Resources for Mathematical Reasoning

The Resources for Mathematical Reasoning page is provided for your convenience and quick reference.


 CCRS and 2018 GED® Mathematical Reasoning Institute (Bonnie Goonen and Susan Pittman)


Algebraic Thinking in Adult Education – This paper by Myrna Manly and Lynda Ginsburg explores the role of algebra in the adult education mathematics instruction.  Based on the research, they offer suggestions for revising mathematics instruction and supporting classroom practice.

AnnenbergLearner - Courses of study in such areas as algebra, geometry, and real-world mathematics. The Annenberg Foundation provides numerous professional development activities or just the opportunity to review information in specific areas of study.

Algebra 4 All - A website from Michigan Virtual University with an interactive site for using algebra tiles to solve various types of problems.

Atomic Learning – Tutorials for the TI 30XS MultiView™ Calculator and emulator.

FederalResources for Educational Excellence (FREE) – Teaching and learning resources from a variety of federal agencies. This portal provides access to free resources.

Florida’sInstitute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators – Florida Adult Education has made their resources available to adult educators anywhere.  Go to the Lessons tab to find CCRS aligned lessons designed for adult education students.

Geometry Center (University of Minnesota) – This site is filled with information and activities for different levels of geometry.

Illuminations - Great lesson plans for all areas of mathematics at all levels from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).

Inside Mathematics - A professional resource for educators, including classroom examples of innovative teaching methods and insights into student learning.

Key Elements to AlgebraSuccess - 46 lessons, homework assignments, and videos.

Khan Academy - A library of over 2,600 videos covering everything from arithmetic to physics, finance, and history and 211 practice exercises.

The MathDude - A full video curriculum for the basics of algebra.

Math Games - Practicing the Basics Is Fun!- This pdf from Bonnie and Susan offers 37 pages of various math games that can easily be played in the adult education classroom. Link from the Table of Contents to various math topics, from whole numbers to integers, number lines to calculator activities. Games make learning mathematics fun!

Math inthe News. Media4Math - This site provides you with information/articles of how math is used in the real world.

Math Planet - Math Planet is a dedicated website to the advancement of mathematics.

Math Playground - The Math Playground includes both simple and more complex algebra puzzles. This site is highly interactive and a great place for students to practice their reasoning skills.

NationalLibrary of Virtual Manipulatives for Math - All types of virtual manipulatives for use in the classroom from algebra tiles to fraction strips. This is a great site for students who need to see the “why” of math.

OhioResource Center - Accessible to anyone, the Ohio Resource Center offers educators a wealth of resources for teaching mathematics as well as science, English/language arts, and social studies. Of special interest are Stellas’s Stunners, a collection of more than 600 nonroutine mathematics problems for all levels.

OnlineResources for Teaching and Strengthening Fundamental, Quantitative,Mathematical, and Statistical Skills (NICHE) - A wide array of resources for the different types of mathematical skills.

PBSTeacher Source – Lesson plans and lots of activities are included in the teacher section of PBS.

TeacherGuide for the TI-30XS MultiView™ Calculator – A guide to assist you in using the new calculator, along with a variety of lesson plans for the classroom.

TeachingAlgebra Using Algebra Tiles – An instructor site that provides information on teaching algebra, as well as basic algebraic concepts.

TES - With more than 2.3 million registered online users in over 270 countries and territories, TES provides a wealth of free resources in all academic areas.

Teachers Pay Teachers – This virtual marketplace allows educators to buy, sell and share original teaching resources. Free resources, as well as some at a minimal cost, created by teachers can be found for any level or content area.

Workingwith Algebra Tiles – An online workshop that provides the basics of using algebra tiles in the classroom.


Active Learning in Adult Numeracy (Steve Hinds)


Steve Hinds, director of the Active Learning in Adult Numeracy project, led a functions workshop for KYAE instructors in 2014. Video clips from the workshop along with background essays written by Steve to explain the videos can be viewed on KET’s PBS Learning Media.

 


General Math Instruction


Adult Numeracy Network (ANN) – ANN is a professional community for adult education math instructors, and is affiliated with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). “We are a community dedicated to quality mathematics instruction at the adult level.  We support each other, we encourage collaboration and leadership, and we influence policy and practice in adult math instruction.” 

 

COABE Adult Education Resources – Designed to help adult education math instructors, this resource from COABE offers ideas for teaching math content, preparing for high school equivalency exams, shifting instruction from worksheets to tasks, math games, and much more.

 

EngageNY – Find complete lesson plans aligned to the CCSS at New York State’s free site. They offer a complete math curriculum. 

 

HippoCampus – A free repository for all content areas, hippocampus offers several math collections; e.g., The NROC Project, WHY U, Khan Academy, STEMbite, New Mexico State University’s Learning Games Lab.  Click here for the KYAE customized version.

 

Illustrative Mathematics – This site makes it easy to find math tasks, lesson plans and other resources that address the CCSS and the Standards for Mathematical Practice. 

 

KYAE Math Matters – a blog that serves as a repository for mailings to the KYAE Math Matters distribution list. The postings are a varied assortment of articles, videos, blog postings, etc., just anything which might be of use in programs’ math instruction.  To join the distribution list, send your name and email address to Gayle Box, gayle.box@ky.gov.

 

Learnzillion – After creating a free account, instructors have access to a full K-8 math curriculum and video lesson library aligned to the CCSS.  This is a good resource for the flipped classroom. 

 

Teaching Channel - With a free account, see videos of K-12 instruction, get ideas for teaching to the CCSS, download lesson plans, and more. 

 

YouCubed – This website sponsored by Stanford University is dedicated to research-based strategies for teaching math well and bringing about “high levels of student engagement and achievement.”  With a free account, find math tasks, videos, teaching methods, and more. 

 


Mathematical Brainteasers


The sites below contain free math brain teasers, riddles and puzzles.