1. Number and Operations (N)
Second Grade
- "Count, Write, and Order Whole Numbers"
- Aplusmath - This site has many online activities for the early elementary group, however if upper elementary students are struggling with math facts then this site would also facilitate these groups.
- Colour It - Second graders will be able to practice counting by 2's, 3's, 4's, and 5's. To check to see if they are correct, all they have to do is see if the spaces they colored made a picture. If they get stuck, there is a button (the letter "H" key) that they can push to see what numbers would be multiples of the number they are working on.
- Compare and Order Numbers - This interactive site identifies grade levels as well as math topics. A wide variety of math activities are available.
- Cookie Dough - This site has students read and write whole numbers. Spelling numbers words is required by the student to play the game. There isn't problem solving or open ended questions, but it provides good practice in reading and writing numbers 1 through 10,000. Grade level 2nd and 3rd.
- Count Us In - There are numerous games to play in relationship to numbers at this site. It reviews numbers, memory games, addition, subtraction, patterns and sorting.
- Guess the Number - This is an interactive site which requires students to compare and order numbers through prompts. The game will tell if their guess is greater than or less than the mystery number. A great review of whole numbers and their position relative to each other. This is a student activity. Be sure to click on "Games".
- Identify Fractions with Circles - Interactive site which allows students to identify and rename fractions along with adding, subtracting and so on. Grades 2 and up.
- Interactive Arithmetic Four - Play a "Connect-Four" style game, earning a game piece each time you answer an arithmetic question correctly. This game asks the players to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers and integers. Choose difficulty level, question types, and time limit.
- Kids Center - Outstanding - This site has a list of interactive math games. The students can interact with the games by using numbers for counting, ordering, naming, and locating.
- Learn Online - Here is K-2 interactive site for students with math. This is a counting game for students to play with a partner or by themselves.
- Let's Count - This site has activities that are colorful and student friendly. Reading has been kept to a minimum. These activities are designed to give pre- or early-numeration children practice in counting using both symbols and names of numbers.
- Math Magician - This site is a good, timed review for any of the facts 0-10 on addition, subtraction, multiplication, and/or division. At the end, the student can print out a certificate/award showing their score. Elementary students, or any students that need an extra review with some fun to it would benefit from playing at this site.
- Math Magician Games - Are you a math magician? Test your skill with these math operation challenges in this brainy game, and if you make the grade, you will earn a math magician certificate.
- Max's Math Adventures - Now - Next Patterns - Outstanding - The Summer Mystery Garden is a math and language arts game involving now - next patterns for students in grades K-2. Hosts Max and Ruthie challenge young students to solve math problems by using clues embedded in a fun rhyming poem. Students receive immediate feedback from Max and are encouraged to self-assess by comparing their answers to Max and Ruthie's. The Extension activities and Teacher Guide are very beneficial.
- Ordering Numbers - The student will order random numbers from least to greatest or vice versa. Grade level appropriate, 2nd and up.
- Pattern Blocks - This student interactive site offers uses patterned blocks to explore the concepts of fractions and the operations performed on fractions. It has descriptions, instructions and links to other teacher resources.
- Patterns and Picture Books - This site allows teachers to connect children's literature with the concept of patterns and their relationships.
- Patterns Here, There, and Everywhere - This is a unit which follows a ten day lesson plan. It involves the student in collecting and organizing real-world items into patterns. The student should be able to design a plan to solve problems using manipulatives, organizing and interpreting data, and using patterns. The unit involves station work, ideas for assessment techniques, and integration of Patterns Across the Curriculum. The student activities are not computer interactive, but are classroom activities.
- PlayKidsGames.com - This site is a site with multiple games for review for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and/or division. Elementary students, or any students that need an extra review with some fun to it would benefit from playing at this site. The students can end when they have completed a sufficient number of problems for a review. This can be determined by teacher and/or student.
- Proteacher - Patterns and Relationships - This site provides teachers with many resources and lesson plans pertaining to Patterns and Relationships. Activities range for grade levels K-6. The activities provide many opportunities for students to represent and record patterns and relationships in a variety of ways. This site contains teacher lesson plans.
- Shodor Interactive Number and Operations - This site offers broad student interactive opportunities in Number Sense and Numeration.
- Squigly's Apples - The student will be asked to identify the ordinal number to show which apple Squigly is hiding in. This activity is appropriate for grade levels K-2.
- The Number Game - On this site children read the number word and pick the number that matches. The game has ten questions. The student must be able to read number words one to ten to play.
