Saturday, February 4, 2012

Awesome Math Websites!

Here is a list of some of the best math websites, compiled here for your convenience.

http://www.gcflearnfree.org/ : One of my personal favorites. The site is incredibly classy with awesome activities for students in a variety of areas. The special education classes use this site to practice real world activities such as using the microwave, counting proper change, using a vending machine and more. This site is really interesting and I encourage everyone to check it out.

http://www.khanacademy.org/ : This is a huge website that is continuously adding new lessons not only about math, but about a variety of other subjects as well. Each lesson is contained in a relatively short video that is easy to understand.

http://www.coolmath-games.com/ : This site is a favorite of the students in my school. Tons of different games that are entertaining and educational.

http://www.aaastudy.com/cnt.htm : This a good site with lots if information and strategies for a wide number of mathematical topics.

http://www.funbrain.com/numbers.html : Cool site with many original and creative games that all require math to complete. As an added bonus, you can even adjust the difficulty level of each game. Also has a reading section.

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm : Another site with lots of great games covering a wide variety of math topics, and for a variety of skill levels.

http://www.brainbashers.com/ : A great site for kids and adults alike. Includes brain teasers, logic puzzles, illusions and other fun activities to exercise your brain.

http://www.math.com/ : Separated into grades. A great site to practice math skills, especially for students who have difficulty with paper and pencil tasks.

http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/math_advantage.html : Some activities require adobe flash player. A nice, simple to use site with activities for students in grades K-8.

Five Paragraph Essay Graphic Organizers

Feel free to use these in your classroom or to help your child if he or she struggles with organizing their ideas.