Understanding Mathematics Internet Resources

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1 New web deliverable versions The Understanding Mathematics series of resources provides high quality, interactive, CD ROM or web-based learning resources for numeracy and mathematics. This document gives details for prospective customers. 1 Introduction 2 What do these resources do to make teaching and learning mathematics easier? 3 Licences and versions 4 UK syllabus correlation 5 MLE support...the concept building approach makes these products stand head and shoulders above all the other products we evaluated." Barry Singleton Head of Maths South East Derbyshire College

2 1 Introduction Understanding Mathematics Internet Resources The objective of this series of 9 CD ROMs is to provide a resource for teaching the core content of Numeracy programmes and Key Stage 3/4. These new versions are now distributable over LAN s, Intranets or the Internet. The products provide a highly structured approach to learning where the user is guided step-by-step through each concept in a topic. At every stage the student has to interact with the computer in completing questions and examples and they are unable to proceed until satisfactory answers have been provided. This approach ensures that students understand one topic before proceeding to the next, and worksheets are provided as a framework for assessment. NEW CD ROM Introduction to measurement Perimeter and area of polygons Circles Solids... volume and surface area Angles and their measurement Angles and polygons Constructions Projective geometry Ratios for areas and volumes The Meaning of Powers Powers in Formulas The Laws of Indices Standard Form Square Root Pythagoras' Theorem Number Tricks Tiles and Algebra Patterns to Formulas to Substitution Adding Expressions Subtracting Expressions Multiplying Expressions Factorising Expressions These resources can also be split into component parts for incorporation into a Managed Learning Environment. Understanding Geometry is a new addition to the series that we are sure you will find useful. Reading & Sketching Graphs Statistics Points on a Grid Transformations Relations, Equations & Fractions Linear Relationships Slope of a Line Equation of a straight line Quadratic Functions Tiles, Balances & Equations Solving One-Step Equations Solving Two-Step Equations Solving Multi-Step Equations Problem Solving Solving Simultaneous Equations Solving Inequalities Solving Absolute Value Equations What s Possible? What s the Chance? Dice Probabilities Binomial Probabilities Geometric Probabilities Pascal s Triangle Independent Events Dependent Events typical screen image Browser-based web MLE compatible resources Flexible learning resource: teacher-centred or student centred Sensible style and approach makes resources suitable for all age ranges High levels of interactivity engage and stimulate learners Suitable for Application of Number and Numeracy programs Extensive use of worksheets for off-computer work and assessment Contact us NOW for a demo version Meaning of Percent Percent to Fraction/Decimal Decimal/Fraction to Percent Percent of a Number Problems Involving Percent Percent in Business Meaning of Fractions Multiplication Table Equivalent Fractions Adding and Subtracting Fractions Multiplying and Dividing Order of Operations Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers Fractions and Decimals Meaning of Integers Adding Integers Subtracting Integers Multiplying Integers Dividing Integers Order of Operations

3 2 What do these resources do to make teaching and learning mathematics easier?...the integers CD I bought and tried with year 8 students, one of whom has great difficulty concentrating. During the lesson she started to talk about a TV programme but got so involved with the next question she forgot about the conversation and finished the module of work without further distractions..." Lena Gooch, Abacus Tutors, Peterborough Students interact with the software on nearly every screen Help students really understand mathematics Each module slowly builds students understanding of mathematical concepts within a topic using a mixture of traditional and new teaching techniques. In each section students are introduced to concepts by the use of step-by-step explanations and simulations. High quality animation is used to make links between mathematical terminology and symbols and the real world. Students understanding of the concepts in a section is built slowly and incrementally. Save staff time and effort The structured nature of the resources helps alleviate low staff/student ratios and saves chalk and talk time. Pre-prepared worksheets and quizzes help save preparation time and the burden of assessment. Build student confidence The student-centred nature of the programs means that students of different abilities can work at their own pace and not get embarrassed by their lack of understanding. Teacher s folder Increase understanding through interactivity Each section builds understanding and increases retention through the use of hundreds of simple, yet effective, interactive exercises. This is much more than a few drag and drop exercises: students are required to interact by entering answers in numerical and word form throughout each module.

