Vocabulary
Sometimes it is not the concept the students don't understand, but the vocabulary that trips them up. Be
A Math's Dictionary
This site is a dictionary, but just for MATH! Not only does it give the definition, but it has examples and sometimes a mini practice problem. It is a great resource for both students and parents who haven't seen 4th grade math since they were in 4th grade!
http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/
http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/
Spelling City for MATH!
How wonderful, Spelling city for math but rather than spelling, it's for vocabulary also. The students can choose a grade level and then a topic, such as fractions. The site will have about 10 pre-determined vocabulary words. The student will get the list and then have an option to learn the definitions, use flash cards, play a game or take a vocabulary test. Learning math vocabulary through games- sounds fun!
http://www.spellingcity.com/math-vocabulary.html |
Resources
For both parents and students. Parents-I understand that after graduating high school , some parents don't recall the rules for fractions or the difference between a pentagonal pyramid and a pentagonal prism. Use the resources below to help refresh your memory! Students- when you are having difficulty, look below to see if any of the sites can help you.
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
It is exactly what it sounds like. A library but not with books, with manipulatives. Choose a topic and a grade level and the site will give you a variety of manipulatives to play with. It is a wonderful tool when you just need a little extra help.
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html