Math 106 Page

Jim Olsen's Math 106 students

Links: MyMathLab | Westernonline

Announcements

• This web page was up through fall 2013.
• Beginning spring 2014, Edmodo was used.

Long Division Links

PFD Boot Camp (Percents, Fractions, and Decimals) – section 4 is on Long Division

• Two worked examples pages.
• 5 videos.

Long Division online applet http://www.thegreatmartinicompany.com/longarithmetic/longdivision.html

24 Percent Tweets

There are 4 Learnist Boards (1, 2, 3, 4). Each board explains 6 important percent concepts (for a total of 24 concepts). Click>>24 Percent Tweets for the information webpage. Click>>Learnist Board to get started. The 4 Lessons on Percent Change are pulled off here.

TAP and CCSSM Links

• Test framework for the Illinois Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) (basic skills test). (see also)
• Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) (see also my page)

Worked Examples

• How to show SUBTRACTION of integers using take-away, with manipulatives.
• Word problem with a "three-part" ratio. (a:b:c).
• Use regrouping for addition of numbers, mixed numbers, and measurements.
• Use regrouping for subtraction of numbers, mixed numbers, and measurements.

Online Resources

Online Games, Practice, and Exploration Tools

- many games and resources to choose from--organized by grade level.

Online Arithmetic Practice - [seems to be temporarily down - we'll see if they get it fixed] Use the Right Hand Side to enter you answers online and have them checked. New questions when you Refresh.

• Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Decimal (+,-,×,÷)
• Fractions, Order Of Operations.
• Basic Algebra - solving basic equations. (Left-side. Write down your answers and then check against the answers provided.

Basic Skills Practice - to practice topics in Math 106 and 206 and for the Basic Skills Test.

Tips on How to Succeed in Math 106

Click here then click any of the files on the next page. All are written by former students of Dr. Olsen - and Dr. Olsen contributed his Ten Commandments.

Base Ten Blocks Online - with Addition and Subtraction

• Base Blocks - base ten block introduction.
• Adding with Base Ten Blocks - Use base ten blocks to represent addition. Use the "selection marquee" (drag a rectangle) to group up blocks.
• Base Blocks Subtraction - model subtraction with base ten blocks.

Mental math and estimation

• Mastery of the Basic Facts - Here are three videos which give you information, strategies, and practice (online) games for learning and mastering the basic facts. (These are .wmv files.)
  • Video #1 - 4 min 17 seconds.
  • Video #2 - 4 min 54 seconds.
  • Video #3 - 4 min 20 seconds.
• Mastery of the Multiplication facts with Multiplication.com
• Reken Test - (This is software you download free and run on your own computer.) Practice arithmetic skills with Reken Test, for kids about 8-12 and professionals, like commercial pilots or nurses. Highly customizable, it can create lessons on the fly based on the student´s performance, offer predefined lessons, provide extra exercises if needed - and much more.
• Online Practice and Worksheet Generators - including Estimator Quiz , Estimator Four (two person game), and more

Arithmetic with Integers

Addition and Subtraction

• Color Chips-Addition - Use color chips to illustrate addition of integers.
• Color Chips-Subtraction - Use color chips to illustrate subtraction of integers.

Multiplication

• Multiplication Applet
• Multiplication Applet which shows Base 10 multiplication

Math Fundamentals - Includes the Fraction Yellow Pages.

Primes and Composites

Eratosthenes (276-194 B.C.) was the third librarian of the famous library in Alexandria and an outstanding scholar all around. He came up with the "Sieve of Eratosthenes."

• Sieve of Eratosthenes - an (ancient, but still good) way to find the primes.
• Sieve of Eratosthenes – another one - click at the bottom of the table.
• Sieve of Eratosthenes – another one.

Factor Tree - Prime factorization. Computer generated numbers or make your own.

Fractions

• Fraction Model Applet - Set model, length model, and circle (area) model. Nice multiple representation tool from NCTM. Fraction Quiz - includes fractions, decimals and percents.
• Fraction Four (two person game) - includes fractions, decimals and percents.
• Mystery Picture Fractions - Short word problems. All "come out even."
• Online Fractions Worksheets - part of Aplusmath.com Worksheets
• Elementary properties of numbers puzzle
• Math Fundamentals

Percent

Percent of a Whole Applet

Venn Diagrams

Venn Diagram Applet
Shodor Venn Diagram Applet
Venn Diagram Matching Game - test your knowledge
Venn Diagram Shape Sorter - can play in Make A Rule or Guess the Rule mode.

Algebra Games

• Algebraic Reasoning - http://www.mathplayground.com/algebraic_reasoning.html
• Algebra Puzzle - http://www.mathplayground.com/algebra_puzzle.html
• Weigh the Wangdoodles - http://www.mathplayground.com/wangdoodles.html
• More Great Games - http://www.mathplayground.com/games.html
  

General Practice Site

Online Mathematics Practice Worksheets/Quizzes and Review Resources

How to Gain Confidence on Tests

Click here>>for Study Plan Tips

Videos on How to Make Flash Cards

Video #1: Setting up the Word file.

Video #2: Typing in Questions and Answers.

Video #3: How to Fold, Glue, and Cut the Flash Cards - YouTube

You may also download the full resolution .wmv file here>> (may take a couple minutes to download)

Video on the Euclidean Algorithm

"Happy Birthday Song"

Verse 1   

You must have common denominators,
You must have common denominators,
To add or subtr-act,
You must have common denominators.

Verse 2

You must have like units,
You must have like units,
To add or subtr-act,
You must have like units.

Verse 3

You must have like terms,
You must have like terms,
To add or subtr-act,
You must have like terms.

Verse 4  

You must have like radicals,
You must have like radicals,
To add or subtr-act,
You must have like radicals.

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