- Visual Fractions - This site provides student interaction with visual representations of fractions on several different levels. Representations of function operations are included as well as printable student report cards.
- "Understand Place Value"
- A+ Math Games - Matho Math Games - This is a wonderful student interactive site. The site provides students with opportunities to play games which reinforce addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts. The math games include: Matho bingo, Concentration with Math Facts; Find the Hidden Picture with math facts and flashcards.
- A Parcel for the Odd Bugs - This section of the Count On website continues the adventures of the Odd Bugs. Here the students match up cups and saucers to make sets of 10.
- Arithmetic Properties - This site teaches arithmetic properties covered in K-8 math courses. Each page has an explanation interactive practice and challenge games about arithmetic properties. Students can practice, play and explore.
- Basketball Interactive - Students in grades K-4 will recognize that numbers are used in different ways when using this interactive basketball game site. The students will view different graphs, math fact practice, problem solving and more.
- Cookies for Grampy - On this interactive site students have to make a whole cookie using different fractional parts.
- edbydesign.com - Outstanding - This is an excellent activity for reinforcing or giving more practice to the struggling student on how to group by 10's to make the "bigger" number. The students choose ten blocks to group until there can be no more groups (either there aren't any left, or there are not enough left to make a complete group of 10). Once they have reached that point and clicked okay, the number is shown to them (i.e. 1 group of ten and 4 left over is 14).
- Fresh Baked Fractions - This interactive site allows children to choose from three levels of difficulty. In the lowest level of difficulty, students need to be able to identify equivalent fractions. It is ideal for upper elementary. This is a student activity.
- Identify Fractions with Circles - Interactive site which allows students to identify and rename fractions along with adding, subtracting and so on. Grades 2 and up.
- Let's Count - This site has activities that are colorful and student friendly. Reading has been kept to a minimum. These activities are designed to give pre- or early-numeration children practice in counting using both symbols and names of numbers.
- Line Jumper - This interactive site allows students to use a number line to solve addition and subtraction problems. The levels of difficulty range from easy, medium, hard, advanced difficulty. In the last two respective ranges, the children can deal with negative numbers; therefore this website can be used for children of any elementary age. This site contains general information and and is a student activity.
- Math Baseball - This game is appropriate for elementary school students. It features a baseball game wherein one's knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division determines how well you do. Part of the Funbrain web site. Appropriate for grades 1-4. Motivating for students having difficulty with basic facts. This is a student activity.
- Measure It - An interactive game for students to measure the length of a red line using a ruler. Students choose from easy to hard levels using inches or centimeters. Students will explore whole and part numbers in this activity..
- Odd Bugs - This section of the Count On website allows students to pair up bugs with an odd number of legs to make sets of six.
- PBS Kids: Cyberchase - Students repair sections of the railroad in the game "Railroad Repair." Students choose the best combination of numbers to repair each section, starting with whole numbers and progressing to decimals.
- Pizza Party Fractions - This interactive game asks the students to identify how much pizza is left. Grade level 2 and up.
- Place Values - The student will identify the correct place value to each digit in a given numeral. Grade level 2 and up.
- Playing Fraction Track - Mathematical games can foster mathematical communication as students explain and justify their moves to one another. These games can motivate students and engage them in thinking about and applying concepts and skills. Grade 2 - 5
- Shodor Interactive Number and Operations - This site offers broad student interactive opportunities in Number Sense and Numeration.
- Visual Fractions - This site provides student interaction with visual representations of fractions on several different levels - from identifying the fractional part of a model to showing visual representations of operations performed with fractions (proper and improper). This site also offers student accountability in the form of an optional, printable student report card based on the student performance at this site.
- "Add and Subtract Whole Numbers"
- Ambleweb Addition Machine - Here is an interactive site for students in first and second grade. Student can do mental math in addition by pulling a lever for level one, level two and level three. The math facts will be one-digit or two digit numbers. The students total score is given each time a addition problem is answered.
- BBC - Students can work on finding missing values in open sentences (i.e. 4 + ? = 12) by using relationships between addition and subtraction at this site. This is a definite math strength builder for addition and subtraction.
- Dositey.com - Subtraction facts are a bit more difficult to master than addition facts, since they are based on addition facts. Here the students can get practice with subtraction while enjoying some fun games to keep their attention.
- Dositey.com - Second graders will find step by step instructions assisting with adding two 2-digit numbers with regrouping. It is a great site, but does require reading and following the steps as they are shown.
