Web Resource #1: Mathisfun.com

This website is a resource for teachers to use who are teaching math at many grades and many levels. It covers not only the mathematical part of education with providing notes and excellent examples for teachers and students, but it gives the reader the option to utilize the provided worksheets, a math dictionary, and mathematical games.

When opening the website, the reader has a plethora of options to click on and research more about a specific mathematical topic. Some examples are data, measurement, money, geometry, algebra, etc. There are cartoon drawings for each category, as well. Once the reader has made a decision on a topic, the information is instantly presented to them. The page provides a quick introduction to the topic, and then it breaks down into subtopics that can be researched. The reader also has the option to go above and below levels in certain topics. For example, when clicking on the algebra page, at the top, the reader can click on the left arrow which goes to Pre-Algebra, or the right arrow can be clicked to go to Algebra II material. All of the subtopics for each page are links which take you to that information. In the specific subtopic, there are many explanations, examples, and interactive questions that help guide students and teachers through the subtopic. At the very bottom of the page after all of the examples, explanations, and figures, there is a section called “Your Turn.” This is where the students can try a few questions on their own after reading through the top of the page. If they are still having questions and thoughts about the subtopic, there is a section after “Your Turn” called “here’s more.” This section gives the reader links to explore a little further and get more understanding of the subtopic.

A great detail about this web resource is that it provides the subcategories with appealing cartoons with quick links to broad categories in math, but it also has a search link for the reader to get to their topic or subtopic much quicker. On the opening screen in the picture, there is no category for calculus, trigonometry, or any subject above Algebra II. Thus, this search box will help those students/teachers who are looking for their specific questions on their subject or topic. A similar and great aspect about this website is that it truly covers all aspects of mathematics starting with counting numbers all the way to solving integrals. This site can truly be used for every level of student. One other perk to this resource is that when a reader is looking at the links and deciding which one to choose, it may be a concern that all of these windows will be open if the links are clicked. However, this site does not produce a new tab every time the reader clicks on one. It updates the current page the reader is on with the new subtopic that is selected. Lastly, the links are very accessible, and the text on the page is very easy to read for students. One con for this site is that with the higher level mathematics, there are not as many interactive activities in the notes for students and teachers to use. 

Overall, this is a very user-friendly site for both teachers and students, and it is presented in a very clear and fun manner for any age level. I would highly recommend this website for readers to use in mathematics courses.