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Eleven
Year
12 Mathematics B
Authors
Kiddy
Bolger
Rex Boggs
Rhonda Faragher
John Belward
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General Resources
Algebra
Review (pdf)
A valuable first lesson in Mathematics B. This is a focused review of
Junior school algebra, concentrating on topics in which students commonly
make mistakes. Not mindless manipulation - this review requires students
to think about the underlying algebraic concepts.
MathType
Keyboard Shortcuts (Word)
MathType is the big brother of Equation Editor. This file contains a fairly
comprehensive list of keyboard shortcuts for the common maths symbols.
Powerpoint
Example (Powerpoint)
This is a Powerpoint presentation by Morris Needleman. It demonstrates
how Powerpoint can be effectively used as an instructional tool in the
mathematics classroom. Other examples can be found at:
http://www.tburg.k12.ny.us/anderson/ppt.htm
Websites
SMARD
– Secondary Mathematics and Assessment Resource Database
http://smard.cqu.edu.au
SMARD is a collection of classroom-tested resources and assessment for secondary mathematics, including Mathematics B.
Math
Form
http://forum.swarthmore.edu/
A most comprehensive site for the teaching and learning of mathematics.
Michael
Shepperd’s Mathematics Resources website
http://www.geocities.com/michaelshepperd/
A large and growing collection of web pages on secondary mathematics, with useful links for many of the Mathematics B topics. Some of the chapter-specific links below are from this website.
MAA
Online - Columns
http://www.maa.org/news/columns.html
Six monthly on-line columns on mathematics, by leading mathematics writers. The topics are interesting and accessible to Mathematics B students. Another recommended site is
http://abcnews.go.com/sections/science/whoscounting _ index/whoscounting_index.html
for a collection of online articles on mathematics by John Allen Paulos. Note that this web address is displayed on two lines because of its length.
The
MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive
http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/
A comprehensive site on the history of mathematics, famous mathematical curves, and famous mathematicians.
Maths
Toons
http://www.hoxie.org/jo/cartoon.htm
Cartoons that relate to mathematics and technology.
College
Algebra Resources
http://faculty.prairie.cc.il.us/skifowit/car/review.htm
A useful collection of multiple choice questions, many of which relate to Mathematics B topics.
Graphics
Calculators – TI
http://education.ti.com/educator/edselect.html
The main website for TI graphics calculators. Note that you must register (its free) to access the resources.
Graphics
Calculators – Casio
http://www.school.casio.com.au/new.html
The Australian Casio Education site.
Equation
Editor Tricks and Tips
http://www.mathtype.com/features/eeform.stm
Equation Editor comes free with Microsoft Office, and is an effective method of producing mathematical equations and expressions on worksheets and exams. This website shows you how to use Equation Editor to its full extent. You have to register with MathType to access the file.
MathAid
http://mathaid.com/products/Precalc/index.html
Interactive educational software on the Internet for learning pre-calculus topics. A fast Internet connection helps here.