Chilimath
By Conny Coon,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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No-frills site for algebra practice.
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What’s It About?
Kids will find ample algebra help that ranges in level from introductory to advanced. Clicking on a specific subject takes users to a page of instruction that carefully walks through lessons and offers multiple examples of how to apply the learning. The language is kid-friendly but doesn't sugarcoat or over-simplify the lessons. There's no fun and games here, just simple instruction. Kids may not be engaged or entertained enough to linger, but they can surely find the supplemental assistance they need to build up their math skills -- and perhaps their confidence as well.
Is It Any Good?
Kids don't always find mathematics to be entertaining, and CHILIMATH doesn't help bring it to life. The site is simply designed (with an occasional illustrated chili pepper mascot to spice it up). Information is delivered in a straightforward manner. And there's no immediate feedback or interaction. But, it does the job of providing what it sets out to do: provide free online algebra help. Kids may not be actively engaged or entirely entertained, but they will find assistance (and can even get emailed answers within three days if needed). During a weekend or a late night homework session, it's a good place for kids to go for help when a teacher isn't readily available or parents aren't equipped to help.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the benefits of using an online resource for supplemental schoolwork help. Is it easier and more useful to study algebra at your own pace? What are the disadvantages to not getting immediate feedback?
Talk about how kids can put algebra to use in their own lives. What types of questions does algebra help solve for kids and for adults?
Talk about other sites that help build math skills. What makes them interesting and how do they help kids perform better in school? Are there things that would make learning algebra online more interesting?
Website Details
- Genre: Educational
- Pricing structure: Free
- Last updated: November 5, 2015
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