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CONTENTS: Keys to Learning Math Despite Math Learning Difficulties | Math Illustrated & Explained | Dyscalculia Remediation Programs | Math Accessibility Aids | Algebra for Dyscalculics | Low-risk Algebra Classes | Creative Tools for Lessons & Demonstrations | Math Instruction - General | Math Visualization Tools | Math Manipulatives | Math Problem-solving Tools | Math Practice
Dyscalculia Remediation Programs
DYSCALCULIA.ORG's A MATH LOOK™
The language of Mathematics - illustrated and modeled.
Money is used to model the Base 10 Decimal System.
CENTER FOR TEACHING & LEARNING MATHEMATICS
BLOG: The Language of Math by Professor Mahesh Sharma, mathematician and dyscalculia expert
Free Training on Dyscalculia Remediation: Tuesdays, 8 am to 9 am, Eastern Time.
KARISMATH
Karismath for Grades 1-5
A system of visual math lessons that teach basic math concepts through algebra, visually and intuitively. It was developed by dyscalculia expert and Harvard psychologist, Shad Moarif, and his team of Universal Design for Learning Experts.
The approach takes learners through CLSO: Concepts presented visually, with emphasis on the Language of Mathematics, then the Symbols used to represent the ideas, and lastly, the Operations used to solve problems.
The program builds math fluency by firmly establishing understanding and reasoning abilities.
JUMP MATH PROGRAM FOR SLOW LEARNERS
https://www.jumpmath.org by Dr. John Mighton, Mathematician
Excellent math achievement in those with severe math learning disabilities.
K-8 Math Instruction for the hard to reach
Lots free & $100 or less for the whole program
Hands-On Kit
MATHS EXPLAINED
https://www.mathsexplained.co.uk/topics.php by Dr. Steve Chinn, mathematician, author, professor
Short visual animations and explanations of difficult math concepts.
numbers, facts, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, area, perimeter, place value, decimals, percentages, ratios, algebra
Free - $1.25 ea., school licenses, individual subscription
Online Tool
DYBUSTER DYSCALCULIA REMEDIATION PROGRAM
Swiss developed to improve math processing in dyscalculia students. Calcularis improves calculation.
Orthograph improves writing.
Home and school math & writing skill development with online games.
$99/ 6-months or $179/ year online access
designed for dyscalculic learners, ages 6 to 9
assess, plan, intervene, review
award-winning online modular programs
NumberSenseMMR® stages, correlated by the University of Oxford
Number Relationship, Number Magnitude, Number Meaning Framework
Math Illustrated & Explained
YOUCUBED - VISUAL, CREATIVE MATH INSTRUCTION - DR. JO BOALER -STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Algebraic problem solving, Visualization of mathematics, Making connections between representations and ideas
MATH IS FUN - ILLUSTRATIONS - INTERACTIVE TOOLS - EXPLANATIONS
Exceptional illustrations, explanations, & interactive tools for Kindergarten-College-level math. Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry, Physics, Calculus, Statistics.
Illustrated Math Dictionary, Interactive solvers for equations, graphing, circles, triangles, etc. Exceptional illustrations, explanations, & interactive tools for Kindergarten-College-level math. Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry, Physics, Calculus, Statistics.
Free Online Tool
MATHIGON - VIRTUAL MANIPULATIVES
Free Online Tools
Numbers, Fractions, Geometry, Algebra, Probability and Data, Games and Applications
MATH ANTICS - MATH ILLUSTRATIONS and EXPLANATIONS
Illustrated basic math concept videos + worksheets by Rob and Jeremy at Math Plus Motion, LLC.
Free Online or $20 per year.
MATH UPGRADE- MATH ANIMATIONS - SONGS - LESSONS - MOTIVATION
Beautifully Illustrated and animated structured lessons with memorable music.
Easily advance through each class.
Free Summer School or $49 per course with 6-month access.
TANG MATH
Complete, colorful, math system: books, cards, games, worksheets, videos.
SHAPE MATH - VISUAL MATH INSTRUCTION
Learn to add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, time, and money with geometric shapes.
