How Parents can support Math at home
Players select two numbers from a grid that equal the given sum.
Timed game.
Basic Addition-Speed Grid Addition
The player races to pair numbers that add up to 10. Before your
child plays, review the pairs of numbers that add up to 10. Site
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Basic Addition-Math Lines
Players select two numbers from a grid that equal the given
difference. Timed game.
Basic Subtraction-Speed Grid Subtraction
A beat-the-clock game in which the player has to decide whether
an addition or subtraction combination will be less than or
greater than 10. In a more challenging version, the player
decides whether an addition or subtraction combination will be
less than or greater than 100. This game is great for developing
number sense and estimation skills.
Larger Addition-Falling Problems
A beat-the-clock game in which the player has to decide whether
an addition or subtraction combination will be less than or
greater than 10. In a more challenging version, the player
decides whether an addition or subtraction combination will be
less than or greater than 100. This game is great for developing
number sense and estimation skills.
Larger Subtraction-Falling Problems
This game provides practice with multiplication facts as players
race to be the first to get 4 products in a row on the game
board. Use "guest pass" to enter game list & play against the
computer.
Basic Multiplication-Times Square
Players score points for finding all the factors of target
numbers set by their opponents. Your child may need some support
to get started. Use "guest pass" to enter game list & play
against the computer.
Basic Multiplication-Factor Dazzle
Up to 4 players compete in this race car game by entering basic
facts. Students can race one another or play against the computer.
Basic Multiplication-Multiplication Grand Prix
Specify facts to practice. Select from addition, subtraction,
multiplication & division. Timed.
All Basic Facts-Math Magician
The player finds the difference between a price and the amount of
money paid. Then the player shows that change using the fewest
coins and bills possible. Talk to your child about some ways to
calculate the amount of change mentally. For example, can he or
she add up from the price to the amount paid to figure the
difference? Site contains ads.
Money: Subtraction with Decimal Numbers-Making Change
The time is displayed in words. A player stops the clock when
hands are in the correct position.
Telling Time-Bang on Time
Identify which picture of a pizza represents the given fraction.
Use arrow keys to choose the correct pizza. Select from 4 levels
of difficulty. Turn off timer and sound if desired. One or two
player game. Site contains ads.
Fractions-Identifying Fractions Game
This site provides math activities that support our curriculum.
Saxon Math Online Activities
National Library of Manipulatives
Other Resources
Reading books with mathematical themes can help students improve their skills
and foster a good attitude toward math. This list will direct you to books
that you and your child may enjoy.
Counting & Number Sense
How Much Is a Million? by David M. Schwartz
A Million Dots by Andrew Clements
Multiplying
Two of Everything: A Chinese Folktale by Lily Toy Hong
Amanda Bean's Amazing Dream by Cindy Neuschwander
Anno's Mysterious Multiplying Jar by Mitsumasa Anno
Sea Squares by Joy Hulme (used in Bridges Grade 4)
The Best of Times by Greg Tang
Dividing
One Hundred Hungry Ants by Elinor J Pinczes (used in Grade 2 Bridges)
A Remainder of One by Elinor J Pinczes (used in Grade 4 Bridges)
The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins
Time
Cluck O'Clock by Kes Gray
Money
Jenny Found a Penny by Trudy Harris
Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst (used in Bridges
Grade 3)
If You Made a Million by David M. Schwartz (used in Bridges Grade 5)
Problem Solving
Anno's Hat Trick by Mitsumasa Anno
The Grapes of Math by Greg Tang
Anno's Math Games by Mitsumasa Anno
Estimation
Betcha! Estimating by Stuart J. Murphy
Great Estimations by Bruce Goldstone
Fractions
Jump, Kangaroo, Jump! by Stuart J. Murphy
Fraction Action by Loreen Leedy
Fraction Fun by David A. Adler
Geometry
Shapes, Shapes, Shapes by Tana Hoban
Cubes, Cones, Cylinders, & Spheres by Tana Hoban
Measurement
How Big Is a Foot? by Rolf Myller
Millions to Measure by David M. Schwartz
Measuring Penny by Loreen Leedy
Counting on Frank by Rod Clement
If You Hopped Like a Frog by David Schwartz (used in Bridges Grade 3)
Math Activities
Math Games & Activities from Around the World by Claudia Zaslavsky