4 The core strength of the products is that they promote learning through understanding Increase motivation through interactivity Each section contains a series of randomised practice questions that students can use to check their knowledge. Students redo these questions as many times as they like. Help students on several courses These resources can be used in several courses including Application of Number, GCSE, GNVQ engineering mathematics. (See curriculum correlation chart.) The gimmick-free approach of the resources makes them suitable for mature students. Practice questions build student confidence Provide proof of attendance Each section contains a multi page worksheet (editable) which provides a framework for students to formulate notes and to answer questions. Allow your students to learn anywhere The resources are all supplied on CD ROM. On installation multi user versions are copied across to your server so that you can use them on computers in your classroom, in your library, on your intranet or on the Make assessment easier Each module is supplied with a mini exam which provides 25 randomised questions. Students can take this as many times as they want to and can instantly see correct answers for any mistakes they made. Print outs of this and the worksheets provide easy assessment and can be inserted into student folders as proof of attainment. Sections can be inserted into Managed Learning Environments and mixed with multiple choice questions of your own design Randomised and marked questions provide proof of attaiment

5 3 Licences and versions The following prices and versions are available. Please call us for quotations on delivery for wide area networks and intranet systems. Single user and Local Area Networks Description Code Understanding Algebra V2.0 CD ROM 10 user MANUA102 Understanding Algebra V2.0 CD ROM Single user MANUASI2 Understanding Algebra V2.0 CD ROM Site licence MANUASL2 Understanding Equations V2.0 CD ROM 10 user MANUQ102 Understanding Equations V2.0 CD ROM Single user MANUQSI2 Understanding Equations V2.0 CD ROM Site licence MANUQSL2 Understanding Fractions V2.0 CD ROM 10 user MANUF102 Understanding Fractions V2.0 CD ROM Single user MANUFSI2 Understanding Fractions CD ROM Site licence MANUFSL2 Understanding Geometry V2.0 CD ROM 10 user MANUM102 Understanding Geometry V2.0 CD ROM Single user MANUMSI2 Understanding Geometry V2.0 CD ROM Site licence MANUMSL2 Understanding Graphing V2.0 CD ROM 10 user MANUG102 Understanding Graphing V2.0 CD ROM Single user MANUGSI2 Understanding Graphing V2.0 CD ROM Site licence MANUGSL2 Understanding Integers V2.0 CD ROM 10 user MANUI102 Understanding Integers V2.0 CD ROM Single user MANUISI2 Understanding Integers V2.0 CD ROM Site licence MANUISL2 Understanding Percent V2.0 CD ROM 10 user MANUC102 Understanding Percent V2.0 CD ROM Single user MANUCSI2 Understanding Percent V2.0 CD ROM Site licence MANUCSL2 Understanding Powers V2.0 CD ROM 10 user MANUX102 Understanding Powers V2.0 CD ROM Single user MANUXSI2 Understanding Powers V2.0 CD ROM Site licence MANUXSL2 Understanding Probability V2.0 CD ROM 10 user MANUB102 Understanding Probability V2.0 CD ROM Single user MANUBSI2 Understanding Probability V2.0 CD ROM Site licence MANUBSL2 Understanding Mathematics Teachers' Manual Folder MAMATTM2 Note that LAN Site Licence limits use to 50 concurrent users at any one time on a Local Area Network. Intranet / Wide Area Networks Description Understanding Mathematics Intranet 50 user Understanding Mathematics Intranet 100 user Understanding Mathematics Intranet 250 user Code MANIN50 MANIN100 MANIN250

6 The objective of these licences is to allow students at schools and colleges to use the resources both within the institution and from a computer at home. These licences allow disassembly of the products into their element form and include unlimited phone/ technical support from Matrix Multimedia technical staff to assist in incorporating products into a Managed Learning Environment. These licences are valid for one Educational Establishment: please contact us for a copy of the licence agreement if you are in doubt as to whether you qualify as one Educational Establishment or two. Bulk discounts for Purchasing organisations that manage more than one Educational Establishment are available. 4 Syllabus correlation The following table gives a breakdown of where the Understanding Mathematics CD ROMs can be used. Application of Number Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 GCSE National Curriculum Key Stage 3 Scottish Standard Grade Fractions Meaning of fractions * * * * * * The multiplication table * * * * * * Equivalent fractions * * * * * * Adding fractions * * * * * Subtracting fractions * * * * * Multiplying fractions * * * * * Dividing fractions * * * * * Order of operations * * * * * Improper fractions and mixed numbers * * * * * Fractions and decimals * * * * * Powers Meaning of Powers * * * * * Powers in formula * * * * *

