Purple math - your algebra resource Created by a mathematics teacher, this website is aimed at high school students and non-mathematics undergraduates who need to use maths in their university studies. The basics of algebra are explained in a series of interactive lessons, supplemented by practical hints, worked examples and highlighting of common mistakes. There are also homework guidelines, practical tips on good presentation of work and a quiz to assess your own approach to study. From EEVL New Learning Materials on February 3, 2005 at 3:30 p.m..
Seeing statistics The Introduction and Chapter 7 of the printed textbook "Seeing Statistics" by Gary McLelland has been selcted and made freely available online. Using Java and Javascript dynamic graphs and figures provided added value to the text. The emphasis is on visual presentation and active involvement of the student. To access the introduction and the free chapter, click on "free trial of limited version", then click on "Contents" icon and select Chapter 7. From EEVL New Learning Materials on February 3, 2005 at 3:30 p.m..
Probability by surprise This web site contains a collection of Java applets which illustrate various aspects of probability theory. There are also lecture summaries and class notes used for introducing undergraduates to the principles of probability. This project by Stanford university's Statistics Department was supported by the National Science Foundation, USA. From EEVL New Learning Materials on February 3, 2005 at 3:30 p.m..
Maths4Life The Maths4Life Consortium aims to encourage effective numeracy and mathematics literacy education programmes for adults across the UK. This is to be achieved through a series of development and "Pathfinder" projects. Using the website as the focal point, a range of online resources will be made publicly available for researchers, teachers and students, in the form of case studies, research reports, policy documents, learning materials, lesson plans, training packages and a discussion forum. Launched by a conference held in December 2004, the Maths4Life project will run for three years, fu From EEVL New Learning Materials on February 3, 2005 at 3:30 p.m..
Meikleriggs mathematics Originating from a paper based archive of teaching materials for A Level students, this web site is a revision guide for GSCE and A Level mathematics. The guide includes a Solutions Library based on past exam papers, and STEP, a resource developed by teachers in Newcastle for those students preparing for the Cambridge University entrance exams for mathematics. Users of this web site will need to register (free)for access to the materials, although access to an essay on "Proof of the irrationality of the number pi" does not require registration. The site is supported by advertising but deve From EEVL New Learning Materials on February 3, 2005 at 3:30 p.m..
S-Cool Maths AS and A2 level This NgFL approved site is a revision guide for AS and A2 students - the mathematics section covers the main topics within Pure Maths and Statistics, plus a reference section with equation sheets, glossary and exam tips. The material was written by teachers for S-Cool Ltd, a company which provides specialist materials to the government and other educational organisations. From EEVL New Learning Materials on February 3, 2005 at 3:30 p.m..
Mathnerds This is an online enquiry service for mathematics students of all levels (from elementary to undergraduate), provided by a network of teachers, academics and experts from schools, colleges, universities and industry across the United States. Students struggling with specific mathematical problems can email Mathnerds and receive expert help. The basic principle behind the service is not to give answers, but rather to offer guidance in the form of suggestions, links and references, to help the students discover the answer for themselves. The service is supported by Lamar University, Texas. P From EEVL New Learning Materials on February 3, 2005 at 3:30 p.m..
K-12 education curriculum Developed for high school students and those entering higher education, this website offers an online library of "real world learning objects" (RWLOs). These learning materials use real data from government and commercial databases, and other primary sources to teach mathematics using problem solving techniques. Some projects require registration for access. The projects are the result of a collaboration of CIESE (Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education), based at Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey, with teachers and educational researchers. Supplementary mate From EEVL New Learning Materials on February 3, 2005 at 12:30 p.m..
Finite mathematics and applied calculus resource page This online version of books by Stefan Waner and Steven Costenoble, of Hofstra University in New Jersey, summarises the main topics of finite mathematics and calculus for undergraduates. With each summary there is an accompanying quiz, review of main points, and exercises. Supplementary interactive tutorials and texts cover selected topics in greater depth. There is also a game theory simulator, a collection of mathematical utilities and tools using Java and Javascript, and quizzes. To access these resources you need to navigate from the homepage: click on the faculty link, then the alphabet From EEVL New Learning Materials on February 3, 2005 at 12:30 p.m..
Hyperstat online textbook This is the online version of an introductory textbook on statistics which includes hypertext links within the text to a glossary of terms. There is an additional chapter of exercises and a set of instructional demonstrations (using Java applets). The online textbook was developed by Professor Lane of Rice University, Texas as part of the Virtual Laboratory in Statistics project. From EEVL New Learning Materials on February 3, 2005 at 12:30 p.m..
Introduction to probability The revisied edition of this introductory textbook published by the American Mathematics Society has been made freely available on the internet in pdf format, requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader software. Aimed at undergraduates in science, engineering, computing and social sciences who need to develop mathematical skills, the text assumes a some knowledge with basic calculus, multiple integrals and matrix theory. Programs can be downloaded (Mathematica, Maple, TrueBasic and Java) for prfactice exercises and simulated experiments. From EEVL New Learning Materials on February 3, 2005 at 12:30 p.m..
Math League help topics The Math League are an educational organisation in the USA which runs mathematics competitions and contests for high schools, and provides materials for maths quizzes which are used in schools across the country. The main aim is to promote confidence and numeracy skills. The web site provides information about the League's work and a collection of online tutorials introducing basic concepts of high school maths at all levels. From EEVL New Learning Materials on February 3, 2005 at 12:30 p.m..
