Xtramath.org

Xtra Math (xtramath.org)
From their website: XtraMath is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to math achievement for all. Our goal is to develop effective, efficient, adaptive and intrinsically rewarding supplemental math activities and make them available for free.

This is a self paced program that my students enjoy. They can work on addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. The program can be used at home or at school. If a teacher is using the program parents receive a flyer from the teacher with instructions on signing up at home.If a teacher is not using it parents can still sign their children up.

This is a very quick overview of the program.

When the program begins students take a placement quiz that sets their level.

Here you see Mr. C as he speaks to the kids.

Once their level is set they practice the rote math facts that are so important in building a solid math foundation. One session lasts about 10 minutes. The problems appear on the screen and a count down begins.

If a student does not get the answer correct or they do not answer in the allotted time the correct answer will appear on the screen so they will know it the next time it comes up.

At the end of the lesson students can quickly see how they did. 

Students can also "Race the Teacher" to see if they can beat his score which they love!

Students have the option of using the keypad on the screen or the keypad on their keyboard.

 

I believe that Xtra Math is a great program. It helps with the rote learning that is missing in today's classrooms. With the standards set higher oftentimes the most basic things are overlooked.