- Estimating - The student will select two numbers from a given collection of numbers to be rounded and then added. The activity may be timed and scored if desired. Grade level 2 and up.
- Find Grampy - In this interactive site the students have to estimate the location of Grampy on a number line.
- Flashcards For Kids - This site allows you to set the number of problems, the level of difficulty, as in "Easy, no negatives; complex up to 10 numbers," as well as the size of the numbers (0-9), (0-99). This is a student activity.
- Integer Bars - Interactive site which allows students to manipulate integer bars to help develop a understanding of basic math concepts. This site also includes description, teacher lesson plans, guidelines and instructions on how to use this applet.
- Java Games - This is a collection of on-line games suitable for drill or reinforcement of basic math concepts and operations. The site has several different game formats for each basic operation. Each game is available in Java or non-Java versions. The Java versions are self-scoring.
- Line Jumper - This interactive site allows students to use a number line to solve addition and subtraction problems. The levels of difficulty range from easy, medium, hard, advanced difficulty. In the last two respective ranges, the children can deal with negative numbers; therefore this website can be used for children of any elementary age. This site contains general information and and is a student activity.
- Math Baseball - This game is appropriate for elementary school students. It features a baseball game wherein one's knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division determines how well you do. Part of the Funbrain web site. Appropriate for grades 1-4. Motivating for students having difficulty with basic facts. This is a student activity.
- Max's Math Adventures - Now - Next Patterns - Outstanding - The Summer Mystery Garden is a math and language arts game involving now - next patterns for students in grades K-2. Hosts Max and Ruthie challenge young students to solve math problems by using clues embedded in a fun rhyming poem. Students receive immediate feedback from Max and are encouraged to self-assess by comparing their answers to Max and Ruthie's. The Extension activities and Teacher Guide are very beneficial.
- Measure It - An interactive game for students to measure the length of a red line using a ruler. Students choose from easy to hard levels using inches or centimeters. Students will explore whole and part numbers in this activity.
- Number Time - Outstanding - This site was developed by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). It uses interactive animation to help children in grades pre-K through 2 practice number basics. The site contains online games for children, printable work sheets, teacher and parent links, and songs.
- Odd Bugs - This section of the Count On website allows students to pair up bugs with an odd number of legs to make sets of six.
- Pan Balance Test Page - This is an interactive site for students to manipulate objects for balance. The site uses a balance scale to represent algebraic concepts.
- Quia Math - Commutative Property of Addition - An interactive website where students can explore the commutative property of addition.
- Quia Multiplication Tables - This is a student interactive site that focuses on Multiplication skills for one to twelve. Students can select between three activities: Matching, Flashcards, and Concentration.
- Shodor Interactive Number and Operations - This site offers broad student interactive opportunities in Number Sense and Numeration.
- Times Table - This site gives students the chance to practice pattern counting, multiplication facts, and filling out a multiplication table.
- Visual Fractions - This site provides student interaction with visual representations of fractions on several different levels - from identifying the fractional part of a model to showing visual representations of operations performed with fractions (proper and improper). This site also offers student accountability in the form of an optional, printable student report card based on the student performance at this site.
- "Understand Meaning of Multiplication and Division"
- A Parcel for the Odd Bugs - This section of the Count On website continues the adventures of the Odd Bugs. Here the students match up cups and saucers to make sets of 10.
- A+ Math Games - Matho Math Games - This is a wonderful student interactive site. The site provides students with opportunities to play games which reinforce addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts. The math games include: Matho bingo, Concentration with Math Facts; Find the Hidden Picture with math facts and flashcards.
- AAA Math - Practice and games that explore properties of operations. All practice and activities may be adapted to grade level. Numerous activities geared for second grade and up.
- Billy Bug - Outstanding - Students manipulate a bug on the screen on a coordinate grid system in according to the given points. Excellent and fun practice!
- Find Grampy - In this interactive site the students have to estimate the location of Grampy on a number line.
- Fresh Baked Fractions - On this interactive site, there are four fractions. Three of the four fractions are equivalent and can be simplified. The students have to click on the fraction that does not equal the others.
- Harcourt E-Lab - Outstanding - An outstanding interactive site by grade levels. Students can manipulate hundreds charts, pies, number lines, scales, measuring cups, factoring scales, and so much more.
- Number Time - Outstanding - This site was developed by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). It uses interactive animation to help children in grades pre-K through 2 practice number basics. The site contains online games for children, printable work sheets, teacher and parent links, and songs.
