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Information on mathematical principles and practices.

Abacus: The Art of Calculating with Beads
This highly interactive site (lots of Java) provides you with the history of the abacus on information on how to use one successfully.
(middle/high school)

Ask Dr. Math
Have a math question you can't find the answer to? Try asking one of the Dr. Math specialists.
(all ages)

EconEd Link
Resources for learning and teaching economics.
(high school)

E-Math
A guide to mentoring and telecollaborative math projects on the Web.
(all ages)

History of Mathematics Archive
This is the place to go to find information on mathematicians, mathematical theory, and mathematics history.
(middle/high school)

Interactive Mathematics
Learn algebra, geometry, and chaos theory here. Don't miss the Java interactive components.
(high school)

Investing For Kids
Tips for beginner to seasoned investors. Explains types of investments, how to calculate goals and how to acquire and interpret stock quotes on the internet. Also includes stock games for students and educators.
(all ages)

Martindale's Calculators On-line Center
You can find a calculator for almost anything here, from fractions to knot theory.
(all ages)

Math Forum
Links to math resources for all ages from K to post secondary.
(all ages)

Mathematics Center
Sponsored by Houghton Mifflin this site includes brain teasers and links to Internet based mathematics activities for the classroom.
(all ages)

Math Homework Help
Formulas, practice problems, cool mathematicians. You'll find that and more at this site designed for students doing homework.
(middle/high school)

Math Tables
This is a ready reference resource for anyone needing a reminder of how math equations work.
(all ages)

A Maths Dictionary for Kids
Over 400 common mathematical terms explained using simple language and interactive animation.
(elementary)

Mega-Mathematics
Mathematical concepts are taught and explained through interactive stories.
(all ages)

Polls: What do the Numbers Tell Us
Find out how polls work and what election polling data tells or doesn't tell us.
(high school)

Stocks Quest
Learn about how the stock market works by investing and researching real stocks with fake money.
(all ages)

Totally Tessellated
Confounded by tessellations? Want to know more about Escher? Here's the site for you where you can learn the mathematics behind tessellations, how to make them, and who/what does make them.
(middle/high school)



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