Now that school is in full swing, my children have daily homework assignments. When my oldest son was in fifth grade, I realized I wasn't quite as smart as I thought I was. Even though I have a Master's degree, fifth grade math was a challenge. I certainly don't remember doing pre-algebra in fifth grade -- what's with this "new math" anyway? Isn't the old math good enough? Ah, but I digress. Perhaps you need help with your child's homework, too.
Here are some helpful sites to bookmark:
Students can ask a tutor for help with specific problems and get written demonstrations. Lots of samples, problem solving strategies and word problems. Covers almost anything pre-algebra to Geometry.
www.answers.com
Just type your question into the box and search
www.duolingo.com
If your child wants to learn a new language, this website is a great resource.
www.bookadventure.com
If your child participates in the Accelerated Reader reading program at school this is an excellent resource. If not, its a great tool for making sure kids understand what they’ve read in a fun way. Students can sign up to take reading comprehension quizzes for almost any book. Parents can also sign up to get reports and monitor their student’s progress.
www.factmonster.com
This site is like a mini-encyclopedia. It gives facts about all subject area for a variety of grade levels.
www.homeeducationresources.com
Free printable handwriting practice pages for both print and cursive.
www.kidinfo.com/SchoolSubjects.html
This might well be the only Internet homework site you’ll ever need. It links students to sites on every conceivable subject area. If you can’t find it here, it probably doesn’t exist on the web.
www.math.com
Offers assistance with everything from basic math to calculus.
www.mathfactcafe.com
Touts itself at the Fact Sheet Factory
Discovery Education Classroom Resources
This site is for basic math—addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Videos and
tutorials explain basic operations and help with mastery skills.
www.sitesforparents.com
This site is a gold mine! There are links to sites for all curriculum areas. You or your
student will be able to download worksheets, create flashcards or play educational games.
I have viewed these websites and found them suitable for all age levels, but I strongly recommend you preview and/or sit with your child if they visit these sites as content may change at any time.
Freelance writer Angela Chastain lives with her husband and three sons.
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More online resources:
National Education Association
Developed through a joint effort between NEA and National Parent Teacher Association (PTA), these guides provide parents and caregivers with fundamental tools to encourage their children's success in school. Free, printable brochures
Ask Dr. Math
Math help for elementary school to high school
Quill
Free writing and grammar tools for students of all ages
EdHelper
Developed by teachers. Offers extra practice in a range of subjects
How Stuff Works
Useful information on how everyday things work
Infoplease
Almanac, dictionary and encyclopedia
Infoplease Homework Center
Kids.gov
Official kids portal for the US Government. Lots of info about government, US history and facts
Scholastic
Homework help for parents
Starfall
Primarily designed for first grade, this site inspires a love of reading and writing. Starfall is also useful for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and second grade.
