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Purple Math - Your Algebra Resource
Strong, simple, deep site for algebra help.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12, Advanced

http://www.purplemath.com

	CONTENT: Purple Math is a great resource for teachers and students. It offers a host of lessons on topics ranging from beginning to advanced algebra as well as problem solving.
	AESTHETICS: As the name suggest, the site is purple! A purple border that is not unattractive surrounds the text-based pages. The font size and adequate white space makes the text easily read.
	ORGANIZATION: The content is divided into three major sections that are available as text links on the main page. Each links back to the homepage and there is a search feature.
	REVIEW: Purple Math was developed by teacher Elizabeth Stapel for her Western International University math students. It is written in a light-hearted style that students will appreciate. The lessons can be easily incorporated into classroom instruction by the teacher or used by the student who needs a little extra help or as enrichment. The lessons are grouped into preliminary, beginning, advanced and solving word problems. The wide range of topics includes everything from absolute value and factoring numbers to graphing: linear equations to solving radical equations to factoring quadratics to logarithms and much more. Included is a list of reviewed Internet links that are arranged by category, a list of homework guidelines for mathematics and a self-survey of math study skills.
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