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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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