On those nights, something like these math worksheet generators can come in very handy. There are a lot of these generators around, but this one is very configurable; you can set the number of columns and rows of problems, and the difficulty of the problem, and the numbers of significant digits in the solution, and so forth.

Give the kid a worksheet with a few problems on it, and let him get in a little practice. Resist the urge to give him more than 4 or 5 problems on a sheet; make them easy. The most important thing is to make every learning experience a success -- especially true if this is material he is already supposed to know how to do, and will be doing independently.

We especially found the sheets for fraction and decimal long division useful. That's a skill that just takes a lot of practice.


Central Lakes College worksheets fantastic resource: worksheets on everything imaginable including quadratic equations & 'foiling'

from SusanS:

Two more sites with free math worksheets (and other free stuff) are edhelpers.com and superkids.com. I do love the free stuff.


from BrendaM

My favorite free worksheet generator is the Basic Facts Worksheet Factory from Schoolhouse Technologies. They do have some "pay" worksheet generators also, and not just for math.


from Catherine:

I've seen a number of parents around the web recommend this Saxon Math 'fast facts' generator.

I'm leery of online math practice for 3 reasons:

• Christopher has never learned well using a computer

• I've seen research showing a decline in student achievement in Israeli schools after the introduction of computers in classrooms

• Jakob Nielsen says people read 25% more slowly onscreen than on paper.

But Saxon's problem generator is clean, simple, and compelling. I liked using it myself, and Christopher seemed to like it OK, too.

You decide which facts problems you want to do, how difficult the problems should be, and how many you want to do. You can also do timed or untimed problem sets. Kids love seeing their timing get faster, I find.

So if you need something for your child or student(s) to do while you're getting organized, this is probably a good choice. (I still wouldn't trust computer learning to firm up my child's math facts unless it's clear that he or she really is learning math facts online or using a software program. In our case, even after Christopher had used a little software program I bought, it was clear he wasn't gaining speed or accuracy. He didn't really get his math facts down cold until we started doing the Saxon fast fact worksheets. Interestingly, flash cards didn't work well for us, either. And we spent quite a bit of time with them...)

• Saxon online math activities* Now that I've warned everyone against teaching math on a computer, I have to admit I'm kind of addicted to these animated Saxon activities, too.

Here are the 5th grade activities. Apparently the site now tells you which activities to do after which lessons in the book; plus you can download them for use when you are not online.

Saxon online equivalent fractions These are great. OK, I'm sold. Forget the Israeli kids; we're doing online equivalent fractions this summer.

Saxon online rectangular area


Teachnology seems like a useful site.
free online word problem worksheets
And here are lots of free math worksheets
addition and subtract equations worksheet>


Glencoe Parent and Student Study Guide algebra
available free online - terrific resource

Glencoe Parent and Student Study Guide pre-algebra
available free online - excellent

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