STEM Learning: Mathematics and Statistics Edition
April is Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month! Started in 1986, the goal is to increase the public’s understanding of and appreciation for mathematics and statistics. These websites are for parents, teachers, and kids to enjoy some numbers fun!
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1. Education.com
Education.com provides nearly 10,000 mathematical learning materials developed by educational experts. The site offers free downloadable worksheets that cover a wide range of math concepts for students of all ages and grade levels.
Additionally, the website has math games to help students increase their knowledge.
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2. Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a non-profit organization that provides free learning resources for all grade levels. This includes practice exercises and instructional videos that students can take at their own pace even outside the classroom. Educators can also browse the website by grade level for materials to supplement in-class teaching.
Don’t forget to check out Khan Academy Kids for more home learning resources and teacher tools!
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3. Splash Learn
Splash Learn provides thousands of math educational resources for kids from Preschool to Grade 5. It includes worksheets and games ranging from number sense to geometry topics. Parents and teachers can use the free worksheets to help children develop their reasoning and critical thinking skills.
Sign up for an account to receive a plethora of educational materials.
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4. Funbrain
Funbrain Math Zone offers a variety of fun math games applicable for Preschool to Grade 8. Their virtual playground allows kids to hone their problem-solving skills while remaining engaged. Try this website if you’re searching for creative ways to tackle addition, fraction, and shapes.
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5. Math Learning Center
The Math Learning Center has activities and collections that are suitable for Preschool to Grade 5. Activities include math problems that have prompts to help facilitate thinking,
The access is all free and available in multiple versions: a web app for all modern browsers and downloadable versions for systems and devices.
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6. NRICH
NRICH is a project by the University of Cambridge that provides free online mathematics resources for ages 3 to 18. The website contains games, articles, and activities focused on developing problem-solving skills. NRICH also facilitates events for teachers and students including webinars.
Educators can search by topic for a comprehensive list of educational documents.
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7. Math is Fun
Math is Fun lives up to its name because of its easy-to-understand articles and enjoyable math games for children in Kindergarten to Grade 12. The materials provide concise sentences with graphics, making it a light read even for students.
If you’re looking for challenging math activities, don’t miss the math and logic puzzles tab on the site.
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8. PBS Kids
PBS Kids Math Games provides curriculum-based entertainment using media and technology. Teachers can use the games or videos as extensions of topics discussed in the classroom. It also works well as an icebreaker to help students visualize topics before beginning.
For parents, you can visit PBS Kids For Parents to get more parenting resources and kids’ activities.