- Odd Bugs - This section of the Count On website allows students to pair up bugs with an odd number of legs to make sets of six.
- Shodor Interactive Number and Operations - This site offers broad student interactive opportunities in Number Sense and Numeration.
- Visual Fractions - This site includes equivalent fractions represented in two different ways. They are shown as pie graphs and number lines.
- Not Just Sums - NEW - Multiplication, Students solve multiplication problems to destroy a wall.
- Not Just Sums - NEW - Division, Students solve division problems to destroy a wall.
- "Work With Unit Fractions"
- Base 10 Blocks - This site provides a lesson plan for teachers. It also provides user friendly interactive activities in which the student explores whole decimal numbers and place values. Grades 2 and up.
- Cookie Dough - This site has students read and write whole numbers. Spelling numbers words is required by the student to play the game. There isn't problem solving or open ended questions, but it provides good practice in reading and writing numbers 1 through 10,000. Grade level 2nd and 3rd.
- Fresh Baked Fractions - On this interactive site, there are four fractions. Three of the four fractions are equivalent and can be simplified. The students have to click on the fraction that does not equal the others.
- Guess the Number - This is an interactive site which requires students to compare and order numbers through prompts. The game will tell if their guess is greater than or less than the mystery number. A great review of whole numbers and their position relative to each other. This is a student activity. Be sure to click on "Games".
- Identify Fractions with Circles - Interactive site which allows students to identify and rename fractions along with adding, subtracting and so on. Grades 2 - 8.
- Integer Bars - Interactive site which allows students to manipulate integer bars to help develop a understanding of basic math concepts. This site also includes description, teacher lesson plans, guidelines and instructions on how to use this applet.
- Interactive Mathematics-Geometry - This site contains a multitude of activities using virtual manipulatives to explore a variety of geometric skills. It also gives instructions for use and has links to math benchmarks in other areas.
- Let's Count - This site has activities that are colorful and student friendly. Reading has been kept to a minimum. These activities are designed to give pre or early-numeration children practice in counting using both symbols and names of numbers.
- Line Jumper - Line Jumper is an interactive student activity where students will work with addition and subtraction utilizing a number line. Different levels of ability will make this activity appropriate for K-5 students.
- Math Magician Games - Are you a math magician? Test your skill with these math operation challenges in this brainy game, and if you make the grade, you will earn a math magician certificate.
- Measure It - An interactive game for students to measure the length of a red line using a ruler. Students choose from easy to hard levels using inches or centimeters. Students will explore whole and part numbers in this activity.
- Number Patterns - The student will create number patterns on a hundreds chart. The pattern may be skip counting or number patterns. Grade level 3 and up.
- Number Sense and Numeration - This is an interactive site that has activities for addition, fractions, decimals, division, and number usage for K-5.
- Pattern Blocks - Exploring Fractions with Shapes - This student interactive site offers uses patterned blocks to explore the concepts of fractions and the operations performed on fractions. It has descriptions, instructions and links to other teacher resources.
- PBS Kids: Cyberchase - Students repair sections of the railroad in the game "Railroad Repair." Students choose the best combination of numbers to repair each section, starting with whole numbers and progressing to decimals.
- Playing Fraction Track - Mathematical games can foster mathematical communication as students explain and justify their moves to one another. These games can motivate students and engage them in thinking about and applying concepts and skills. Grade 2 - 5.
- Properties of Addition - This site has students deciding if a given number sentence is associative, commutative, additive or distributive. The activity is scored and timed.
- Saloon Snap - The student will match fractions with equivalent decimals and percentages. The site has tips and key ideas to help the student if needed. Grade levels 4 and up. Other learning games are available at this site.
- Shodor Interactive Number and Operations - This site offers broad student interactive opportunities in Number Sense and Numeration.
- Shape & Space in Geometry - Using coordinate geometry, students play "Taxicab Treasure Hunt," a game in which they make moves on the grid to reach the treasure. This game reinforces ordinal numbers, and map skills. Open-ended questions are given at the end of the activity for students to practice constructed response.
- The Number Game - On this site children read the number word and pick the number that matches. The game has ten questions. The student must be able to read number words one to ten to play.
- Understanding Fractions - The student will select enough objects to equal the fractional amount shown. For example, what is 1/2 of 16? Grade level 2 - 8. The site is also displayed in Spanish.
- Visual Fractions - This site provides student interaction with visual representations of fractions on several different levels. Representations of function operations are included as well as printable student report cards.