Math sites:

1. Math Is Fun: http://www.mathsisfun.com/

   The main content of the site is aimed at basic math skills. However you will find some more complex stuff, and some easier bits. Hopefully there should be something for everybody.

2. Kathy Shrock: http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/

   Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators is a categorized list of sites useful for enhancing curriculum and professional growth. It is updated often to include the best sites for teaching and learning.

    

3. Sheppard Software:  http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/

   is a fantastic site one of our Homelink parents recently discovered.  Use it to learn about U.S. geography, world geography, animals, vocabulary, health, science, math, and history. 

    

4. NCTM Illuminations:  http://illuminations.nctm.org/ 

    

   Illuminations is designed to:

    

   1. Provide Standards-based resources that improve the teaching and learning of mathematics for all students.

       

   2. Provide materials that illuminate the vision for school mathematics set forth in Principles and Standards for School Mathematics.

       

5. Math Forum: Learning to Multiply:  http://mathforum.org/t2t/faq/faq.multiplication.html  

   "Is there a tried and tested best way of learning multiplication?" Oh, it would be so nice if we could have a formula to follow. Studies show, however, that children learn in different ways. Some learn best kinesthetically; some learn best when music is involved; some learn using rote memorization methods; still others respond to a visual display.
   
   

   Many letters received from both parents and teachers ask for help in teaching students their multiplication facts. One parent put it like this 

    

6. Links to Learning:    http://www.linkslearning.org/Home/_index.html Links to Learning has something for everyone! Children will want to visit for the interactive math and reading games. Parents and teachers can log on to learn some of the best strategies to teach math and reading as well as to watch recorded lessons of teachers teaching the activities and strategies in the classroom. 

    

5. Math Playland:  http://www.mathplayground.com/games.html    Practice your math skills with these fun and challenging games. There are action games, puzzles, and other learning activities. Concepts include basic math operations, algebra, percent, geometry, and money.  

    

6. Saxon Math:   http://saxonhomeschool.harcourtachieve.com/en-US/saxonhomeschool.htm    This is your link to the following Saxon Homeschool resources: New Releases, Textbook Corrections, Store Locator, Homeschool Conferences, FAQs, Placement Tests, Scope &   Sequence, Basic Math Facts Sheets, Math Stumpers and Math Enrichment, Research, Request a Catalog. 

7.  Teacher 2 Teacher:  Math Forum:  http://mathforum.org/t2t/

Welcome to Teacher2Teacher, a resource for teachers and parents who have questions about teaching mathematics. 

8. Discovery Education: http://school.discoveryeducation.com/homeworkhelp/math/math_homework_help.html 

   Welcome to the fun and challenge of mathematics!

   On this page, you will find resources to help students master the basics of mathematics of numbers and number operations. Videos and tutorials explain basic operations and help with the mastery of math skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division--essential building blocks for success in mathematics.
9. Harcourt Math Glossary: http://www.hbschool.com/glossary/math2/indexk.html.

   Find definitions, graphics and pronunciations for just about any math term you can use from K-6th grades.