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Introduction to Math for Academic Upgrading

Use the navigation on the left to find resources to deepen your understanding of key concepts like operations on whole numbers, decimals, fractions, ratios and percents, as well as an introduction to geometry and measurement in essential math and Pre-Algebra.

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AAA math
Online practice questions with notes and examples. Arranged alphabetically by topic. Covers kindergarten to grade 8.
Math Drills
Printable worksheets with answer sheet. Covers introductory mathematics concepts.
Mr Martini's Classroom
Online math questions with immediate correction. Also available for phone or tablet. Covers material up to Pre-Algebra.
Math Playground
Math Games arranged by topic. Includes manipulatives and hints for word problems. Included topics: addition and subtraction; multiplication and division; fractions and decimals; geometry; percent and ratio; and integers, graphs, and number puzzles.
Homeschool Math
Covers material up to pre-algebra. Includes printable worksheets, lessons, online games, and videos.
Interactive Sites for Education
Online learning activities, grouped by topic. Covers material up to grade 5.

Whole Numbers

Place Value Puzzler
Online practice for place value and rounding.
Math Workout App
App available for both Android and iOS. Drills facts in addition, subtraction. multiplication, and division. Can compete with others and includes "math blaster" game.

Long Division

How to Teach Long Division
Step by step guide through long division with different remainders.
Long Division with Remainders Practice
Step by step practice of long division with remainders. Can check each step for correctness.

Fractions

The Grand Math Connection - Fractions
Created by a retired Alberta math teacher, this website will give you a detailed breakdown on understanding fractions.
Fractions - Interactive Sites for Education
Interactive games and activities. Covers naming fractions and equivalent fractions.
Fractions Jeopardy
Interactive game which covers adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing proper fractions.
Math Playground: Fraction and Decimal Games
Arranged by topic. Includes material for positive fractions.

Decimals

Math Play - Decimals
Games to practice operations on decimals.
Math Playground: Fraction and Decimal Games
Arranged by topic. Includes material for positive fractions.
Decimals at Cool Math
Notes and practice exercises with decimals.

Integers

Integers Jeopardy at Quia
Practice questions covering adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers.
Integers Jeopardy at Math-Play
Practice questions covering adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers.
Walk the Plank - Integers
Make the teacher walk the plank by correctly answering addition and subtraction questions with integers.
Integers Number Line
Correctly name the integer at a point on the number line.
The Grand Math Connection - Integers
Created by a retired Alberta math teacher, this blog post teachers you about integer operations rules.
Integer Games: Sheppard Software
Games cover all integer concepts: understanding, comparing, and estimating integers, and performing mixed operations on integers.

Percents

Percent Worksheets: Math Goodies
Printable worksheets with answers, and links to online activities. Covers percent definitions and applications.
Introduction to Percentages at Khan Academy
Explanatory videos and practice questions. Students are given hints and links to videos when they answer incorrectly.

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