I have been singing the praises of Khan Academy for many years. I am going to go ahead and say it again. This site is amazing. The few problems I had with it before (videos too quiet) software/grading intuitiveness... these things are on point now.
I just used it to help a homeschooler who was math phobic and had not really gotten past Algebra (and some Algebra 2) in one semester, this student has now mastered Geometry and Trig. It takes time and dedication but this site sets kids up for success... and adults too.
Use it whether your kid is homeschooled or not, daily use in the summer will also keep a student from losing ground when school is not in session. Oh, and it covers all subjects now... maybe not in full depth, but it can be a good template to follow as you home educate your kids... for free.
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~posted by Andrea from Nearing fifty and having moments
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Showing posts with label Geometry. Show all posts
Math Vids Free math videos
Mathvids.com provides free math videos for all levels of math from Middle school math through Discrete math. If your student is having trouble learning a concept from their math book, you can help them find the corresponding Mathvid video help them understand better.
You can also use the video as your own online textbook, following the videos and exercises in order. You would need to purchase a workbook or find worksheets to go with it though.
There are ads on these videos, but you can pay a reasonable subscription fee for an ad-less version. I don't mind looking at ipad commercials though. The paid subscription includes the ability to download videos for later use and the ability to make the videos full screen.
Subjects included:
Basic math
Pre-Algebra
Algebra
Geometry
Advanced Algebra (II)
Trig/Precalc
Statistics
Calculus (1,2,3)
Beyond Calculus
College statistics
Linear Algebra
Differential Equations
Discrete Math
You will have to become a member (free) to use the site. Great for middle school, high school, and college.
You can also use the video as your own online textbook, following the videos and exercises in order. You would need to purchase a workbook or find worksheets to go with it though.
There are ads on these videos, but you can pay a reasonable subscription fee for an ad-less version. I don't mind looking at ipad commercials though. The paid subscription includes the ability to download videos for later use and the ability to make the videos full screen.
Subjects included:
Basic math
Pre-Algebra
Algebra
Geometry
Advanced Algebra (II)
Trig/Precalc
Statistics
Calculus (1,2,3)
Beyond Calculus
College statistics
Linear Algebra
Differential Equations
Discrete Math
You will have to become a member (free) to use the site. Great for middle school, high school, and college.
Geometry for the artistic type
For students leaning toward the fine arts and architecture industries, why not teach Geometry according to their interests?
From the site: Welcome to Geometry in Art & Architecture. We'll be taking a long journey together, starting in Egypt, like the travellers in this picture. There, the story goes, geometry got its start when rope stretchers were sent out to put back the boundary markers washed away by the Nile.
In addition to looking at art and architecture, we'll cover any mathematics-related topics as we go along.
Coolmath.com helps you understand math
I stumbled across coolmath.com while seeking a simpler explanation for solving equations with fractions. Coolmath.com covers addition through Trig and Precalculus. I found it easy to follow and think any teen struggling in math can learn from this site.
My only problem with this site is that it has a black background and bright colors. For my son who has migraines, it is difficult to use for more than 5 or 10 minutes at a time. It would be better if the site had a white background. Besides that the website does a good job of explaining difficult math functions and providing extra math practice.
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Check out:Math Games: 180 Reproducible Activities to Motivate, Excite, and Challenge Students, Grades 6-12
My only problem with this site is that it has a black background and bright colors. For my son who has migraines, it is difficult to use for more than 5 or 10 minutes at a time. It would be better if the site had a white background. Besides that the website does a good job of explaining difficult math functions and providing extra math practice.
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Check out:Math Games: 180 Reproducible Activities to Motivate, Excite, and Challenge Students, Grades 6-12
AAAmath.com
I am surprised that I never listed AAAmath.com before. I had been using it as long as I have been homeschooling to help the kids figure out concepts in their math books or online program that was not clear. This site does a great job of explaining difficult concepts clearly.
AAA Math features a comprehensive set of interactive arithmetic lessons. Unlimited practice is available on each topic which allows thorough mastery of the concepts. A wide range of lessons (Kindergarten through Eighth grade level) enables learning or review to occur at each individual's current level.
AAA Math features a comprehensive set of interactive arithmetic lessons. Unlimited practice is available on each topic which allows thorough mastery of the concepts. A wide range of lessons (Kindergarten through Eighth grade level) enables learning or review to occur at each individual's current level.
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