Discrete mathematics deals with areas of mathematics that are discrete, as opposed to continuous, in nature. Sequences and series, counting problems, graph theory and set theory are some of the many branches of mathematics in this...

The San Diego Supercomputer Center provides a detailed biography of the creative mathematical genius, Emmy Noether.

A comprehensive guide for learning all about mathematical induction with definitions, how to prove this formula, solved examples, and practice questions.

The University of St. Andrews allows you to link to many famous mathematicians and mathematical events from Babylonian mathematics in 2000 B.C. to mathematical discoveries in the 20th Century.

The development of Mesopotamian mathematics grew out of a need to keep business records that subsequently evolved into complex systems that form the basis for the modern mathematics of today.

This site has a few creative lesson plans on using the digital camera in a mathematics classroom. Includes geometry and measurement activities. (The link for the counting book does not work in archived version of site.)

For this task, students are shown the graphs of two equations, with areas bounded by their lines and intersections shaded in different colors. They are asked to write a system of equations or inequalities for each shaded area and explain...

These problems are collections of home works, quizzes, and exams over the past few years. Most of the problems are from Discrete Mathematics with ap-plicationsby H. F. Mattson, Jr. (Wiley). Our main emphasis is to provide the student a...

Can there be a connection between map making and math? Explore the mathematics of cartography in this resource that integrates web-based instruction, mathematical problem solving, geometry, history, and art. Interesting information and...

In the July 2013 issue of United Airlines' Hemisphere Magazine, a pilot responded to a question about how far in the distance he could see at different altitudes. The solution involved right triangles, lines of tangency to a circle, and...

This task examines the mathematics behind an origami construction of a rectangle. Such a rectangle is called a silver rectangle. Aligns with 8.G.A.1.

This cross-curricular middle school unit integrates mathematics and visual art. Through the study of the M.C. Escher?s work, students explore tiling from both a mathematical and artistic point of view. Points for discussion and...

The mathematics behind Fibonacci numbers and the mathematics that comes as a result of them as well. Provides a lot of activities you can try using the Fibonacci sequence.

A mathematics tutorial that allows you to interactively learn and manipulate the slope and intercepts of a line.

A collection of clips from movies where Math is highlighted. The clips can be accessed in a variety of formats.

This task challenges a student to demonstrate understanding of concepts involved in place value.

This task challenges a student to demonstrate understanding of the attributes of two-dimensional shapes.

This task challenges a student to demonstrate understanding of one-half in a geometric context.

This task challenges a student to demonstrate understanding of concepts involved in addition and subtraction.

This task challenges a student to use an understanding of numbers and place value through the thousands place.

This task challenges a student to use understanding of area to find the area of shapes on a grid.

This task challenges a student to use knowledge of operations and their inverses to complete number sentences.

This task challenges a student to demonstrate understanding of concepts involved in multiplication.

This task challenges a student to describe, extend and make generalizations about a geometric pattern.