Applets and Internet Resources
This assignment explores interactive mathematics applets,
applet collections and internet resources that can support
mathematics teaching and learning.
Applet Collections
The following are five collections of interactive mathematics
applets and virtual manipulatives.
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Description |
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Didax – Virtual Manipulatives
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A collection of free virtual manipulatives for exploring
mathematical concepts. It includes tools such as fraction
tiles, geoboards, number lines, base-ten blocks, counters
and spinners.
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Visnos – Mathematical Demonstrations
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A collection of interactive mathematics demonstrations
that help students explore mathematical ideas visually.
It includes activities involving fractions, geometry,
graphs, probability and other mathematics topics.
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Math Learning Center – Math Apps
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A collection of interactive mathematics apps and virtual
manipulatives for exploring concepts such as fractions,
geometry, number lines, place value, patterns and time.
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Media4Math – Math Tools Collection
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A collection of interactive digital mathematics tools
and manipulatives. It includes tools for exploring
number sense, operations, fractions, geometry and data.
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Math Warehouse – Interactive Math Activities
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A collection of interactive mathematics activities and
demonstrations covering topics such as algebra, geometry,
graphs and other mathematical concepts.
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Specific Applets on Binary Numbers and Powers of Two
| Title |
Description |
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Binary Number Guessing Game
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An interactive activity that uses number sets and
YES or NO responses to determine a chosen number.
The activity demonstrates how powers of two can be
combined to represent numbers.
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Binary Number Visualizer
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An interactive visualizer that allows users to change
binary digits between 0 and 1 and observe how the
corresponding decimal value changes.
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Binary Game
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An interactive game in which users work with powers
of two to construct numbers and practice the
relationship between binary and decimal representations.
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How Computers Work – Binary Numbers
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An interactive activity that allows users to explore
binary numbers by turning binary positions on and off
and observing their corresponding numerical values.
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Binary Numbers
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An interactive game for practicing conversions between
binary and decimal numbers. It provides practice in
recognizing how numbers can be represented using
binary digits.
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Internet Resources on Binary Numbers and Powers of Two
| Title |
Type |
Description |
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Khan Academy – Bits and Binary
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Interactive Article |
An introduction to binary numbers that explains how
information can be represented using bits and the
digits 0 and 1.
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The Binary Number System
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Video |
A video explanation of the binary number system and
how binary place values are used to represent numbers.
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Oak National Academy – Numbers in Binary
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Online Lesson |
A lesson on representing numbers in binary and
converting between binary and decimal representations.
It includes instructional and practice materials.
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NC State – Base Conversion Process
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Tutorial |
A step-by-step tutorial showing how to convert numbers
between decimal and binary representations.
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Binary Numbers Learning Handout
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PDF / Handout |
A learning handout that uses place-value tables and
powers of two to explain how binary numbers can be
interpreted and converted to decimal numbers.
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