DREAMBOX: This website provides many different math skills and concepts for a developing learner. The lessons are tailored to each individual learner's account and will change and vary based on the students current skills. There are tests at the end of each lesson that help the parent and teacher monitor how the student is doing. Baltimore County uses this website in the classrooms so it is provided for students. http://www.dreambox.com/
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Talking Calculator: A talking calculator has a built-in speech synthesizer that reads aloud each number, symbol, or operation key a user presses; it also vocalizes the answer to the problem. This auditory feedback may help students check the accuracy of the keys they press and verify their answer. This can be used for students who have any motor skills difficulties who can't quite hold a pencil or a student who has a communication disorder. http://www.maxiaids.com/talking-calculators
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Finger Grip Ruler: These are a good tool for students who can't grasp items easily. The middle of the ruler is raised to make it much easier to grab onto. It is kid friendly, comes in many colors, and has numbers that are easy to read. http://www.staples.com/Westcott-12-Finger-Grip-Ruler-Assorted-Colors/product_711762
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Rotating Rubber Stamps: These stamps are perfect for students who want to show their work but have trouble holding a pencil. They can practice their fine motor skills by rotating the number that they want. This allows them to write out their answers in a new way. http://www.rubberstamps.net/category.aspx?categoryID=158
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IXL Online: This website provides online practice for students Pre-K to 8th grade. It is an interactive website that allows students to pick a topic in math that align with the Common Core. The practice questions give students feedback right away on whether or not they answered the question correctly. It is good that it provides instant feedback so a student knows what to study and how they are doing outside of the classroom. This is an online website or it can be downloaded as an APP. The app allows the parent or student to take the practice on the road as they travel somewhere outside of school and home. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ixl.ixlmath FREE FREE FREE!
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Cash Register: A light up cash register is a good tool for students to practice their money concepts. It light ups and is very interactive. The small buttons allow students to practice their motor skills and counting. http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Learning-Resources-Pretend-Play-Calculator-Cash-Register-Kids-Toy-Fun-/262176040319?hash=item3d0ae8e57f:g:xm4AAOxyThVTbE-~
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Math Monsters: This interactive app helps students practice their fluency in math while playing games. The main component of this app is solving math problems and finding the answer on a bingo board. This game requires strategy to fill up the bingo board as well as practicing their math facts. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-monsters-bingo/id452985193?mt=
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Math Rods: Math rods are a concrete manipulative that students can use when learning to add. Different sets of rods can have a different set of numbers. They come in all shapes and sizes available for different grade ranges. The small pieces allow children to physically touch and get an idea of what math function they have to complete. The ones pictured on the left are good for students Kindergarten thru 12th grade. http://www.howbrite.com/products.html
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Colorful Number Magnets: These colorful magnets make math interactive and fun for students to practice. These can be used for students who can't grasp a pencil but still want to show how they solved a problem. http://mywhiteboards.com/3mascprnu.html
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