WEB RESOURCES

Kumon

• Kumon North America - information on the Kumon method, students' programs and links to Kumon offices worldwide.

• Kumon Recommended Reading List - go to Amazon.com and view all books recommended for the Reading program.

• Cosmic Club - an exciting activity designed to make learning fun. Kumon students can earn Cosmic Club Points as you learn and redeem the points for great, fun prizes.

CONNECTED MathEMATICS

• Connected Mathematics Project - an NSF-funded center established to support educators, parents and students who are using, or will soon be using, Connected Mathematics.

Everyday Math

• Everyday Mathematics Center - an NSF-funded center established to support educators, parents and students who are using, or will soon be using, Everyday Mathematics.

• Math.com - exploratory and recreational introductions to the world of Everyday Math from Math.com.

• FreeMathHelp.com - some useful internet resources to improve your skills you use everyday.

• Lesson Links - sample lessons from everydaymath.org. (Note: this site is not supported by Everyday Mathematics or any of its parent companies.)

• SRA/McGraw-Hill - offers a range of materials that enhance Everyday Math learning and sharpen student skills.

Geometry

• Geometry - site covering geometry facts covered in K8 Math courses. Each page has an explanation, interactive practice and challenge games.

• Geometry - Interactive Mathematics Online - site covering an introduction to Geometry, angles and lines, conditionals, unions, and intersections, etc.

• Geometry Center - interactive activities, articles, facts and figures from Science U.

• Homework Help Geometry - building blocks, and unit quizzes from Math.com.

GRAMMAR

• Grammar Bytes! - goal of this site is to cover each type of sentence error in real depth.

• Guide to Grammar & Writing - maintained by Professor of English Charles Darling for English courses at Capital Community College and for the general public.

• Language Arts Games - games for your child to play from FunBrain.com.

MCAS

• MCAS - site for the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) from the Massachusetts Department of Education. Provides information on the test schedule, test items, previous tests, MCAS results, publications and resources.

Scholastic Assessment Test

• collegeboard.com - national nonprofit membership association whose mission is to prepare, inspire, and connect students to college success and opportunity.

General Resources

• ED.gov - official site of the U.S. Department of Education. Information on the 'No Child Left Behind Act of 2001,' and numerous parent resources on education.

• Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) - national information system funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences to provide access to education literature and resources.

• Gifted Development Center - provides parents, schools, and advocacy groups with information about identification, assessment, counseling, learning styles, programs, presentations, and resources for gifted children and adults.

• k12Planet.com - provides information for parents, teachers and students on educational issues for kindergarten through 12th grade.

• Math Forum @ Drexel - Internet Mathematics library from the Math Forum. Its mission is to provide resources, materials, activities, person-to-person interactions, and educational products and services that enrich and support teaching and learning in an increasingly technological world.

• Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) - non-profit organization whose members are individuals with learning disabilities, their families, and the professionals who work with them. LDA strives to advance the education and general welfare of children and adults with learning disabilities.

• National Association for Gifted Children - non-profit organization of parents, teachers, educators, other professionals and community leaders who unite to address the unique needs of children and youth with demonstrated gifts and talents as well as those children who may be able to develop their talent potential with appropriate educational experiences.

• Oppenheim Toy Portfolio - independent consumer review of children's media - books, toys, videos, audio.

• Webmath - This site is composed of many math "fill-in-forms" into which you can type the math problem you're working on.