MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS EDUCATION SITES

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MATHCATS

This site really makes learning maths fun for kids. From wild, cat-based interactive animations that explain statistics to exciting projects you can set for homework – this site is a winner.

TIME TO TEACH

Hundreds of links to numeracy resources.

KIDS BANK

A series of lessons on banking and money. We have come across this quality web site - designed for children of primary school age that covers:
• all about money • saving money • interest rates • cheque accounts • EFTpos and electronic transfers

WHERE AND WHAT IN THE WORLD IS MONEY

An interactive game where students explore the concepts and origins of money. Great for financial literacy programmes.Click the icon above.

ECONMICS - TRADING AROUND THE WORLD

International trade touches us all. We drink soda from cans made of aluminum mined in Australia, wear shoes made in Europe, eat fruit from South America, build machinery from steel milled in Asia, wear clothes made from African cotton, and live in homes built from North American wood. We take it for granted, yet before we can enjoy these products and materials, traders must negotiate prices and deliver the goods through a network of relationships that literally spans the globe. Play this game to experience the challenges and excitement of international trade. See if you can get the best price for the goods you sell and the biggest bargains for the goods you buy. Watch how the global economy is doing: the prices you'll be able to get and the deals you can make depend on how healthy the global economy is.

STATISTICS NEW ZEALAND KIDS CORNER

Schools Corner contains curriculum based activities and information for teachers. The activities cover a range of topics and all are based on Statistics New Zealand data. Check out the StatZing! newsletters on the site for the latest activities.

DRAWING AND USING PICTOGRAPHS

DRAWING AND USING PIE GRAPHS

DRAWING AND USING STEM AND LEAF GRAPHS

DRAWING AND USING STRIP GRAPHS

DRAWING AND USING TALLY GRAPHS

Learning about, drawing, understanding and reading graphs is a major part of the statistics section of the mathematics curriculum. Statistics New Zealand have ready-to-use lessons for junior, middle and senior primary students on the Schools Corner Section of their site. Many teachers have found them a little hard to find so we have live linked five graphic topics to the web pages concerned. Simply click on the direct links above.

MATHS ONLINE (NEW ZEALAND)

Your zoo is about to receive its first-ever Siberian tiger, a six-year-old male called rover. He’s being moved to your zoo by the Siberian Tiger Species Survival Plan.. There aren’t many of these special animals left in the wild–only about 400–and your mission is to make sure this one thrives in his new zoo home. Since Siberian tigers may not survive in the wild, zoos–including your zoo–may be their only safe haven.

WINGS

This unit of work is part of Science/Putaiao @ Te Papa. Over two weeks, students will embark on a journey of discovery about how and why animals fly and the reasons why humans fly. This online resource contains some general information, including how the unit fits within the New Zealand Curriculum. The section ëSuggested learning experiencesí links you through to eleven lessons, which make up the body of the unit. Click on the Wings Icon above for a direct link.

AWESOME FORCES

This resource is designed to support teachers in developing a unit of work about some of New Zealand’s natural hazards and how to prepare for them. It looks at earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunami - where they can occur and have occurred.Part of this resource is specifically aimed at students (years 4-10, aged about 8-14). It is highly interactive and includes a game, Get Ready for the Big One, that teaches what hazards occur in which regions in this country and what to consider when preparing for and facing them.

SCIENCE TOY MAKER

A non-commercial site where students are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and make fun, mysterious toys that entice scientific investigation. It is a resource to inspire both students and teachers alike.

ZOOM SCIENCE

Visiting this site is often described as being like a 'kid in a science candy store. A virtual classroom with hundreds of lessons and activities for students of all ages. For teachers, Zoom science provides lesson plans and science links. Higly recommended.

AMAZING SPACE ADVENTURES

Online space explorations where students have an interactive experience exploring the solar system, galaxies, black holes and other fascinating objects in space.

TRY SCIENCE

One of the best science sites for students of all ages we have visited. Students take part in virtual field trips, have science adventures, build walkways on top of the canopy of a rain forest, try experiments online and at home, make an amazing robot and much more. Material on this site is provided by Science Centres throughout the world