CONTENT:
Purple Math is a great resource for teachers and students. It offers a host of lessons on topics ranging from algebra to word problems.
AESTHETICS:
As the name suggests, the site was designed with an emphasis on the color purple (mostly in the borders and headings). The font size and adequate white space make the text easy to read.
ORGANIZATION:
A link to a lessons index is available on the homepage. Other links can be found within the text on the hompage, and a search tool is available.
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 used in the classroom by teachers or at home by students who need extra help. The lessons are grouped into categories such as preliminary topics, beginning algebra topics, intermediate algebra topics, advanced algebra topics, and word problems. This wide range of topics includes everything from absolute value and factoring to logarithms and inverse functions. The site also includes a list of reviewed Internet links, math book reviews, and tips on buying a calculator.
