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View Resource Mathsisfun.com

Mathsisfun.com was developed by a math teacher from southwest England "to encourage an interest in Mathematics." The website offers "fun bits" and puzzles in mathematics, primarily geared toward children ages 11 to 16. Some topics include long division, fractions, graphs, and proofing. Also posted are an easy-to-print Times Table and a table of prime numbers.

https://www.mathsisfun.com/
View Resource Pumas: Practical Uses of Math and Science

The heart of this National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Jet Propulsion Laboratory site, is, at present, the twelve short examples of "how math and science topics taught in K-12 classes can be used in interesting settings, including everyday life." Interestingly, the examples are written mostly by scientists and engineers, and illustrate what they feel are practical applications of math...

https://pumas.nasa.gov/