Internet Applets for Elementary Math

Math applets are web-based, interactive, self-contained applications that promote inquiry-based learning. The math applets featured on the web sites below can assist students in understanding math concepts with greater fluency in a shorter amount of time. The learner is able to visualize and manipulate data, understand concept application, and build understanding. These applets can be used to differentiate instruction, with small groups, or in whole class instruction.

    National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
    The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (NLVM) is an NSF supported project that began in 1999 to develop a library of uniquely interactive, web-based virtual manipulatives or concept tutorials, mostly in the form of Java applets, for mathematics instruction (K-12 emphasis).
    http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html

    Explore Learning
    Subscription based site that holds many applets exploring both math and science concepts from grades 6-12 and beyond.
    http://www.explorelearning.com/

    NCTM Illuminations
    Contains 63 online activities and applets that make math come alive in the classroom.
    http://illuminations.nctm.org/

    Project Interactivate
    Project Interactivate goals include the creation, collection, evaluation, and dissemination of java-based courseware for middle school mathematics explorations. ''Interactivated'' lessons, discussions, and activities enable the teacher to extend hands-on activities and to teach new content areas incorporating technology in appropriate ways.
    http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/

    PBS Teacherline Interactive Applets
    Enhance your lessons or reinforce key ideas with these interactives.
    http://teacherline.pbs.org/teacherline/resources/interactives.cfm

    Harcourt Publishers' E-Lab
    Online interactive manipulatives that correspond to activities in the Harcourt Math series. Supports grades 3-8.
    http://www.hbschool.com/elab/

    Math Cats Explore
    Math Cats presents a variety of activities designed to promote open-ended and playful explorations of important math concepts.
    http://www.mathcats.com/explore.html

    Rainforest Maths
    A variety of rainforest-themed interactive math activities for grades K to 6 (Australia).
    http://www.rainforestmaths.com/

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