SPH Libraries: Parent Resources: Homework Help

Math Fundamental Drills

All students, all grades one to six are encouraged to do XTRA MATH (Xtramath.org) every night (and accountable to teachers on specific nights as determined by the grade level). Also some time (e.g. five minutes in a class), will be used to support and check on the state of students’ mastery of fundamentals.
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XtraMath
XtraMath is a free web program for students, parents, and teachers.

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Arcademic Skill Builders
Grades 1–6, free
Fun games, multiplayer mode, and helpful feedback let kids play as they learn with this set of games. Kids won't care that the games are aligned to national education standards, but parents and teachers will!
BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
Grades 2–12
From geography to mythology, this site offers a wide variety of topics and links so kids don't have to wade through a confusing Google search results page. It's possible to navigate away from the original links to other places on the web, so it's best used with some guidance.
Khan Academy
For Grades K–12, free
Step-by-step videos and practice exercises make this a deserved staple in the academic website hall of fame. Every type of math is covered here in addition to computing, science, and history. Though it's best when kids already understand the concepts and just need help with the nitty-gritty, this resource gives kids access to independent, self-paced learning.
Newsela: Nonfiction Literacy and Current Events
Grades 2–12, free
This site is all about making current events accessible to every reader. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, Newsela offers the same article at different reading levels so kids can get the information they're interested in without unnecessary frustration. There's also an annotation feature for kids doing research.