We are starting off the year with a unit called Number Puzzles and Multiple Toweres. This unit reviews and extends the concepts of factors and multiples. We continue to work on basic multiplication facts 0 - 12 the first semester and division facts the second semester. We then move on to strategies for multiplication and division.
The links below are helpful web sites for reinforcing and extending mathematics concepts.
Basic Facts Practice:
Basic Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division Test (1 minute online practice). This site also allows you to keep track of multiples tests within one session and print the results. http://home.indy.rr.com/lrobinson/mathfacts/mathfacts.html
A+ Math - homework help, multiplication fact worksheet creator and a flashcard creator http://www.aplusmath.com/
Multiplication Flashcards - online http://www.aplusmath.com/Flashcards/multiplication.html
Mathematical Enrichment:
NCTM Illuminations Online Activities Grades 3-5 online activities linked to mathematical ideas taught in the classroom.
CoolMath4Kids - Math lessons, games, puzzles, brain teasers, and an economy simulation http://www.coolmath4kids.com/