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| 30 Free Website to Learn Math |
Your age doesn’t matter. Your educational background is redundant. Whatever mathematical goals you have, you can accomplish them!
What seems daunting is finding the right sites for each level of math. One site might be great at teaching calculus but horrible at teaching algebra. Another site might focus on higher level math and completely overlook the lower levels.
The well known Khan Academy is a gold bookmark, but there are other sites out there worthy of your attention. This list promises to compile the best sites for each level so that you can learn systematically, gain a better grasp of math one level at a time, and have fun!
Starting with Arithmetic
Arthmetic shouldn’t be overlooked, as there is always a new and more efficient way at looking at numbers. It doesn’t matter what your age, your brain can always make use of a little math homework.
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MathABC is the best site to practice arithmetic. The site has colorful graphics, is fun and informative, but doesn’t lean heavily on explanations.
No matter what age or level you’re at, you should give MathABC a try!
Other suggested sites include: Math.com and Arithmetic Game, which provides an online speed drill.
On to Pre-Algebra
Next up is pre-algebra, a necessary math level for anyone in high school or getting ready to take the GED. Again, no matter what level or how old you are, learning math is always great practice for your brain!
Learning pre-algebra should also be fun and informative but at this level theory and information should start to appear. Though, I think it is also necessary to get plenty of practice.
Math Goodies is the best site to learn pre-algebra, as the site focuses on theory and information, but also provides educational exercises immediately following the lesson.
Other sites include: Cool Math and Math Tutor DVD, which includes a nice set of online quizzes.
Up Next, Algebra 1 and 2
Algebra is no joke, and is often mentioned as the basis or “gatekeeper” for all the other levels, and is also considered a must if you want to comprehend other levels.
At this stage it is important to get a firm grip on theory, while at the same time practicing as much as possible. Graphics and pictures can be thrown out the window as they might be intrusive. Clean and straight-to-the-point text is what matters.
Math Planet does a great job at presenting example math problems and provides an instructional YouTube video at the end of every lesson for further explanation. Additionally, you can take your knowledge and put it to practice on the SAT and ACT section of the site.
You will need to download the SAT and ACT files to see if you answered correctly!
IXL Learning is another great site to review and practice algebra. Check out the Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 sections.
Go with Geometry
After algebra the next step in the right direction towards learning math can be geometry. There are some that say geometry, which is the study of shapes, should be taken before algebra 2, but the order is entirely up to you.
What matters at this stage is plenty of practice and a good grasp of theory. You can get both with a few sites, but the site that really stands out from the others is Math Warehouse.
The site does a great job of bringing together explanations, graphics, and explanation videos. You can even use their online calculator for better practice.
IXL’s Geometry page is great. You can learn even more with Class Zone, a site which promises to improve your test-taking skills.
Turning to Trigonometry
Trigonometry is usually taken after geometry, as it deals with the measurement of sides and angles of triangles. Throw in 3-dimensional figures and it gets more interesting. It is used across all sciences like physics, engineering, and chemistry.
The best way to learn anything in math is to know how to get to an answer. The best way of doing that is to practice, and while this site has only a few examples, Dave’s Short Trig Course does an excellent job at presenting trigonometry in easy-to-follow explanations and graphics.
Varsity Tutor provides fine practice tests for any aged learner, and Brilliant is also laid out nicely for easy clarification. Practice to your heart’s content!
Concentrating on Calculus
Calculus, which is the study of of change through mathematics, is best learned through a thorough understanding of theory. A great way to get this type of understanding is to clearly see what you’re learning, and then to be able to put your theory to practice. And although calculus should be broken up, between derivation and linear for example, Free Math Help does a great job of presenting each lesson as its own.
The site brings together theory, examples, three calculus calculators (a derivative, integral, and limit calculator), and even an interactive problem solver, which is quite useful for some problems.
Everything is clearly shown and laid out on the free site. Check it out!
17Calculus is an excellent site for college level calculus. Learnerator also provides a great amount of practice questions for you to review.
Statistics
A most useful level of math is statistics, or the science of collecting and analyzing numbers and data.
Statistics is mentioned last in this math guide because it is usually taken by seniors in college as a final math course. Though this isn’t always true, it is often the case.
After combing the web for the best statistic course or site, I found a Statistics 101 YouTube channel that really does a great job at explaining stats. You don’t even need to have a great mathematical background to understand what is being taught.