Dyslexia and Dyscalculia
Monthly subscription
Subscription Online Tool
ST MATH
From MIND Research Institute, a math program developed by neuroscientists from Univ. of California - Irvine.
Dyslexics will appreciate the ST Math app, which visually represents and animates math concepts without words. It uses innate “spatial-temporal” reasoning to hold mental representations in short-term memory, for mental problem solving.
Requires a school subscription.
App
KUSKE MATH - 4-GROUP MATH
Methods and Materials to teach number sense by assembling numbers with blocks into groups of 4 + adding on.
Complete program includes videos, worksheets, cards, blocks, mat, games to teach Integers, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division.
Multiplication Made Easy.
Scientifically designed to teach math skills to dyscalculic learners, ages 4 to 8.
Created by dyscalculia experts at INSERM-CEA Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit, a leading research institute studying math cognition.
Fun computer game to play with numbers, while training basic concepts of number and arithmetic
Number formats: concrete sets, digits, and number words
Counting: practice with numbers 1-40
Addition and subtraction in the range 1-10
Free downloadable game
It is a fun, fast-paced computer game that lets you play with 2-digit numbers, while training basic concepts of number and arithmetic.
Scientifically designed to teach math skills to dyscalculic learners, ages 5 to 10.
Created by dyscalculia experts at INSERM-CEA Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit, a leading research institute studying math cognition.
Basic calculation skills: addition and subtraction
Number formats: concrete sets, digits, and number words
The base 10 principle and the logic of multi-digit numbers
Free online tool or Android and Apple app
Math Accessibility Aids
EQUATE IO - MATH MADE DIGITAL
https://equatio.texthelp.com (Chrome extension)
Dictate, handwrite, or type. Formats and solves math expressions and equations.
Overcome Barriers to Learning
Books by Dr. Jo Boaler and TedTalks - Ex. Mathematical Mindsets , Limitless Mind - YouCubed at Stanford University
Books by Dr. Judy Willis and TedTalks - Ex. Learning to Love Math, How Your Child Learns Best, Unlock TeenBrainpower, Upgrade Your Teaching: Understanding by Design Meets Neuroscience, Mind, Brain, & Education - R.A.D. Teach
Books by Dr. Barbara Oakley and TedTalks - Ex. Learning How to Learn, a Mind for Numbers, Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential - Barbara Oakley Website
ALGEBRA FOR DYSCALCULICS
By Plato Learning - Edmentum. Designed for students with learning difficulties. Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced Algebra Course for College.
One course for remedial and college-level Algebra.
Subscription Online Tool
BOOTSTRAP WORLD ALGEBRA & GEOMETRY FOR VIDEO GAME CREATION
Bootstrap is a curricular module for students ages 12-16, which teaches algebraic and geometric concepts through computer programming. At the end of the module, students have a completed workbook filled with word problems, notes, math challenges, & video game they designed.
Makes Algebra real by teaching its use in video game programming.
Free Online Tool
LOW-RISK ALGEBRA CLASSES
A beginner online college algebra class to learn about functions, polynomials, graphing, complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic equations, and much more, all through exploring real-world scenarios.
Take as an untimed free prep class or as a timed for-college-credit class.
Free Online Tool
CREATIVE TOOLS FOR LESSONS & DEMONSTRATIONS
Explain Everything
Interactive whiteboard for teaching and animated lessons
https://explaineverything.com/
Geniall.ly
create interactive lessons with drag & drop activities
Microsoft OneNote with Ink Math Assistant (Problem Solver)
Microsoft Mathematics 2019: -graphing calculator that plots in 2D and 3D, step-by-step equation solving, and useful tools to help students with math and science.
Video about OneNote Math Tools
INSPIRATION GRAPHIC ORGANIZATION LEARNING SOFTWARE
Organize, communicate, present! Full library of graphics, organizes writing.
All subjects. Age 10 - Adult
$70.
Software (CD/DVD)
PREZI FLYTHROUGH PRESENTATION MAKER
Make presentations with movie quality and effects with this easy free tool!
Interactive, Multimedia Presentations!