7 The Laws of Indices * * * * Standard Form * * * * Square root * * * * * Pythagoras' Theorem * * * * * Algebra Number tricks * * * * * Tiles and patterns * * * * * Patterns to formulae to substitution * * * * * Adding expressions * * * * * Subtracting expressions * * * * * Multiplying expressions * * * * * Factorising expressions * * * * Graphing reading and sketching graphs * * * * * * Statistics * * * * * * Points on a grid * * * * * * Transformations * * * Relations, equations and functions * * * * * linear relations * * * * * Slope of a line * * * * * Equation of a straight line of a line * * * * * Quadratic functions * * * Equations Tiles and balances * * * * * Solve one step equations * * * * * Solve two step equations * * * * * Solve multi-step equations * * * * * Problem solving * * * * * Simultaneous equations * * Solving inequalities * * Solving absolute value equations * * * * Probability What's possible? * * What's chance? * * Dice probabilities * * Binomial probabilities * * Geometric probabilities

8 Pascal's triangle * * Independent events * * Dependent events * * Percent Meaning of percentage * * * * * * Percent to fraction/decimal * * * * * * Fraction/decimal to percent * * * * * * Percent of a number * * * * * * Problems involving percent * * * * Percent in business * * * * Integers Meaning of integers * * * * * * Adding integers * * * * * * Subtracting integers * * * * * * Multiplying integers * * * * * * Dividing integers * * * * * * Order of operations * * * * * * Measurement and Geometry Introduction to measurement * * * * * * Perimeter and area of polygons * * * * * * Circles * * * * * * Solids..volume and surface area * * * * * * Angles and their measurement * * * * * Angles and Polygons * * * * * Constructions * * * * * Projective Geometry * * * * * Ratios for areas and volume * * * * * Copyright 2002 Matrix Multimedia Ltd. 5 MLE support Understanding Mathematics modules can be easily integrated into MLE's as courseware. The separate sections of each module have been compartmentalised to aid integration into MLE's. Each section, or micro-module, is self contained and capable of being used as a stand-alone resource. Worksheets, in PDF and DOC form, can be integrated into the resource, or can be used as MLE resources in their own right. These resources can be easily set up as items of courseware and assigned to students as they progress through the module. Your MLE manager will understand how this can be done by reading the following:

9 The following information will be useful in putting the Understanding Mathematics series onto your MLE. You may wish to pass this information on to your MLE technical manager. Basics of an Understanding Mathematics chapter Each chapter contains the files for a Macromedia Authorware piece and an HTML wrapper. Chapters are given meaningful names that match the chapter title. This is to aid location of the chapter prior to its insertion into the MLE. Files inside the chapter follow a simple naming convention. Each chapter has a common phrase which will appear in all filenames e.g. 4Alg, 3Geom etc. The common phrase consists of the chapter number and a short descriptive phrase to indicate the product. For MLE managers the only important file is the l_<common PHRASE>_1.htm file e.g. l_4alg_1.htm. This file contains the embedded Authorware piece. You should link to this page, or use this page as a template for your own HTML wrapper. When setting up a MLE resource the files must be treated as a block and copied or moved together. PDF's for the chapter can be found in the main PDF folder. Select the ones that correspond to the chapter number, as defined above. Similarly DOC files can be found in the main worksheet folder. The Macromedia Authorware plug-in Modules are made with Macromedia Authorware, a widely used development tool. To be able to view an Authorware piece a plug-in is required. This plug-in can be obtained from a number of sources. The CD ROM has two versions of the plug-in. In the Plugins folder there is both an executable that can be run to install the plugin, and an ActiveX version that gets auto installed when the accompanying HTML page is viewed by ActiveX compatible browsers such as Internet Explorer. Alternatively the plugins are available direct from the Macromedia web site at Please contact us for further information.