The videos are an average of around 25 minutes long and use graphics and examples to explain statistics.
You can learn more about statistics with Stat Trek, a comprehensive site that includes a practice test and online tools such as a probability calculator.
The Best Thing About Math
Let’s end with the twentieth site that goes back to the History of Math. It won’t teach you any level of math, but a look at the evolution helps place everything in context.
By now your interest should have peaked. Social places like Mathematics Stack Exchange and Reddit have strong math communities. There is also a super-useful list of math websites you should explore further.
No matter what people tell you, math can be used in many situations in your everyday life, no matter what your level or age. You can use geometry with your DIY carpentry projects, statistics to help you understand popular studies, algebra to help you make better tax decisions, and a culmination of all of it to just have fun with numbers!
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Top 10 Math Websites
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10. Art of Problem Solving
Math Levels: pre-Algbera – Algebra (approximately 3rd – 11th grade)
My Favorite Thing: their videos are organized, clear, helpful, and free!
My Favorite Thing: their videos are organized, clear, helpful, and free!
This math website has lots of stuff including math discussion forums, math competition information, and classes students can enroll into… but we especially like their clear videos!
Video categories include:
– PreAlgebra (basic algebraic properties, decimals, angles, and more!)
– Introduction to Algebra (one-variable, multi-variable, complex numbers and more!)
– Counting & Probability (basic counting techniques, geometric probability, and more!)
– MATHCOUNTS (explaining problems from a state math competition)
– AMC (explaining problems from American Mathematics Competitions qualifying tests)
– PreAlgebra (basic algebraic properties, decimals, angles, and more!)
– Introduction to Algebra (one-variable, multi-variable, complex numbers and more!)
– Counting & Probability (basic counting techniques, geometric probability, and more!)
– MATHCOUNTS (explaining problems from a state math competition)
– AMC (explaining problems from American Mathematics Competitions qualifying tests)
There are tons of videos listed very clearly by subject and subtopic.
This image above shows the Algebra videos by chapter. If you scroll down on the page, you would see all the numerous videos for each listed chapter.
Once watching a video, the tutor walks us through problems step-by-step with very clear explanations… As a former math teacher, I approve!
9. Education World
Math Levels: K-12th (but seems heavier on K-8th grade)
My Favorite Thing: free downloadable worksheets
My Favorite Thing: free downloadable worksheets
Education World presents a variety of math resources that all educators can use to liven up instruction.
“But I’m not a teacher!” you protest. It doesn’t matter! Anyone can take advantage! Parents would be wise to seek out resources that teachers themselves like to pull from
This site links to www.freeprintableonline.com and has downloadable pdfs of its own on critical thinking, math crossword puzzles, and hands-on math activities like these two shown below.
8. Cliff’s Notes
Math Levels: 2nd-12th (Basic Math through Calculus)
My Favorite Thing: topic reviews and quizzes to follow for practice
My Favorite Thing: topic reviews and quizzes to follow for practice
When I was in school, Cliff’s Notes were all the rage for students who needed to review a long book before a big test!
These little overview books were especially helpful for Shakespeare, if I do say so myself, but now they have Cliff’s Notes for Math!
This top math website covers:
Other
GeometryStatistics
GeometryStatistics
If you want the full, hands-on version, they are sold in book stores and online, but this website is a nice and free starting point for some solid review.
7. Wyzant
Math Levels: K-12th
My Favorite Thing: clear at-a-glance table of contents on front page
My Favorite Thing: clear at-a-glance table of contents on front page
As soon as you open this page, you see all the topics you can find lessons, examples, and worksheets about. No need to dig deep into the website to figure out what it actually covers.
For students just beginning math to students already deeply immersed in it who need a little review on a topic or two, this site shows step-by-step how to attack all the important concepts.
6. Math Pickle
Math Levels: K-12th
My Favorite Thing: videos and activity resources to do with students
My Favorite Thing: videos and activity resources to do with students
Math Pickle is a great top 10 math website for K-12 math topics. It too seems to be designed with the teacher in mind, but do not let that deter you!
Take mini-lessons and do them with your kids! Make it a game. Make it a fun project. They will learn without realizing it (which is the best way to learn – naturally!)
This math website has video support, discussion boards, games that are “hard fun,” inspired (and inspiring) people, and more!