FREE
Online Tool
MATH INSTRUCTION - GENERAL
PLATO MATH SOFTWARE
Buy courses through homeschool co-op or have your school contract with Edmentum for credit recovery or credit-bearing developmental math courses in an online environment- K-8, Pre-algebra, Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Physics, etc.
Interactive, online, multimedia developmental math classes for credit. Algebra I & II, Geometry, Pre-calculus.
$15/ per month subscription.
Subscription Online Tool
KHAN ACADEMY - FREE ONLINE LESSONS
Free algebra tutorials. Watch. Practice. Learn almost anything. Many subjects.
Algebra tutorials, Math Tutorials, K-College Level
Free
Online Tool
JUMPSTART MATH SOFTWARE and APPS
Jump Start started with CD games & Math Blaster, and now has mobile apps.
Games for learning reading and math skills from preschool to middle school.
Free, $10/mo., $85/yr, $130 lifetime member.
Software (CD/DVD)
ALEKS MODULAR MATH COURSES - HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE
Obtain individually targeted instruction correlated to the Common Core and all 50 states' standards. Implemented as a core or supplement, ALEKS creates dramatic learning outcomes.
K-12, College, Tutors, Teachers, Students
Free trial or up to $20/month per user.
Online Tool
MATH VISUALIZATION TOOLS
An excellent collection of virtual manipulatives for learning math, language, music, time, money, algebra, writing, visual-spatial relationships.
WOLFRAM ALPHA MATH SOLUTIONS & MATH VISUALIZATION TOOLS
Our goal is to accept completely free-form input, and to serve as a knowledge engine that generates powerful results and presents them with maximum clarity.
Mathematics, Step-by-step Solutions, Words & Linguistics, Units & Measure, Statistical & Data Analysis, People & History, Dates & Times Chemistry Culture & Media Money & Finance, Physics, Art & Design, Socioeconomic Data, Astronomy, Music, Health & Medicine, Engineering, Places & Geography, Food & Nutrition, Education, Materials, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Weather & Meteorology, Technological World, Sports & Games, Computational Sciences, Transportation, Web & Computer Systems
Software & Online Subscription
MATH MANIPULATIVES
HAND-TO-MIND LEARNING MANIPULATIVES
Excellent manipulatives for math and all subjects.
all subjects, Algebra
varies
Hands-On Kit
MATH PROBLEM-SOLVING TOOLS
MOD MATH APP
Free onscreen math app for drag and drop numbers and symbols on a grid, with color coding, sizing, and line options.
Addition, Subtraction, Fractions, Decimals, Multiplication, Division, Algebra, Geometry.
Free iPad app
MATH WAY ONLINE MATH SOLVING TOOLS
Solve problems, get step-by-step solutions and explanation for Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics.
Homework help for middle school through college.
FREE Online Tool
basic math to algebra and calculus problem solver with graphing
Windows and iPad
Video: How to Use OneNote for Math
PHOTO MATH
Scan math, get step-by-step solutions with explanations.
Grade 2 through college math.
SWIFT CALCS ONLINE CALCULATORS & GRAPHING TOOLS
Enter math as it appears on paper, get instantaneous results, and share your calculations with colleagues and clients. No special syntax, no software, no headaches, no kidding.
Create and do math worksheets. For algebra and advanced math, engineering and science calculations.
Free online tool
FX SOLVER ONLINE MATH PROBLEM-SOLVING TOOL
Online problem solving database & solver for engineering and science.
Engineering & Scientific problem solving.
Free online tool
VCALC
A library of free calculators for every task: finance, construction, academic, math, calendars, ancient and international units of measurement, science, engineering, & hobbies.
Search the library to find the calculator already set up with formulas for specific tasks for nursing, physics, chemistry, engineering and business.
Free online tool
WEB MATH ONLINE PROBLEM-SOLVING
Hundreds of instant-answer, self-help, math solvers, ready to provide you with instant help on your math problem in any math area.
Math Homework Help K-12+
Free online tool
WOLFRAM MATH SOFTWARE
Powerful, professional software for math. Student edition.
High School + College Math
$140.
Software (CD/DVD)