Games to make learning fun:
This game is fantastic for students in elementary and middle school working on order of operations, number sense, fact fluency, and more! It's one of my favorites.
Another one of my favorites, fun for the whole family!
Below are some links to some resources on Amazon* that may be useful on your mathematical journey.
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Geometry tools:
The compass students may use in class can often be too loose to accurately make a circle. This compass has a tighter locking mechanism.
This compass can be easier for some students to manipulate than the traditional compass.
This can be really useful for students who struggle with the visual tracking on a traditional protractor.
Every geometry student should have several different colors of highlighters to help color-code the picture.
Graphing tools:
TI-84 Plus CE Color Edition Graphing Calculator
This calculator is permitted on most standardized testing, including SAT, ACT and AP exams.
TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator
Same as above BUT does not require charging (uses 4 AAA batteries) and may be a better option for students who aren't ready for the responsibility of remembering to charge their calculator.
These are great for students who need to graph things occasionally in class or for homework so that they can be more accurate with their graphing. This packet has several different coordinate planes to choose from. I like that they stick everywhere (though the sticky part isn’t as strong as the Post-it I linked below)
Colorful coordinate plane sticky notes
Becauseeverythingis more funin brightcolors!
These are larger than the sticky notes, and stick better too, but don't have the coordinate plane drawn on them. Students often do better with the coordinate plane, but these have their place for older students graphing trig functions, or for younger students who might be exploring area.
Tools for tutoring:
I will provide students who are not using iPads one of these tablets, however it can be replaced if needed here.
XP Pen Drawing Tablet - Bluetooth
For students who do not have USB on their computers.
For iPads.
Books:
Early math/Elementary
How Many? (Talking Math) by Christopher Danielson
Middle School/High School
Math Doesn't Suck by Danica McKellar
Kiss My Math by Danica McKellar
Hot X: Algebra Exposed by Danica McKellar
Girls Get Curves by Danica McKellar