Here is a path that I took by clicking on “Addition” under the 1st / 2nd / 3rd grade area, then scrolling down and clicking on “Unfair Thrones,” and then watching the posted video and opening the supporting PowerPoint Presentation.
5. Hooda Math
Math Levels: K-8th
My Favorite Thing: tons of fun online games to practice concepts
My Favorite Thing: tons of fun online games to practice concepts
Hooda Math is a top 10 math website geared toward helping kids practice and learn through fun computer games. Specific topics the games work with are: addition, subtraction, multiplication, addition, geometry, basic physics, fractions, integers, and algebra.
Kids learn best when having fun! Here is a game I started to play practicing geometric understanding and spacial reasoning.
4. Paul’s Online Math Notes
Math Levels: 9-12th+ (Algebra through Calculus III)
My Favorite Thing: “cheat sheets” – nice review study guide reference sheets!
My Favorite Thing: “cheat sheets” – nice review study guide reference sheets!
The intent of this site is “to provide a complete set of free online (and downloadable) notes and/or tutorials for classes that [Paul teaches] at Lamar University.” He has written out notes / tutorials on Algebra, Calculus I, Calculus II, Calculus III, and Differential Equations. The notes are simple and easy-to-follow.
Another great feature is there are practice problems for students to solve! The solutions let you click to reveal each step one at at time! This feature is perfect for if a student gets stuck half-way through, he or she can check out the next step without revealing the entire solution.
He has even made nice “cheat sheets” for algebra, trigonometry, and calculus topics!
This is one of the best parts of this top 10 math website. It is so helpful for students to have all the facts and formulas from which they can pull right there in front of them. Print out these sheets for reference during homework sessions! Print out these sheets to give to teachers (brownie points!) and they may even let students use during tests (depends on teacher).
3. Arcademics
Math Levels: K-6th grade
My Favorite Thing: super fun “arcade games” practicing math
My Favorite Thing: super fun “arcade games” practicing math
This top 10 math website was created with idea of “Academics + Arcade=Fun” in mind!
Games are free, multi-player, and educational. And they even designed these games while conscious about online safety. “Private” games can be set up with a password, so a student and his/her friends could organize games to play against each other in a private game! “Public” games can be joined by anyone at anytime but there is no contact between the outside players and the student. They also monitor player names and block inappropriate ones.
Let’s take a look at a game that I just played to give one a try! I decided to practice multiplication and loved the look of this cute penguin jumping game.
This math website covers all kinds of elementary math concepts but also includes practice for language arts, geography, spelling, and typing. Pretty cool.
2. Khan Academy
Math Levels: 3rd-12th+ (basic math through Calculus III) plus ACT & SAT Prep!
My Favorite Thing: videos galore, easy-to-navigate
My Favorite Thing: videos galore, easy-to-navigate
Growing in popularity around the world, the Khan Academy is full of helpful videos explaining all sorts of math topics (they have videos on other school subjects too).
When you login (free forever, they say!) you see a home screen and your child can even take a math pre-test to see where he/she is starting.
From there, you can browse their video library.For math, they cover topics starting around 3rd grade and go through tough subjects such as Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, Test Prep, Differential Equations, and more.
There are numerous other neat features about this ever-growing and ever-improving top 10 math website (well, more than just math).We highly encourage parents to explore this site and see how they can use it to their advantage!
Here is a snap shot of what the Khan Academy’s videos look like:
1. Patrick JMT
Math Levels: 3rd-12th+ (arithmetic through Calculus)
My Favorite Thing: videos galore, easy-to-navigate
My Favorite Thing: videos galore, easy-to-navigate
The “JMT” in Patrick JMT stands for “Just Math Tutorials.” Math, math, and more math.
Similar to #2 Khan Academy, this top 10 math website has clear math videos on tons of topics. Scroll down their home page, it’s amazing!
The reason I decided to rank Patrick JMT higher than the famous Khan Academy is the fact that the background of the videos is more clear and visually appealing (see above image) in my opinion. Khan Academy’s black background is swapped for a whitish yellow paper background and the writing is done by hand with a pen, so it is a bit more clear than the online pen tool of Khan Academy.
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I feel that you can also use Khan Academy to improve student learning. I love Khan Academy because the math videos are absolutely amazing. I read it on another blog that 90% of the videos are taken in a single shot. Just imagine, how much hard work these guys are putting in.
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