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Here are some websites to assist you during those times that you need help (and fast!), when emailing Mr. Martine just won’t work soon enough. This is not a complete list, but just some that I’ve found helpful.

AlgebraComplete: A free online tutorial video series. Can be especially helpful if you missed math class and can reference the topic we discussed!

Ask Dr. Math: This site has a searchable archive of frequently asked questions, as well as the chance to ask your own question of a math teacher, who will email a reply. This site is great in that it will help you understand your solution, not just give you an answer (you know how Mr. Martine loves his students to explain!). Also, the Math Forum website is quite useful. While I haven’t spent a lot of time in the MathTools section, this appears to have some great info as well.

EdHelper: This website will create a review worksheet of skills questions for any level and include an answer key. Great for extra practice and studying for tests! Most questions are skill level questions rather than application, so beware of this! Also, the homepage of this site includes links for help in subjects other than math.

GoMath: A good site with a large archive of previously answered questions organized by topic. Be as specific as possible to narrow your search and get the help you want in a timely manner. Also, this site has several math games you can play that are quite fun. (I’m learning with this game!! Geez!)

Mathcounts: This site is a good one to practice problem-solving skills, or just to have fun with questions. The Problem of the Week and Go Figure Math Challenge are both great opportunities for some extensions of your learning.

Math is Fun: This site is educational and fun. There are games and puzzles, as well as activities, to boost your mathematics skills.

MathMovesU.com: This site isn’t so much for help, but it has great information about using math in careers, etc. It also has a scholarship application you can fill out!

Mathwarehouse.com: This site requires an updated Flash player, but has some great interactive practice with answers provided when you are ready. I linked you to the Interactive page of this site, which lists most topics in an easy to read format. With a little navigation from the home page, you can get more topics.

Parents: This site has ideas on guiding your student to understanding his/her work. This is especially helpful with times you are feeling frustrated because your student is learning math with a different approach than you learned. J

Purplemath.com: I have linked to the guidelines for homework paper submissions; I really want my students to connect with this! However, this site is not just about how to turn in a good math paper; there is a lot more here. This site (if you go to their homepage) can be used to teach yourself some algebra or as a filtered search engine to get you to other helpful math sites.

Webmath: This site has a “get the answer” format. While it may get you through a few stuck points, be sure that you figure out the why of your problem, or that you come in and ask for help so that you can understand and explain!