Chance teacher's guide This is a collection of teacher's notes accompanying the online "Chance", an interactive maths literacy course developed by Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, USA (in partnership with the University of Minnesota and four other colleges). The course uses news items and topical debates to help illustrate mathematical principles and concepts, particularly in the fields of probability and statistics. This complementary teacher's site contains topic profiles discussing how best to use the news items in teaching mathematics, suggests appropriate classroom activities and presents usef From EEVL New Learning Materials on February 3, 2005 at 11:30 a.m..
National Inquiry into the Teaching of Literacy On 30 November 2004 the Minister for Education, Science and Training, the Hon Dr Brendan Nelson, MP, announced details about the Australian Government National Inquiry into the Teaching of Literacy. The Inquiry will be a broad, independent examination of reading research, teacher preparation and practices for the teaching of literacy, particularly reading. From EdNA Online on February 3, 2005 at 8:30 a.m..
Office for Educational Review - Tasmanian Department of Education The home page for Office for Educational Review, Department of Education, Tasmania. The Office for Educational Review was established in 1994. Its principal functions are to report to the Secretary on significant educational issues. From EdNA Online on February 3, 2005 at 8:30 a.m..
Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools - Western Australia Published by the WA Department of Education and Training, Pathways to the Future - A Report of the Review of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities in Government Schools, has received strong acknowledgement from the Minister for Education and Training for the comprehensive nature of the consultation undertaken and the forward-thinking identified within the recommendations. From EdNA Online on February 3, 2005 at 8:30 a.m..
Public Consultations - Victorian Department of Education and Training The Victorian Government is committed to community consultation. This Public Consultations site extends this commitment by providing an opportunity for public comment on important education, training, employment and youth issues. From EdNA Online on February 3, 2005 at 7:30 a.m..
Public Reviews and Inquiries - NSW Department of Education and Training The New South Wales (NSW) Department of Education and Training at any time conducts various reviews and inquiries. It also contributes to and co-operates with others. The reviews and inquiries are aimed at improving methods of operation and maintaining efficient delivery of services. From EdNA Online on February 3, 2005 at 7:30 a.m..
Bulletin de l'institut français d'études andines This is the electronic version of the peer-reviewed journal, the Bulletin de l'Institut Français d'Études Andines (IFEA). The IFEA is devoted to the academic study of Andean society, both past and present, and the journal reflects this mission. Users will find a wide selection of multidisciplinary articles available in full online (via Red ALyC, the open access initiative developed by the Universidad Autónoma de Estado de México), including scholarly contributions from the fields of History, Sociology, Archeology, Literary Studies and Cultural Studies. Articles include an examina From New Humbul Resources on February 3, 2005 at 2:30 a.m..
Estudios sobre las culturas contemporáneas This is the electronic version of Estudios sobre las Culturas Contemporáneas (ISSN 1405-2210), a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published each semester by the University of Colima in Mexico, which is dedicated to research in the field of Cultural Studies. At the time of cataloguing, full-text issues from 2003 onwards were available as PDFs via Red ALyC (the open access initiative developed by the Universidad Autónoma de Estado de México). The journal's contents focus broadly on cultural studies in relation to Latin America and Spain, with some emphasis on Mexico. Users will find diver From New Humbul Resources on February 3, 2005 at 2:30 a.m..
Ámbitos : revista andaluza de comunicación Ámbitos is a peer-reviewed electronic journal developed by a research group affiliated to the University of Seville's Department of Visual Communication, Advertising, Journalism and Literature, which is devoted to the study of communications in general with particular reference to the media in Andalucia and across Latin America. All forms of communication media fall within the journal's focus, including journalism and the press; film; photography; television; the Internet; and email. Interdisciplinary in nature, this journal should appeal to those working within Spanish and Latin Am From New Humbul Resources on February 3, 2005 at 2:30 a.m..
The electronic British Library journal The Electronic British Library Journal (eBLJ) (ISSN 1478-0259) is a peer-reviewed, scholarly online publication devoted to research into the contents and history of the British Library and its collections. This electronic journal, which succeeds the print publication The British Library Journal, was launched in September 2002. Published annually, all full-text issues are freely available via the British Library Web site. Users will find articles on such areas as: the British Museum Library and the development of international exchange of official documents; early 19th century racy and satirica From New Humbul Resources on February 3, 2005 at 2:30 a.m..
Linguistic politeness research group The website of the Linguistic Politeness Research Group (also formerly known as the Cross-cultural Linguistic Politeness Group), contains information about the group and its events, as well as numerous academic papers on this topic. The group was established in 1998 in order to bring together scholars working in the area of linguistic politeness. Resources available on this site include a series of papers on politeness and context (Working Papers on the Web, vol.3, 2002), a list of members and their research interests, bibliographies and information on conferences organised by the group. There From New Humbul Resources on February 3, 2005 at 2:30 a.m..
Text World Theory This is the only website devoted to Text World Theory, which is emerging as one of the most dynamic and influential areas of cognitive study today. Text World Theory is a cognitive-linguistic model of human discourse processing, and was originally developed by Professor Paul Werth at the University of Amsterdam during the 1980s and 1990s. The theory is of interest to cognitive linguists, stylisticians and literary theorists, among others. The site contains a short but useful description of the theory, a bibliography of work in the area, and a link to join a mailing list on the topic. (Martin From New Humbul Resources on February 3, 2005 at 2:30 a.m..
Cognitive Approaches to Literature The Cognitive Approaches to Literature site sets out the principles of a group of researchers in this field as well as providing some useful links to published work in the field. The main content on the site is an interesting page setting out "the principles underlying cognitive poetics - the application of cognitive linguistics to literature". There are also links to conferences in the field and to some related websites. A list of people involved in the research group is given, with email contacts. There is a page containing an extensive bibliography of the field, although unfortunately som From New Humbul Resources on February 3, 2005 at 2:30 a.m..
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