| ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. | |
| PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. | |
| OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. | |
| NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Parents need to know that Coolmath.com is a one-stop math shop for middle and high school students, and also has a helpful section for parents and teachers. There are a lot of ads, but other than that, it's a suitable place for kids to learn math and play educational games.
Since 1997, math teacher Karen Lyn Davis has run this award-winning site
to spark kids' interest in all things math. The online math dictionary
and calculators alone are enough to teach most basic math concepts,
including algebra and geometry. In addition to the main sections for
math practice, games, a math dictionary, and lesson help, there are also
sections for parents (how to help with math homework: crying isn't a
good sign) and teachers (tricks for getting kids motivated in the
classroom). It also links to a companion site for younger kids (coolmath4kids.com) and other teen-related sites (totallystressedout.com and FinanceFreak.com). If you're a mathphobe or love to play math games or are just stuck on a new math concept in school, you should add COOLMATH.COM as one of your bookmarks.
Families can talk about why this math clearinghouse is so popular. What elements does it have that make math fun and understandable?
Coolmath.com's creator writes in detail about why the site
contains a lot of ads. Families can talk about what they think of ads being on an educational
site. Our parent tips on selling to kids will give you some talking points.
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