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Heinemann Outcomes: eMaths 7 CSF II Edition

Useful Websites

Egypt: Hieroglyphics
http://www.greatscott.com/hiero/
A colourful site offering general information and diagrams on hieroglyphics. A conversion calculator is included which will change any Hindu-Arabic number into the equivalent Egyptian numeral.
Textbook page/s: 6
Lee's useless Roman numeral converter
http://home.hiwaay.net/~lkseitz/math/roman/
This site will convert any Hindu-Arabic numeral to the equivalent Roman one. The site has further links to an explanation of the Roman system.
Textbook page/s: 6
Search for the biggest numeric palindrome
http://www.floot.demon.co.uk/palindromes.html
If you want to known more about the search for the most “delayed” palindrome then this is the site for you.
Textbook page/s: 9
How to construct magic squares
http://mathforum.org/alejandre/magic.square/adler/adler4.html
Manipulation of magic squares and some instructions on different methods for creating magic squares.
Textbook page/s: 18
The four 4s puzzle
http://mathforum.org/ruth/four4s.puzzle.html
Answers to the puzzle.
Textbook page/s: 43
The 1998 puzzle
http://mathforum.org/~judyann/1998.html
Solutions to the 1998 puzzle for every number up to 100.
Textbook page/s: 43
World civilisations
http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/WORLD.HTM
Maths in Action. From Washington State University. An internet and classroom anthology.
Textbook page/s: 48c
Factors and greatest common factors
http://www.mathsteacher.com.au/year7/ch03_prime/05_comm/fac.htm
Common factors.
Textbook page/s: 59
Prime numbers
http://mathforum.org/dr.math/faq/faq.prime.num.html
Definition of prime number plus a list of primes. General information provided on The Sieve of Eratosthenes.
Textbook page/s: 63
The Math Forum: Prime numbers
http://mathforum.org/library/topics/prime_numbers/
A wide number of resources and links to prime number activities and general information.
Textbook page/s: 64
Fibonacci numbers and nature
http://www.mcs.surrey.ac.uk/Personal/R.Knott/Fibonacci/fibnat.html
Different Fibonacci links presented plus activities.
Textbook page/s: 70
Comparing fractions
http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/Patterns/
A colourful, fun site that allows you to compare the size of various shapes and use these shapes to find equivalent fractions.
Textbook page/s: 91
Simplifying fractions
http://www.sosmath.com/algebra/fraction/frac3/frac33/frac33.html
A quick explanation of how to simplify fractions followed by some questions you can try out for yourself.
Textbook page/s: 94
Addition of fractions
http://www.sosmath.com/algebra/fraction/frac3/frac37/frac37.html
A quick explanation of how to add simple fractions followed by some questions you can try out for yourself.
Textbook page/s: 101
Addition and subtracting using mixed numbers
http://www.sosmath.com/algebra/fraction/frac5/frac5.html
A quick explanation of how to add and subtract mixed numbers followed by some questions you can try out for yourself.
Textbook page/s: 103
The Pyramid
http://www.aloha.net/~hawmtn/pyramid.htm
Maths in Action: The pyramid and Horus eye fractions.
Textbook page/s: 104d
Babylonian mathematics
http://www-history.mcs.st-andrews.ac.uk/Indexes/Babylonians.html
Old Babylonian mathematics.
Textbook page/s: 104d
Egyptian mathematics
http://www.math.tamu.edu/~don.allen/history/egypt/egypt.html
Maths in Action: Egyptian mathematics. A detailed explanation based on 2 papyri.
Textbook page/s: 104d
More fractions
http://www.staff.vu.edu.au/mcaonline/units/fractions.html
Maths in Action. A review of fractions.
Textbook page/s: 104d
Sexagesimal notation
http://www.spirasolaris.ca/sbb1sup1.html
Maths in Action. Babylonian maths and sexagesimal notation
Textbook page/s: 104d
Fraction review
http://www.saab.org/mathdrills/fraction_a.html
This site will allow you to set the type of problem you want and the level of difficulty. It then generates a series of problems for you and will correct your answers and keep a running tally of how many you get right. Useful for test preparation.
Textbook page/s: 119
Decimal conversions
http://mathforum.org/dr.math/faq/faq.fractions.html
An explanation of place value and the use of decimals followed by a detailed explanation of how to convert decimals to fractions. Plenty of extension work here on recurring decimals.
Textbook page/s: 139
Woolworths
http://www.woolworths.com.au/
Woolworths home shop.
Textbook page/s: 168b
Decimals review
http://www.realityeducation.com/RealWorldMathSkills.htm
Real world assignments using decimals. Balancing a checkbook.
Textbook page/s: 169
History of measurement
http://ellerbruch.nmu.edu/CS255/JONIEMI/metricsystem.html
General background on the history of measurement presented. The imperial system and its problems are also outlined. Includes some fun diagrams.
Textbook page/s: 178
Perimeters, Areas, and Volume
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/maths/measures/perimeter_2_intro.shtml
Definitions, examples and problems with worked examples.
Textbook page/s: 214
Measuring angles
http://www.calverms.legend.yorks.com/angl03pg.htm
General explanation of angles and their background.
Textbook page/s: 241
Angles review
http://www.mathleague.com/help/geometry/angles.htm
A site that covers definitions and examples of everything you need to know about angles.
Textbook page/s: 282
Fun with money
http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/pro/rich.html
A fun problem solving lesson that investigates the effects of doubling your money over a period of time.
Textbook page/s: 304
Calendar magic
http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/Lessons/calen.html
A fun mathematical puzzle using the calendar. Try it on your friends (or maybe teachers). The algebra behind the trick is demonstrated.
Textbook page/s: 310
A chess problem
http://www.enchantedmind.com/puzzles/knights/knight.html
An online interactive chance to try and solve a similar problem for a different chess piece. In this case we use the knight which travels in an L shape in any direction. It must move either 1 or 2 in a straight line and then either 1 or 2 (not the same number as the first move) at right angles.
Textbook page/s: 322
Plotting points
http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/projects/mepres/book7/bk7i3/bk7_3i2.htm
An interactive site that allows you to practice plotting points.
Textbook page/s: 326
XY Charts
http://www.xycharts.com/history.html
Maths in Action. Rene Descartes and Piet Mondrian had this in common.
Textbook page/s: 328a
Solving equations 1
http://www.sosmath.com/algebra/solve/solve0/solve0.html
If you are enjoying solving equations and would like more of a challenge then try this site which opens a menu of work you can extend yourself with.
Textbook page/s: 355
Matching equations game
http://www.schoolzone.co.uk/
Textbook page/s: 355
Matching equations game
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/shockwave/games/equationmatch.html
A colourful game site that involves matching equations.
Textbook page/s: 355
Solving equations 2
http://www.webmath.com/
This site will allow you to enter an equation and the solution will be provided, along with an explanation of how to solve the equation.
Textbook page/s: 355
Polyominoes
http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/Lessons/Polys/poly1.html
An online puzzle similar to the polyiamonds but it uses a square as the basic shape. Answers are included.
Textbook page/s: 382
Australian Bureau of Statistics
http://www.abs.gov.au
The homepage of the Australian Bureau of Statistics which leads to hundreds of sets of data. Can be very useful for project work.
Textbook page/s: 428