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6-8 Math Resources

6th Grade

Topic	Description	Web Site	Performance Expectation
Basic Facts Practice	Play baseball.  Swing after you enter the answer.	Math Baseball	Review of Basic Facts: all operations
Converting Mixed Numbers	Shortcut to converting. Only gives one chance.  Students need paper/pencil.	Convert to Improper Fractions	Review from 4th and 5th grade
Converting Improper Fractions	Shortcut to converting. Only gives one chance. Students need paper/pencil	Convert to Mixed Number	Review from 4th and 5th grade
Equivalent fractions	Move your creature around the grid to eat  equivalent fractions before the monster gets you	Fraction Eaters	Review from 4th and 5th grade
Ordered pairs in Coordinate Plane	Find the location of an alien by naming its location with an ordered pair	Locate the Aliens	Review of 5th grade (quadrant 1) 7.5.A
Ordering Integers	Floating colored balls have integers on them.  Click on them in the correct order	Number Balls	6.1.A
Ordering Integers	Students choose bricks in order to get Ted up the ladder to fix the leaky roof.	Builder Ted	6.1.A
Compare and order fractions	A video takes you step-by step through the processes	Video: How Do You Compare and Order Fractions	6.1.A
Compare fractions	Choose the largest fraction out of 6 to move your dolphin ahead	Dolphin Racing	6.1.A
Estimating with decimals (all operations)	Round the decimal numbers and estimate the sum, difference, product, or quotient to shoot the laser beam at the asteroids (advanced level for multiplication and division)	Laser Beams	6.1.C
Compare and order decimals	Spin the spinner and decide the placement of each digit to create the larger decimal number to beat the robot or another player	Place Value Strategy	6.1.A
Multiplying decimals and whole numbers  (also adding decimals)	Calculate products with decimals using a deck of cards and a spinner to advance on the speedway to beat the robot or another player	Decimal Speedway	6.1.F
Compare decimals Subtract decimals	Deal two cards.  Decide to hold or replace your card to get the higher decimal.  Find the difference between the two to “pull” your opponent into the center hole.	Tug-o-war	6.1.A
One-step equation	Students match two one-step equations to solve a puzzle.  Recommend level one for 6th grade.  Need paper and pencil.	Equation Match	6.2.E
One-step equation	Solve the equation and shoot hoops.  Does include negative integers.	One Step Equation Game	6.2.E
Order of Operation	Use a keypad to solve equations using Order of Operation	Quick Calculate	6.2.D
Circumference and area of a circle	Students manipulate the size of a circle a goat is walking around to show the differences among radius, diameter, circumference and area of a circle	Circle Tool	6.4.A
Circumference of a circle	Using paper and pencil or a calculator, students can practice finding the circumference of a circle if given diameter OR radius	Calculating the Circumference of a Circle	6.4.A
Surface area and volume	Students can explore the relationship between surface area and volume of rectangular prisms by selecting the “explore” mode.  They can calculate surface area and volume by selecting the “compute” mode. Requires paper/pencil	Surface Area and Volume	6.4.E
Surface area of rectangular prism	Site gives an explanation of how to find surface area. Students can then practice finding surface area when given length, width, and height.  Requires paper/pencil	Surface Area of Rectangular Prisms	6.4.E

7th Grade

Topic	Description	Web Site	Performance Expectation
Percents   decimals fractions	Students create groups of equal percents, decimals, and fractions	Decention	Review of 6.3.C
Two-step linear equations	Students see and practice the steps to solving two-step linear equations, then do a “workout” on their own	Equations and Inequalities	7.1.E
Two-step linear equations	Students solve two-step linear equations to be able to shoot hoops.  Requires paper/pencil	Hoop Shoot	7.1.E
Ordered pairs in all 4 quadrants	Students answer questions about points on the coordinate grid	The Coordinate Plane Game	7.5.A
Ordered pairs in all 4 quadrants	By putting the game in “Guess Mode” students can name the coordinates of objects.  Students can click on the “Learner” and “Help” tabs for assistance.	General Coordinates Game	7.5.A
Ordered pairs in all 4 quadrants	Students play in teams or alone to win points by answering questions about the coordinate plane	Coordinate Plane Jeopardy	7.5.A
Prime Factorization	To get to the game from the homepage:   Click on “Games.” Scroll down to the game. Students are given a number.  They enter factors until the tree is complete with all prime factors of the original number.	Factor Tree Game	7.5.B
Prime Factorization and Prime Factorization to find GCF and LCM	Students are given a number.  They enter factors until the tree is complete with all prime factors of the original number.  Another skill is using prime factorization to find the GCF and LCM of two numbers.	Factor Trees	7.5.B
Adding integers	Students create models of addition problems using colored chips to represent positive and negative numbers.	Adding Integers with Chips	7.1.B
Subtracting integers	Students create models of subtraction problems using colored chips to represent positive and negative numbers	Subtracting Integers with Chips	7.1.B
Integers: all operations	This game is like “Connect Four” where students place chips in a grid to get “four in a row.”  Students choose the operations.  Choose all integer operations.  Choose a level of problem.	Arithmetic Four	7.1.B
Integers: all operations	Students match an expression with integers to the answer to reveal a hidden picture.  Requires paper/pencil to show work.	Mystery Picture	7.1.B
Integers: all operations	Students play on teams or alone to win points by solving integer expressions	Integers Jeopardy Game	7.1.B
Theoretical and experimental probability	Students analyze the outcomes when two die are rolled together.	Chances	7.4.B
Theoretical and experimental probability	Students “pull” toys from Santa’s sack and then make a prediction on what is actually in the sack.	What’s in Santa’s Sack?	7.4.B

8th Grade

Topic	Description	Web Site	Performance Expectation
Linear functions (equation form y+mx+b)	Student  writes the linear equation in the form y=mx+b  when given “y” and “x”	Linear Function Machine	8.1.C
Graphing linear equations Slope and Y-intercept	Good tutorial for graphing using slope and y-intercept and graphing using values for x and y.	Graphing Linear Equations	8.1.D
Linear graphs and how to create them	Good tutorial for interpreting “y=mx+b.” Students also see how to create a graph using values for s and y.  Good tutorial for “rise and run.”   Two practice questions.	Equation of a Straight Line	8.1.D
Interpreting linear graphs	Students look at graphs of cell phone companies’ plans, and answer questions.	Linear Functions in the Real World	8.1.E 8.1.F
Translations and Reflections	Students practice creating translating, reflecting, and rotating  polygons in the coordinate plane .	Transmographer 2	8.2.D
Angle measurement	Students practice measuring angles to see the various relationships of angles.  The activity does not provide the vocabulary of the relationships.	Angle Activities	8.2.A 8.2.D 8.2.C

K-12 Math Resources

National Library of Virtual Manipulitives- Interactive activities for all math content

Internet 4 Classrooms- Choose a grade level and Mathematics to access several practice activities

AAA Math- Choose a grade level and topic for an explanation of the skill and practice activities

ICT Games- Several Activities for practicing math

Cool Math 4 Kids- Interactive math activites covering several skills

Fun Brain Math Arcade- Interactive math games

Math Magician- Timed basic fact practice on all operations in different levels.

Gamequarium- Interactive math games in all areas of math.

Arcademic Skill Builders- Java games with addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, integers, fractions, and ratios

Math Worksheet Generator- Create math practice worksheets

Math Dictionary- Click on a math term and get a definition and example.

Khan Academy- Thousands of videos on how to solve mathematical problems including opportunities to practice the skills.