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TouchMath - TouchMath is a multisensory program that uses its signature TouchPoints to engage students of all abilities and learning styles. Free Samples for math students grades K-5 in sample section. (Y)
Fun Brain: Numbers - Online math games for kids. Grades K-8 (Y, M)
Scweb4free.com - Free Online Math Games. Free online math games- An interactive web site that includes math flash cards, games and worksheets . Elementary and middle school kids can use these activities to improve their skills. Parents use our tools to allow kids to practice up on the areas the class is working on, or on the next grade level. These flash cards , games and worksheets are free for the general public. Grades K-8 (Y, M)
Biz KID$ - A television show from PBSKids where kids teach kids about money and business and is just about the perfect maturity level for any 11 year old. Each episode focuses on one aspect of business and money management such as credit, the art of negotiation, wise spending, budgeting, and more. The website contains accompanying lessons and activities for each episode. Some of the materials are clearly meant for classroom teachers but there can easily be adapted for home use. Episodes are available to watch on the website. (M)
BrightStorm Math - Brightstorm Math uses online video to comprehensively cover the topics found in major textbooks, state frameworks and NCTM standards: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and Precalculus (Calculus coming soon!). The site contains over 1,800 engaging online videos with clear and concise concept explanations and sample problems. The math section is entirely free but the SAT/ACT prep section is not. Free registration is required to view more than a sample of the videos. (M, O)
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