spanish math internet resources

Dictionaries

• Dave’s Math Tables: English-Spanish Dictionary
  This seems to be the most popular (at least most referenced) dictionary in English and Spanish for Mathematics. The one on www.math.com appears to be the same dictionary, but most sites reference “Dave’s.”
  
  
• Spanish Glossary
  Terms in English and Spanish. Definitions all in Spanish.
  
  
• Diccionario de Matemáticas
  Mathematics dictionary entirely in Spanish (words and definitions). (I also found what looks like an earlier version of this same dictionary.)
  
  
• Math Vocabulary: English-Français-Español
  Word list for all three languages.
  
  
• Glossary of Mathematical Terms and Concepts for ESL Students
  Terms listed alphabetically Spanish-English and English-Spanish (and French). Each term is linked with references for usage.
  
  
• International Electrotechnical Vocabulary Online Database
  Lists and defines terms in English, French, German, and Spanish. Categories include Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Electronics.
  
  
• Comparative CyberLexicon
  Computer and Internet vocabulary list matching words in English and Spanish.
  
  
• Origins of Math Words
  All English, but very interesting.
  
  

Activities

• M@tes
  Multiple choice problems for Arithmetic, Algebra, Statistics, Probability, Geometry, Analysis, and Reasoning all in Spanish.
  
  
• Conexiones Mathemáticas
  Multilingual site with many interactive geometry demos. Direct link to flash demos.
  
  
• Math Basketball
  Interactive game with basketball animation. Practice math skills in Spanish.
  
  
• Basic Skills Practice in Spanish
  Interactive practice basic operations with integers, decimals, fractions, and measurement.

Additional Resources

• Tablas Mathemáticas de David
  Diagrams, graphs, definitions, and summary charts for several branches of mathematics. Same reference as the popular dictionary listed at top. A copy of this is also at www.math.com.
  
  
• El Paraíso de las Mathemáticas
  Web site devoted to mathematics completely in Spanish.
  
  
• Spanish Language Math Resources
  Lessons, activities, and links for teachers and students provided by MathForum.
  
  
• Math Library: Spanish
  More lessons, activities, and links for teachers and students provided by MathForum.
  
  
• Guías Académicas de Matemáticas
  Purchase plastic reference guides with detailed explanations of different math areas (Algebra, Statistics, Geometry, Calculus, Logic, Trigonometry) completely in Spanish. (I think the prices are listed in pesos.)
  
  
• Character Codes Para Español
  This HTML file lists the codes you need to quickly type accents, tildes, and punctuation for Spanish language characters. To download the PDF version, click here.

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Abby Brown - Torrey Pines High School - May 2004