Mathematics

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We’ve got lots of great resources for you. Click on one of the specific topics above to find books, movies and other library resources as well as links to useful sites on the web.

Looking for general math help? Scroll down to find general math homework help resources.

At the Library

Check out a book from one of these great math series:

MathStart
This great beginning math series by Stuart J. Murphy covers everything from counting and shapes to multiplication and division.

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Math Start, Level 2 (ages 6+)

Math Start, Level 3 (ages 7+)

Math Success
The books in this series review essential math skills using step-by-step real world examples.

Math Word Problems Solved
The books in this series include fun word problems based around a key math concept.

Rookie Read-About Math
This series used simple language and photographs of everyday things to depict basic math concepts such as patterns, multiplication, subtraction and measurement.

Online Resources 

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Designed for elementary students, this database provides full-text access to thousands of articles from newspapers, magazines, encyclopedias, atlases, videos and more.

To find great Math Homework resources, follow the link to this database (you will need your library card number to log in from home) and click on Topics in the blue bar at the top of the page and choose Mathematics. You will then get a big list of Math topics to choose from.

Websites

A+ Math
Play online games like Matho and Hidden Picture. Print off worksheets to practice your math skills.

AAA Math
This page outlines basic math skills and provides interactive practice, challenging games and randomly created math problems. Pages provided for students from kindergarten to grade 8.

Ask Dr. Math
This site offers homework help for all grade levels. If you have a math question, this is the place to look!

Cool Math for Kids
Interactive math games for children ages 3 - 16.

Figure This!
Figure This provides interesting math challenges that students in grades 4-6 can do at home with their families.

Funbrain!
Great math games for students in every grade from 1 to 12!

Math Central
Everything Math! Look up math words, ask math questions, read about mathematicians, and more.

Math League Help Topics
A reference guide to math topics for students in grades 4 - 8. Covers decimals, fractions, geometry, introductory algebra, and much more.

Addtion and Subtraction

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Books and Movies about Addition 

Books and Movies about Subtraction

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eLibrary Elementary

Designed for elementary students, this database provides full-text access to thousands of articles from newspapers, magazines, encyclopedias, atlases, videos and more.

To find great Math Homework resources, follow the link to this database (you will need your library card number to log in from home) and click on Topics in the blue bar at the top of the page and choose Mathematics. You will then get a big list of Math topics to choose from. Look for Math Basics > Arithmetic > Addition & Subtraction.

Websites

AAA Math – Addition
Explore topics related to Addition on AAAMath.com

AAA Math – Subtraction
Explore topics related to Subtraction on AAAMath.com

Lizardpoint.com
Addition practice questions
Addition worksheets

Subtraction practice questions
Subtraction worksheets

Decimals and Fractions

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Books and Movies about Decimals and Fractions

Books and Movies about Percents and Ratios

Books and Movies about Ratio and Proportion

Online Resources

eLibrary Elementarydatabase logo

Designed for elementary students, this database provides full-text access to thousands of articles from newspapers, magazines, encyclopedias, atlases, videos and more.

To find great Math Homework resources, follow the link to this database (you will need your library card number to log in from home) and click on Topics in the blue bar at the top of the page and choose Mathematics. You will then get a big list of Math topics to choose from. Look for Math Basics > Fractions and Math Basics > Numbers > Decimals.

Websites

AAA Math – Decimals
Explore topics related to Decimals on AAAMath.com

AAA Math – Fractions
Explore topics related to Fractions on AAAMath.com

Visual Fractions
An online fraction tutorial that demonstrates fractions using simple diagrams. Practice identifying, adding, subtracting, multiplying, comparing and converting fractions.

Geometry and Shapes

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Books and Movies about Shapes

Books and Movies about Geometry

Online Resources

eLibrary Elementarydatabase logo

Designed for elementary students, this database provides full-text access to thousands of articles from newspapers, magazines, encyclopedias, atlases, videos and more.

To find great Math Homework resources, follow the link to this database (you will need your library card number to log in from home) and click on Topics in the blue bar at the top of the page and choose Mathematics. You will then get a big list of Math topics to choose from. Look for Pre-Kindergarten > Shapes, Math Basics > Shapes & Figures, and Pre-Algebra > Geometric Figures.

Websites

2D and 3D Shapes
Learn about the different qualities of 2-D and 3-D shapes and find patterns to create your own.

AAA Math – Geometry
Explore topics related to Geometry on AAAMath.com.

Measurement

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Books and Movies about Measurement

Books and Movies about Weights and Measures

Online Resources

eLibrary Elementarydatabase logo image

Designed for elementary students, this database provides full-text access to thousands of articles from newspapers, magazines, encyclopedias, atlases, videos and more.

To find great Math Homework resources, follow the link to this database (you will need your library card number to log in from home) and click on Topics in the blue bar at the top of the page and choose Mathematics. You will then get a big list of Math topics to choose from. Look for Math Basics > Measurement, Ratio & Proportion.

Websites

AAAMath – Measurement
Explore topics related to Measurement on AAAMath.com.

Measure it!
Sharpen your measurement skills with a measurement game on Funbrain.com.

Money

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Books and Movies about Money

Online Resources

eLibrary Elementary

database logoDesigned for elementary students, this database provides full-text access to thousands of articles from newspapers, magazines, encyclopedias, atlases, videos and more.

To find great Math Homework resources, follow the link to this database (you will need your library card number to log in from home) and click on Topics in the blue bar at the top of the page and choose Mathematics. You will then get a big list of Math topics to choose from. Look for Math Basics > Counting Money.

Websites

AAA Math – Money
Explore topics related to Money on AAAMath.com.

Funbrain Change Maker
Choose a difficulty level and currency and work on money math problems.

Room 108 Money Desk
Choose Easy, Normal, or Hard and practice adding up Canadian coins.

Multiplication and Division

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Books and Movies about Division 

Books and Movies about Multiplication

Online Resources

eLibrary Elementary

database logoDesigned for elementary students, this database provides full-text access to thousands of articles from newspapers, magazines, encyclopedias, atlases, videos and more.

To find great Math Homework resources, follow the link to this database (you will need your library card number to log in from home) and click on Topics in the blue bar at the top of the page and choose Mathematics. You willthen get a big list of Math topics to choose from. Look for Math Basics > Arithmetic > Multiplication & Division.

Websites

AAA Math – Division
Explore topics related to Division on AAAMath.com.

AAA Math – Multiplication
Explore topics related to Multiplication on AAAMath.com.

Lizardpoint.com

Division practice

Division worksheets

Multiplication practice

Multiplication worksheets 

Times Tables Games
Practice your multiplication skills on BBC’s Skillwise website.

 

Numbers and Counting

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Books and Movies about Counting

Books and Movies about Numbers

Online Resources

eLibrary Elementarydatabase logo

Designed for elementary students, this database provides full-text access to thousands of articles from newspapers, magazines, encyclopedias, atlases, videos and more.

To find great Math Homework resources, follow the link to this database (you will need your library card number to log in from home) and click on Topics in the blue bar at the top of the page and choose Mathematics. You will then get a big list of Math topics to choose from. Look for Pre-Kindergarten > Learn Your Numbers and Math Basics > Comparing Numbers.

Websites

AAA Math – Counting
Explore topics related to Numbers and Counting on AAAMath.com.

Count Your Chickens
Practice your counting skills with this interactive counting game from Learning Planet.