their answers in simplest form; and
· Soccer Shootout - practice fraction operations with this game (several levels): http://www.funbrain.com/fractop/index.html
· EZ Fractions – online practice with LCD helper and reduction helper: http://www.mrnussbaum.com/ezfractions.htm
· Fishy Fractions – practice adding fractions and mixed numbers: http://www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=FractionGame
· Spy Guys Interactive – Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers: http://new.learnalberta.ca/content/mesg/html/math6web/lessonLauncher.html?lesson=m6lessonshell02.swf
· Adding Fractions with the same denominator: http://www.aaamath.com/B/g66a_ax1.htm
· Adding Fractions with Circle Graphs – Mixed Numbers: http://visualfractions.com/AddEasyCircle.html
· Subtracting Fractions with the Same Denominator: http://www.aaamath.com/B/g66b_sx1.htm
· Adding Fractions – Mixed Denominators: http://www.aaamath.com/B/g66b_sx1.htm
· Multiplying Fractions - online quiz - (answers provided): http://regentsprep.org/Regents/mathb/3a1/practicemult.htm
· Online Quiz - adding and subtracting fractions: http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/studytools/cgi-bin/msgQuiz.php4?isbn=1-57039-850-X&chapter=3&lesson=1
· Online Quiz – multiplying and dividing fractions: http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/studytools/cgi-bin/msgQuiz.php4?isbn=1-57039-850-X&chapter=3&lesson=2
· Fraction Practice - All operations, mixed practice - (explanations given for wrong answers): http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/fract.cgi?A1=s&A2=10&A15=1&INSTRUCTS=1
b) find the quotient, given a dividend expressed as a decimal through thousandths and a
divisor expressed as a decimal to thousandths with exactly one non-zero digit.
· Division with Decimals: Divide with 2 decimals: http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/fb.cgi?A1=start4&A2=Hard&ALG=No&INSTRUCTS=1
· Division with Decimals: Divide with 3 decimals: http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/fb.cgi?A1=start4&A2=Hard&ALG=No&INSTRUCTS=1
SOL 6.7 The student will use estimation strategies to solve multistep practical problems involving
whole numbers, decimals, and fractions (rational numbers).
· Estimator 4 - an interactive estimation activity: http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/EstimatorFour/
· Eating on a budget - use estimation skills to complete this webquest
· Estimator: Practice estimation skills by determining the number of objects, length, or area. (parameters: error tolerance): http://shodor.org/interactivate/activities/Estimator/?version=1.6.0-oem&browser=MSIE&vendor=Sun_Microsystems_Inc.
· Comparison Estimator - Similar to Estimator but compares two sets of objects: http://shodor.org/interactivate/activities/ComparisonEstimator/
· More or Less Estimator - Similar to Estimator activity but states a quantity and asks the user to estimate whether the set of objects is more or less than the number given: http://shodor.org/interactivate/activities/MoreOrLessEstimator/
· Estimation Valley Golf - Quickly estimate the answers to the math problems and play a round of golf!: http://www.mrnussbaum.com/estimationvalley.htm
SOL 6.8 The student will solve multistep consumer-application problems involving fractions and
decimals and present data and conclusions in paragraphs, tables, or graphs. Planning a
budget will be included.
· Grade 6 Math Word Problems: http://www.syvum.com/math/wordproblems/level1.html
SOL 6.9 The student will compare and convert units of measure for length, area, weight/mass, and volume within the U.S. Customary system and the metric system and estimate conversions between units in each system:
a) length — part of an inch (1/2, 1/4, and 1/8), inches, feet, yards, miles, millimeters, centimeters, meters, and kilometers;
b) weight/mass — ounces, pounds, tons, grams, and kilograms;
c) liquid volume — cups, pints, quarts, gallons, milliliters, and liters; and
d) area — square units. *
· Measurement Converter: http://www.image-ination.com/test_maker/convert.html
· Measure It! Game: http://www.funbrain.com/measure/index.html
· Measurement Equivalents: http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/con_math/g04c24.html
· Area Explorer: http://shodor.org/interactivate/activities/AreaExplorer/
· Perimeter Explorer: http://shodor.org/interactivate/activities/PerimeterExplorer/
· U.S. Length Measurement: http://www.aaamath.com/B/mea69x11.htm
* The intent of this standard is for students to make ballpark comparisons and not to
memorize conversion factors between U.S. Customary and metric units.

SOL 6.10 The student will estimate and then determine length, weight/mass, area, and liquid
volume/capacity, using standard and nonstandard units of measure.
SOL 6.11 The student will determine if a problem situation involving polygons of four or fewer
sides represents the application of perimeter or area and apply the appropriate formula.
· Shape Explorer: http://shodor.org/interactivate/activities/ShapeExplorer/
· Spy Guys Interactive – Area and Perimeter: http://new.learnalberta.ca/content/mesg/html/math6web/lessonLauncher.html?lesson=m6lessonshell12.swf
· Spy Guys Interactive – Relating Area and Perimeter: http://new.learnalberta.ca/content/mesg/html/math6web/lessonLauncher.html?lesson=m6lessonshell13.swf
SOL 6.12 The student will
a) solve problems involving the circumference and/or area of a circle when given the
diameter or radius; and
b) derive approximations for pi (π) from measurements for circumference and diameter,
using concrete materials or computer models.
