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MATHEMATICS and STATISTICS

CHANCE News
    A newsletter for teachers that demonstrates the relevance of statistics. (Dartmouth)

Curious and Useful Math
    Multiplication and division tricks, famous math tales, word problems, and other
curious and useful math oddities.

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus Resource Page
    Full units and tutorials, tools, quizzes by Stefan Waner and Steven R. Costanotle of Hofstra University.  Based on their texts Finite Mathematics Applied to the Real World, Calculus Applied to the Real World, and Calculus and Finite Mathematics Applied to the Real World.  College level.

Math in Daily Life
    An exploration into how numbers affect everyday decisions.

The Mathematical Art of M.C. Escher

A Mathematical Atlas: a Gateway to Modern Mathematics
    A marvelous reference source to the entire field by Dave Rusin.   Includes careful definitions, examples, history, and bibliography.

Mathematicians of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries
    From University of Dublin, adapted from A Short History of Mathematics, by W. Rouse Ball, 4th ed. 1908.

A Maths Dictionary for Kids
    Compiled by Jenny Eather; for elementary through high school students; includes illustrations and animation of concepts.  Useful Middle School site.

Decimal and Metric Equivalent Card
    Use this easy chart to convert inches to centimeters, pounds to kilograms, Fahrenheit
to Celsius, and more.

Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (new NCTM publication)

Probability and Statistics
    Eric Weisstein's World of Mathematics

What is Statistics?
    American Statistical Association site; includes information on careers using statistics

Last Reviewed: March, 2010