Curriculum

=Curriculum =

**[|MATH: ABCya.com]**
ABCya.com offers many free educational computer games and activities for elementary students. Teachers and parents can have their students/children practicing their math skills at on their computer or Apple device (iPhone, iPad, and iPod). Sharpening math skills has never been more fun! *I would like to point out that there is not registration or downloading. The ABCya.com Web site runs very quickly. media type="custom" key="12549964"

1. ** [|Best Math Apps] from Common Sense Media**
 ====2. ** [|Math Playground] "Play with Numbers and Give your Brain a Workout"** ====
 * Common Sense Media lists the most highly rated math apps available for children ages 2-14. What is really helpful about this Web site is that the reviews include a section about what parents need to know about the app and how it is rated in each category (not just its educational value, but level of violence, sex, cost, etc.).
 * One aspect I didn’t exactly like was that the product descriptions are short. They are about a sentence. I suppose that works, but I was expecting a bit more helpful information.
 * Common Sense Media allows users to find reviews of apps for all devices (Apple products, Android, Kindle, BlackBerry, and Nook). They can be searched by age, device, genre, and theme.
 * This Web site offers “action-packed” games for elementary and middle school students (grades 1-6 plus Algebra and geometry).
 * Not only are there awesome games, but there are FABULOUS videos. They would be great for in class use, or even additions in a class or library wiki.
 * They also link out to adaptedmind.com (another great resource).

3. ** [|NCTM Illuminations] "Illuminating NCTM's vision for School Mathematics"**

 * This Web site is a little less “fun” looking, but is still a helpful resource for teachers teaching math in grades K-12.
 * It offers activities, lessons, standards, and web links.
 * Lessons can be searched by grade or standards met. There are many lessons that include online activities.
 * Activities can be searched by grade level.