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Interactive game to construct Magic Squares. Different degrees of difficulty and size. Hints and solutions provided.
http://www.allmath.com/magicsquare.php

Tutorial on how to play magic square games. Gives historical background and different types of illustrations.
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Muse: Magic Squares  Do you have a lucky number? In ancient China, people believed that a special arrangement of nine numbers in a square was especially lucky. They engraved this pattern on stones or medallions that were worn as charms to ward off...
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.or...ges/puzzlezone/muse/muse1103.asp

Interactive puzzles to challenge logic and mathematical skills. Immediate feedback with detailed solutions is provided.
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http://www.syvum.com/teasers/

Applets provide an interactive way to learn about algebra and mathematics.
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http://www.fi.uu.nl/wisweb/en/

Games designed to help children understand basic number concepts.
http://www.abc.net.au/countusin/default.htm

Assortment of mathematical challenges based on real life situations.
http://www.figurethis.org/

Be a master architect. Draft a floor plan using software as you learn math, or try other fun "architivities." Designed for middle school students.
http://www.math-kitecture.com

Hosted by the ancient mathematicians, Hypatia and Pythagoras, 11-14 years old students can have fun working through a variety of games and print offs.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/

Small collection of math puzzles and oddities geared toward gifted 9- to 12-year-olds.
http://www.geocities.com/themetagrobologist/nav.htm

Includes puzzles and games to test knowledge of basic skills.
http://www.mff.org/mmc

Has online math games for middle school kids. Worksheets and flashcards too.
http://www.scweb4free.com

A collection of interactive math games.
http://www.primarygames.co.uk

Gives examples of ways that numbers occur in the world around us. Includes puzzles that concern numbers, geometry, speed rates, and logic.
http://www.dansmath.com/pages/danskids.html

Games, crafts, art, and story problems featuring cats. Encourages children and teens to enjoy and explore mathematical concepts.
http://www.mathcats.com/

Interactive games to help learn about using measurements, mazes, angles, and shapes.
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games.html

Offers math puzzles and comics.
http://www.math4free.net/

Many elementary math related interactive tools. Building blocks, geometry, symmetry and patterns.
http://www.fi.uu.nl/rekenweb/en/welcome.xml

This geometry applet is similar to a kaleidoscope in the images it creates.
http://www.geom.uiuc.edu/java/Kali/program.html

Small games to create an interest in mathematics.
http://www.counton.org/magnet/

Test your skills with this weekly series of problems. Includes links to last week's questions and answers.
http://www.eduplace.com/math/brain/