ALRC TECH TIPS
MARCH, 2012
Welcome to March’s
ALRC Tech Tips. We
hope you find these
brief ideas helpful.
Please feel free to
VOLUME 6, NUMBER 1
Peruse and Use
Math Websites: So Much to Choose From
As in other content areas, there are many, many categories of helpful
websites for ABE/GED mathematics instruction. The sites below are just a
sampling of what is available on the Internet.
contact us with any
tech ideas you would
Instructional Sites
like to share with
These sites provide or supplement instruction for students.
other programs. This
is your forum.
Adult Learning
Resource Center
2626 S. Clearbrook Dr.
Arlington Heights,
Illinois 60005
Sue Barauski, Director
sbarauski@cntrmail.org
Tech Notes Contact
Judith Diamond
jdiamond@cntrmail.org
Phone
224.366.8625
Fax
847.378.6225
ALRC is on the Web!
Annenburg Interactives: Statistics: Cast Your Vote
http://www.learner.org/interactives/statistics/
By stepping through the voting process, this Web site introduces and describes
standard statistical measures.
GCSE Maths
http://www.gcse.com/maths/
This Web site provides quick, accurate, easyto-understand explanations of most basic math
topics from fractions through trigonometry.
Practice Sites
If students understand the concepts, but still
need practice, they can access these sites.
Create a Graph
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/
Teachers or students can easily create any type of graph online.
Superkids Math Worksheet Generator
http://www.superkids.com/aweb/tools/math/
Enter the number and the type of problems desired to generate a worksheet.
Supply students with answer sheets to check their computations.
www.thecenterweb.org
Multilingual Site
The Adult Learning
Resource Center (ALRC)
is a member of the IL
Adult Education
Service Center Network.
Sometimes Spanish-speaking students can benefit by a repetition of instruction in
their primary language.
AAA Math: Spanish and English
http://www.aaamatematicas.com/
http://www.aaamath.com/
This well-known site instructs on math topics ranging from arithmetic to
exponents. It has an English and an identical Spanish version.
Test Sites
Teachers and/or students can check their knowledge through these websites.
9th Grade Math Practice Questions
http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/p_test/math_pro1.html
This test helps to estimate students’ readiness for the GED.
IXL
http://www.ixl.com/?gclid=CPSizLih3qkCFUTBKgodPR5HXw
After getting past the child-like introductory page, users will find nicely designed
problems and answers, a full range from literacy level to pre-algebra.
Sites with Problems in Context
Applying computation skills and critical thinking brings math out of the classroom
and into everyday life.
The Franklin Institute: Melting Pot Math
http://www.fi.edu/school/math3/index.html
Information about various countries in the world integrated with mathematics
problems are available at this site.
Math in Daily Life
http://www.learner.org/interactives/dailymath/
This website introduces mathematics framed by activities in daily life such as
cooking, saving, and probability.
Interactivities
These fun websites connect math with visual stimuli and hands-on practice.
Illuminations
http://illuminations.nctm.org/
The website Illuminations developed by the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics with its discussions of math education and creative mathematical
interactivities is a rich resource for teachers.
Harcourt Math Advantage
http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/math_advantage.html
This publisher’s site has interactivities adapted from its K-12 math books for the
Web. These games and challenges cover a wide range of topic areas and most are
quite useable by adults.
Utilities
These websites act as a quick reference or tool to help with problem-solving.
Dave’s Math Tables
http://math2.org/
In both Spanish and English, Dave’s Math Tables provides subtraction grids,
sample graphs for linear functions and formulas for area, volume and surface
areas as well as much, much more.
Holt Rinehart and Winston: Multilingual Math Glossaries
These easy-to-use glossaries are available for many subject areas:
Pre-Algebra
http://go.hrw.com/math/midma/gradecontent/manipulatives/Glossary/Glossary.ht
ml?sz_term=undefined
Many languages including Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese
Geometry
http://my.hrw.com/math06_07/nsmedia/tools/glossary/aga/glossary.html
Algebra http://my.hrw.com/math06_07/nsmedia/tools/glossary/aga/glossary.html
Middle School
http://my.hrw.com/math06_07/nsmedia/tools/glossary/msm/glossary.html
This Month’s Feature
Tables and Formulas in Microsoft Word 2007
For those who do not have time or access to Microsoft Excel, Microsoft
Word can create interactive spreadsheets for students to use.
1. Create a table: Insert ->Table
2. Note Cell labels and numbering
A1
A2
A3
B1
B2
B3
C1
C2
C3
3.
4.
5.
6.
The top row defaults to a header.
Enter numbers.
Click the Layout tab on the far right. (NOT the Page Layout)
Click Formula and options from the drop-down menus.
a. Choose the formula suggested.
b. Choose the number format, decimal places, money etc.
c. Paste a function if different from the formula
7. Alternatively, use the Cell labels along with a mathematical
instruction, e.g. =AVERAGE(A2,B5)
8. To recalculate, enter the changed numbers. Place the cursor before
the original answer. Press F9.
For more information: http://www.ehow.com/how_2105427_do-tablecalculations-word-2007.html
The limited spreadsheets available in Word can calculate and display
complex word problems such as the average of a city’s temperatures
over time or changing data such as occurs in budgets.
As these skills extend students’ math knowledge, the ability to use a
spreadsheet enhances employability.