"Derive" or "Differentiate"?

Scientific Calculator On-Line

If you need to display a working scientific calculator to the whole class, look no further.

http://www.ecalc.com/calculator/scientific?ca=BCALC&typ=MIO&src=USB&vrs=...

You can also download a free virtual four-function calculator that can be carried with you, eg on a memory stick.

http://www.ecalc.com/files/mio/ecalc/basic/usb/calculator.exe

Geogebra

Geogebra is a comprehensive FREE dynamic geometry program that can also be used to teach coordinate geometry and calculus.

http://www.geogebra.org/cms/

Circle Geometry - A Beginner's Guide to Geogebra

This Word document is a beginner's guide to Geogebra. Geogebra is a free dynamic geometry program available in both Windows and Mac format from
http://www.geogebra.org/cms/

This document gives a brief introduction to Geogebra in the context of circle geometry.
Thanks to David Crewe for sharing.

How To Read and Comprehend Maths Word Problems

One key ingredient - maybe THE key ingredient - for students to be able to solve maths word problems is being able to VISUALISE what they read. The attached document gives you a step by step approach to teaching students how to visualise word problems as a key step to solving the problem. Thanks to Jude Ocean from RMIT in Melbourne Victoria for providing the core material for this document.

Mystery Maths Words (aka Hangman)

A maths version of hangman. There are links to a range of maths dictionaries if the class doesn't know the meaning of the word.

http://www.mathcats.com/explore/puzzles/mathmysterywords.html

CSI: Squeak Sneak

Sniff out the clues and find the sneaky thief. A little bit of deductive reasoning, and an whole lot of fun!

http://pbskids.org/fetch/games/csi_1/game.html

Point the Centre

Which one and only one of the nine arrows' tips points exactly into the centre of the respective circle?

http://www.puzzles.com/PuzzlePlayground/PointTheCenter/PointTheCenter.ht...

Coin Distances

There are three coins placed as shown in the illustration. Can you slide the middle coin to the right until distance AB equals distance CD?

http://www.puzzles.com/PuzzlePlayground/CoinDistances/CoinDistances.htm

Doo-Dahs

For ActivStudio software. Doo-dahs are a wonderful way to bring information into a classroom discussion in a controlled manner. A Doo-Dah can contain text, annotations or images, even those added or created on the fly. A picture is worth a thousand words, so download the file and have a play. You will soon learn the power of doodahs!

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