This site provides direct interaction with geometric diagrams, courtesy of Java Sketchpad. In fact, if you're patient, you should see a Java sketch appear directly above. Depending on your connection, this might take up to 40 seconds. Try using the lesson ideas from this ThinkQuest entry, which uses authentic NASA technical drawings and includes a link to free, lite-CAD software. Tutorials, slide shows, interactive quizzes, and design projects are linked to the history of the NASA manned space program, including many color photographs.
Lessons are also available in Spanish and French.
In order to inform educators, parents, students and the general public of the nature and difficulty of the ISAT tests, the Assessment Division of the Illinois State Board of Education periodically releases sample tests in each of the fundamental learning area assessed. This page provides links to online versions of the sample assessments. Top Jobs list ways working adults in the UK use maths in their daily work. Puzzles, features describing mathematical tools, and many activities will appeal to students from kindergarten to eighth grade. Lucky students in the UK can also participate in special competitions.