Adult Math Resources Elizabeth Little 9/11/16
1. BUSD uses Engage New York math curriculum. You have full access to the student workbook and teacher guide online at
https://www.engageny.org/resource/grade-6-mathematics
on the left hand side of the page click on the module you are interested in. Scroll down to access all the printable resources.
2. There is a great site that provides tip sheets for parents and tutors on each module:
3. IXL.com is an online program that provides math practice. When questions are answered incorrectly, it gives a short tutorial. Each student has an account. Contact your student’s teacher if he/she does not remember the password. You can do up to 10 questions daily for free.
4. The common core math standards can be found at
http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/ccssmathstandardaug2013.PDF
5. Kahn Academy is a tutorial site that has teaching videos on sixth grade math topics: https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math
6. Email your math teacher in the form of: firstnamelastname@berkeley.net
7. Go to your math teacher’s website if they have one. Find teacher websites on the King Middle School library page at http://sites.berkeley.net/kinglibrary/teacherwebsites
8. www.purplemath.com is a good site for clear explanations on a wide variety of math topics.
9. www.mathisfun.com is a good site for clear explanations on a wide variety of math topics.
10. Super resource for parents, educators, and students on how we learn math, mind set training, brain research, and the latest in math teaching.
www.youcubed.org I highly recommend taking the course for students or parents/educators.
11. Interested in a fun video about the Fibonacci Series? Start with Vi Hart’s quirky video, it is just the beginning… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahXIMUkSXX0
12. How to help your child be organized: executive function skills: https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/underperforming-students/