Math Interventions

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Khan Academy
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ALEKS for K-12 
ALEKS (Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces) is a Research-Based Online Math Program:
  • Artificial Intelligence Targets Gaps in Individual Student Knowledge
  • Assessment and Learning with Standards-Based Content for Grades 3-12
  • Comprehensive and Customizable Curriculum That Aligns with Course Syllabi or Textbooks
  • Monitor Student, Class, School, and District Progress Toward State Standards
  • Fully Bilingual - English and Spanish
  • Unlimited Online Access - PC and Mac Compatible
Click here to learn more.

ALEKS QuickTables 
ALEKS QuickTables is a research-based math fact mastery program for multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction for grades 3 and up. Click here to learn more. 

Virtual math manipulatives in English, French, and Spanish 
The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives at Utah State University has interactive web-based manipulatives and concept tutorials for mathematics. Click here to learn more. 

Apangea Math (Grades 3 -Algebra I)Apangea Math provides one-student-to-one-teacher differentiated math instruction through a unique integration of proprietary tutoring technology and live, online certified teachers. As a web-based solution, Apangea Math can be accessed from any computer with an internet connection – ensuring students can learn math anytime, anywhere. Click here to learn more. 

STEM Resources – In a Education Update feature, Willona Sloan recommends websites that support science, technology, engineering, and math education:

            • American Association for the Advancement of Science: http://sciencenetlinks.com
            • Discovery Education: http://www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers
            • Federal Resources for Educational Excellence: http://free.ed.gov
            • HippoCampus: http://www.hippocampus.org
            • Intel’s Design and Discovery Curriculum: http://educate.intel.com/en/designdiscovery
            • nanoHUB.org: http://nanohub.org
            • PBS Teachers STEM Resource Center: http://www.pbs.org/teachers/stem
            • NASA’s Planet Quest Exoplanet Exploration: http://planetquest.jpl.nasa.gov

“Teaching and Learning Resources for STEM Education” by Willona Sloan in Education Update, February 2012 (Vol. 54, #2, p. 2-3)