SOL 6.13 The student will
a) estimate angle measures, using 45°, 90°, and 180° as referents, and use the
appropriate tools to measure the given angles; and
· Measuring Angles: http://www.kidport.com/Grade6/Math/MeasureGeo/MeasuringAngles.htm
· Spy Guys Interactive – Working With Angles: http://new.learnalberta.ca/content/mesg/html/math6web/lessonLauncher.html?lesson=m6lessonshell16.swf
b) measure and draw right, acute, and obtuse angles and triangles.
· Classifying Angles: http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/studytools/cgi-bin/msgQuiz.php4?isbn=1-57039-850-X&chapter=8&lesson=1
SOL 6.14 The student will identify, classify, and describe the characteristics of plane figures,
describing their similarities, differences, and defining properties.
· Name that Polygon: http://www.aaamath.com/B/geo318x1.htm
SOL 6.15 The student will determine congruence of segments, angles, and polygons by direct
comparison, given their attributes. Examples of noncongruent and congruent figures will
be included.
SOL 6.16 The student will construct the perpendicular bisector of a line segment and an angle
bisector.
SOL 6.17 The student will sketch, construct models of, and classify solid figures (rectangular
prism, cone, cylinder, and pyramid).
· Classifying Solid Figures: http://mrsdell.org/geometry/solidfigures.html
SOL 6.18 The student, given a problem situation, will collect, analyze, display, and interpret data in
a variety of graphical methods, including
· Whole Number Cruncher - a function machine: http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/WholeNumberCruncher/
· Coordinates Game: http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/GeneralCoordinates/
· Simple Coordinates Game: http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/SimpleCoordinates/
· Maze Game – locating coordinates: http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/MazeGame/
· Chameleon Graphing - various graphing activities: http://mathforum.org/cgraph/cplane/
· Mind Reader Activity – representing data patterns: http://www.themathlab.com/magic/mindread.htm
· Create the Mystery Figure by completing function tables and graphing the ordered pairs: http://www.themathlab.com/Algebra/lines%20and%20distances/lines.htm
· Data Interpretation Games: http://www.gamequarium.com/data.html
· Using Graphs to Understand Data Quiz: http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/studytools/cgi-bin/msgQuiz.php4?isbn=1-57039-850-X&chapter=6&lesson=1
· Interpreting Data Quiz: http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/studytools/cgi-bin/msgQuiz.php4?isbn=1-57039-850-X&chapter=6&lesson=2
·
a) line, bar, and circle graphs;
· Create a Graph Online: http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/
· Interactive Bar Graph: http://shodor.org/interactivate/activities/BarGraph/
· Interactive Circle Graphs: http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/CircleGraph/
b) stem-and-leaf plots; and
· Stem and Leaf Plotter: http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/StemAndLeafPlotter/
c) box-and-whisker plots.
· Interactive Boxplot Activity: http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/BoxPlot/
· Directions for making a Boxplot using Excel: http://www.coventry.ac.uk/ec/~nhunt/boxplot.htm
Circle graphs will be limited to halves, fourths, and eighths.
SOL 6.19 The student will describe the mean, median, and mode as measures of central tendency,
describe the range, and determine their meaning for a set of data.
· Data Handling – Maths: mean, median, mode: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/activities/modemedianmean.shtmldex.shtml
· Interactive Activity finding measures of central tendency: http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/Measures/?version=1.6.0-oem&browser=MSIE&vendor=Sun_Microsystems_Inc.
SOL 6.20 The student will
a) make a sample space for selected experiments and represent it in the form of a list,
chart, picture, or tree diagram; and
· Tree Diagrams Quiz: http://regentsprep.org/Regents/math/ALGEBRA/APR4/PracTre.htm
b) determine and interpret the probability of an event occurring from a given sample
space and represent the probability as a ratio, decimal or percent, as appropriate for
the given situation.
· Interactive Marbles Activity: http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/Marbles/
· Introduction to Probability Lesson: http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/vol6/intro_probability.html
SOL 6.21 The student will investigate, describe, and extend numerical and geometric patterns,
including triangular numbers, patterns formed by powers of 10, and arithmetic sequences.
· Patterns in Mathematics: http://www.learner.org/teacherslab/math/patterns/index.html
· Domino Number Patterns: http://nrich.maths.org/public/viewer.php?obj_id=225
· Mystery Pattern Finder http://www.themathlab.com/Pre-Algebra/basics/add&.htm
· Spy Guys Interactive – Summarizing and Extending Patterns: http://new.learnalberta.ca/content/mesg/html/math6web/lessonLauncher.html?lesson=m6lessonshell08.swf
· Function Machine - Students investigate very simple functions by trying to guess the algebraic form from inputs and outputs: http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/WholeNumberCruncher/
· Sequences - online activity: http://www.interactivestuff.org/sums4fun/sequences.html
SOL 6.22 The student will investigate and describe concepts of positive exponents, perfect squares,
square roots, and, for numbers greater than 10, scientific notation. Calculators will be
used to develop exponential patterns.
SOL 6.23 The student will
a) model and solve algebraic equations, using concrete materials;
· Linear Function Interactive: http://shodor.org/interactivate/activities/LinearFunctMachine/
b) solve one-step linear equations in one variable, involving whole number coefficients
and positive rational solutions; and
c) use the following algebraic terms appropriately: variable, coefficient, term, and
equation.