Worksheets
Various worksheets on TONS of math topics you can generate for free!
Basic operations worksheet generator is updated! Make worksheets for whole numbers or integers - all four operations, including add & subtract or multiply & divide - horizontal or vertical - add a border and/or extra workspace, use a variable, and more.
Curriculum
Advice, reviews, and resources to help you choose a math curriculum!
Math Mammoth Multiplication 1
A self-teaching worktext for 3rd grade that covers multiplication concept from various angles, word problems, a guide for structural drilling, and a complete study of all 12 multiplication tables.
Available as an affordable download ($5.00), and also as a printed copy.
Please see also my video below, which explains how to do a "structured drill" for multiplication tables, which is much more effective than just using random drill.
Math Mammoth Multiplication 1
A self-teaching worktext for 3rd grade that covers multiplication concept from various angles, word problems, a guide for structural drilling, and a complete study of all 12 multiplication tables.
Available as an affordable download ($5.00), and also as a printed copy.
Multiplication Mountain CD
This CD contains a song for each multiplication table, including a track for each song where the answers are not sung. The music is jolly, easy-to-listen, varying in style, with medium beats. The song for the sixes is my favorite! The accompanying booklet contains the lyrics, tips for learning the tables, and additional multiplication activities. www.amazon.com
Math Mammoth Multiplication 1
Employs a systematic & logical method to learn the multiplication concept and the tables. The tables are learned in the order of easiest first, emphasizing a specific method of structured drill and also learning the tables backwards. With teach new table, the student fills the 12x12 grid up to the facts already studied, showing how much—or how little—is left to study. www.mathmammoth.com/multiplication_1.php
RekenTest
RekenTest is a free software for practicing arithmetic. It includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, money problems, percentages and fractions. It is very customizable, and gives you a report afterward the practice sessions. Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Dutch.
Price: Free www.4x4software.nl
Calcul
Practice mental arithmetic and fraction operations. Pie chart shows the percentage of correct responses.
Also play against a friend or set a time limit. Price: Free www.luziusschneider.com/CalculHome.htm
Home Help
Create printable math worksheets on different
difficulty levels for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, long division, percentages, or times tables. Price: Free www.tontin.co.uk/homehelp.htm
Tux Math
A versatile arcade game for math facts with many options. Includes all operations. You need to shoot falling comets that can damage penguins' igloos. See also my review. Price: Free sourceforge.net/projects/tuxmath
IronHead:
MathFlash1.2 Freeware Math Flashcard Program for grades K-3 with multiple choice answer buttons. Drill all basic operations including
division with remainder. Can set the program to repeat a fact that was
answered wrong. The range of numbers used is fairly small. Price: Free www.download.com/IronHead-MathFlash/3000-2053_4-7210015.html
Math Carts
A downloadable racing game for young students to memorize addition and subtraction facts. Children choose various animal themed carts and unlock new carts and race tracks as they progress through the facts. There are three difficulty levels. Price: Free sandbox.yoyogames.com/games/163070-math-carts
MathMatic
A simple program for learning and drilling multiplication tables
and division facts. You can also easily print out all the tables or create multiplication worksheets. The "Junior" edition is free and fully functional with limited multipliers. The Student Edition by registration. Price: Free (Junior edition) / $23 (Student edition) www.codexcel.com/sw/mathmatic/
7 Soft-Pak Programs
Contains four math programs (Math Maker, Math Master, Math Use, T/F Math Challengerr) that offer unlimited printable and on-screen activities for practicing math, including 900 multi-level word problems. The Pak also has three language arts programs: with over 4000 words for spelling and reading, plus usage, writing mechanics, reading speed and comprehension, and basic grammar. Price: $3.75 for the 4 math programs; $5.75 for all 7 programs. www.vgernet.net/sbasics
Math Rider
An adaptive software for all basic facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). The gameplay centers around horse riding and quests. The software trains the facts the child has trouble with. Sophisticated statistics available. See also my review. Price: $37 MathRider.com
UberSmart Math Facts
Teaches the basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts. Includes certificates, timed tests, and progress tracking. It filters out problems already mastered.
Price: $24.95; a free 30-day trial. mathfacts.ubersmartsoftware.com
Animated Arithmetic
Shareware
Practice basic facts, column-form addition/subtraction, multiplication tables and corresponding division facts. Progressive help is given with wrong answers. The program is easy to use and appealing with little animations. After completing the set of ten problems, the student gets to visit the game room with puzzles and mazes! Price: $19 www.flixprod.com/arithmetic.html
Math Facts NOW! "Math Facts
NOW!" is a simple yet effective program that will identify weak areas in your child's knowledge of the times tables and basic facts of math, and drill in those specific areas, automatically giving increased drills in those areas. Price: $12.90 Money back guarantee. See a review
sent to us. www.mathfactsnow.com
CapJaxMathFax
Trains all of the four operations including with negative numbers. Includes playing for rating, or for practice, and a progress chart. Price: $59.95; a free trial version available. www.capjax.com
Mad Dog Math
A software for drilling and mastering the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts. Price $29.99; free trial download. www.maddogmath.com
Math Skill Builders: Whole Number Arithmetic
A tool for learning and reviewing arithmetic skills. It has a system for testing and placement at an appropriate skill level, detailed tutoring that explains how to solve problems, and practice solving an infinite number of randomly generated problems both at the computer, and with printed assignments. The program has 52 levels of difficulty, starting with basic facts, progressing through skills requiring regrouping (borrowing and carrying) and ending with complex
long division. Price: Demo version free, full version $34.95 www.sssoftware.com
Math Mammoth Multiplication 2
A self-teaching worktext for 4th grade that covers multiplying by whole tens and hundreds, multi-digit multiplication in columns, order of operations, word problems, scales problems, and money problems.
Available as an affordable download ($4.25), and also as a printed copy.
Multiplication Tool
This online tool lets you illustrate and/or practice multi-digit multiplication using the standard algorithm, partial products algorithm, or the lattice method. www.multiplicationtool.org
Math Mammoth Multiplication & Division 3
A self-teaching worktext for 5th grade that covers multi-digit multiplication, long division, problem solving, simple equations, ratios, divisibility, and factoring.
Available as an affordable download ($4.50), and also as a printed copy.
Basic operations worksheet generator is updated! Make worksheets for whole numbers or integers - all four operations, including add & subtract or multiply & divide - horizontal or vertical - add a border and/or extra workspace, use a variable, and more.
