With schools closed, many parents are looking for ways to continue their children’s education at home. This can be done incrementally, in the form of small challenges. For fun math-related challenges for learners in grades 3-12, check out Play With Your Math. The site is filled with math challenges that are sure to enrich learners...
Ideas for math + social justice lessons
Radical Math is a site that aims to blend two important topics: mathematics and social justice. The website features ideas for social justice math topics as well as suggestions for integration into the curriculum. With testing canceled in many schools, math educators can use this time to reimagine the curriculum by exploring Radical Math and...
Same or Different: a routine for math comparison
Same or Different is a routine that provides students opportunities to construct arguments when comparing mathematical objects, including numbers or shapes. This routine can provide even young learners with an accessible opportunity to create an argument and can be implanted in virtual or at-home lessons as well as in the traditional classroom environment. If you...
Science, math materials about Arctic, Antarctic from National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation ‘s classroom resources section offers a collection of lessons and web-based materials that teachers and families can use for instruction. Currently, one of the featured lessons available in this section is about a mathematician who went to Antarctica to explore the math behind sea ice. Students are invited to join in...
Web-based math manipulatives to try
The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives offers a library of web-based virtual manipulatives to help make K-12 math instruction more comprehensible for students. By using manipulatives, students can visualize the relationship between elements of the math problems. Teachers and parents can use these virtual math tools to help students understand mathematical concepts being addressed in...
Adventure Academy offers learning activities for kids 8-13
Adventure Academy is offering an extended free trial for students affected by school closures as well as 49% off an annual subscription. This online learning program is for students ages 8-13 and includes learning games and videos for reading, math, science, and social studies. In language arts, students can develop mastery of skills like main...
Try Mathigon, an interactive and personalized textbook
Mathigon is s smart textbook that makes math instruction interactive and personalized. The unique format of this textbook allows students to use their problem solving and creativity skills as they interact with engaging mathematics lessons. Lessons are taught through story problems that introduce students to the real-life applications of math, which helps kids connect to...
Online math tutoring
Just Answer – Math offers free math tutoring from experts in the field. Simply ask your question in their easy-to-use chat feature and get instant help from professionals.
MATHia offers personalized learning for high school math
MATHia is a math software that was designed for students to learn independently, making it perfect for use during school closures, when many students are learning at home. The software personalizes learning by providing real-time feedback and instruction based on the actions that students take. MATHia guides students through sample problems by describing each step,...
Math Antics offers engaging video lessons for basic math
Math Antics is a website that offers a free collection of video lessons that are designed to teach basic math in an animated way that is fun and engaging for students. These videos can be useful for teachers preparing lessons for e-learning or for parents looking to review or teach at home. In the paid...