Math Tools for Kids
Math can be difficult to learn, and children sometimes need more practice and guidance than teachers and parents can provide. There are many websites for kids to use as tools to gain further understanding of math concepts. These websites make practicing math fun and interesting by offering nontraditional ways of learning math skills.
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SuperKids.com
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SuperKids.com is a free website that allows users to create worksheets to teach or reinforce basic skills in various subjects. This website is a useful tool for students who need more practice in a certain area than the teacher and textbook provide. Basic math is one subject area for which this website creates worksheets. It offers numerous math sub-categories, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, and averages. When you choose to create a worksheet, the site allows you to choose a difficulty level and the number range and number of problems to include.
MathGoodies.com
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MathGoodies.com provides free math resources for students, teachers and parents. For students, it provides tutorials, worksheets, games, puzzles and homework help. This website offers materials on everything from basic math through calculus, which makes it applicable to all ages. However, the website caters to teenagers rather than younger children--you must be at least 13 and must register to participate in their forums. Therefore, younger children need adult assistance navigating the site. Some math areas have more tools than others, but all provide forums where students can post homework questions and receive responses, usually within one day. Website operators delete accounts that have been inactive for two weeks, so Math Goodies is most useful for consistent users.
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APlusMath.com
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APlusMath.com is a kid-friendly website that provides math tools for students who want to sharpen their basic math skills. Within this website, students can work on specific math skills, such as addition, multiplication and division, using flashcards, worksheets and games. The variety of options prevents students from getting bored and makes them more likely to study longer and have fun while learning. The website offers a basic homework helper, where students can plug in numbers and get an answer, but no personal homework aid.
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