Miscellaneous Math Encounters

While researching I came upon some wonderful resources that are useful for all sorts of reasons.The first one I came across was Lure of Labyrinth. This is a great game (what kid does not like a game?) that is based on Pre-Algebra principles.

Students play a variety of games that have to do with patterns, proportions, fractions, ratios...it is endless.As the students become more involved the games get harder and levels higher. Not to mention that the whole game has a plot (to free imprisoned pets). I gave this to my high flying group and they were stuck to it like glue, one of my students went home and played all weekend desperate to solve the many puzzles.

IXL is another math site that I have introduced to parents who have needed a digital tutor for basic math skills. It is easy and fairly inexpensive to sign up a child and the parents can easily monitor their progress and time spent. I spoke with some of the lower grade teachers who use it more often and they really like the way it moves through the basics. I had a few students play it but they were bored by it fairly quickly. I do still recommend it to parents for the basics, it has helped some of my students catch up on some skills they should have had before entering fifth grade.

And last but not least, one of my very favorites... Mr. Nussbaum!

I use this a lot for reinforcing skills. It is very easy to find both games and tools on Mr. Nussbaum's site. He has so many different ways of teaching skills and concepts, he is really like an old friend....