Arithmetic & Basic Math

This section contains links to sites on addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and other basic math concepts.

Resources in this category:

A+ Math
http://www.aplusmath.com/

This site can help you learn math: flashcards (Java & non-Java versions), fun games, a homework helper, and advanced problems.

The Abacus: The Art of Calculating with Beads
http://www.ee.ryerson.ca:8080/~elf/abacus/

The abacus is an ancient type of calculator that uses beads for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. This site has instructions for how to use an abacus, an abacus museum, and other interesting abacus facts.

AllMath
http://www.allmath.com/

This site has many things to help you improve your math skills: flash cards, multiplication tables, metric converters, and biographies of mathematicians.

Animated Math Glossary
http://www.hbschool.com/glossary/math/

Interactive math vocabulary builder for grades 1-6.

Arithmetic
http://www.aaamath.com/

WOW! Here is a ton of free, online, interactive arithmetic exercises and problems, challenge games and explanations for grades K-8. Parents and Teachers, make sure to check out the over 200 lesson pages included on this site.

Function Basics
http://library.thinkquest.org/2647/algebra/funcbasc.htm

Find out about the basics of functions here, including how to graph.

Math Baseball
http://www.funbrain.com/math/index.html

Practice your basic math skills and play baseball at the same time! Four levels to play from and algebraic style available.

A Maths Dictionary for Kids
http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/

"An animated, interactive dictionary for students which explains over 500 common mathematical terms in simple language."

PrimaryPaths
http://www.primarypaths.org/

This site is geared towards pre-school and elementary school children and others who do not have experience using spreadsheets and word processors.PrimaryPaths includes both a parent/tutor mode and a teacher mode. The three sections consist of a math practice area that is interactive, an internet-based spreadsheet designed for learning the format, and an internet based word processor designed for learning the format.

Roman Numerals 101
http://www.oliverlawrence.com/romans101/

This site shows all the symbols used in writing Roman Numerals, and how to put them together to make new numbers.

Room 108
http://netrover.com/~kingskid/108.html

Read animated stories with sound effects, try some unusual math problems, play games, or sing songs.

Types of Functions
http://library.thinkquest.org/2647/algebra/functype.htm

This site has links to information on many different types of functions: Composite Functions; Even and Odd Functions; Inverse Functions; Linear, Quadratic, and Cubic, Functions; Monotonic Functions, and Periodic Functions.

Visual Fractions
http://www.visualfractions.com/

"See fractions on a number line and get help identifying, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing them. Play some games for practice. Uses Java."

Webmath.com - K-8 Math
http://www.webmath.com/index2.html

This page will walk you through all kinds of math problems from addition and division to rounding to fractions. You can even learn how to pronounce some really big numbers.