Are You a Square?

A fun measuring activity for you and your family.

Ask Dr. Math

Ask Dr. Math is a question and answer service for K-12 math students and their teachers and parents. A searchable archive is available by level and topic, together with a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions).

Early Childhood: Where Learning Begins -Mathematics

The U.S. Department of Education provides an excellent explanation of "What is Mathematics" and some general strategies for parents to use to help develop "thinking math" and"content math" with children ages 2-5.

Family Math

Family Math is a course for parents. The goal is to encourage underrepresented groups (especially girls and minority students) to enter careers that use mathematics. FAMILY MATH is, of course, family-based.

Figure This! Math Challenges for Families

Resources for parents from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics for 10-14 year old students.

Help for Math Anxiety

Tips and strategies for reducing math anxiety.

Helping Your Child Learn Math

Directions for games and activities for parents to do with their children at home using household items.

Houghton Mifflin's Brain Teasers

Entertaining and mentally challenging activities, organized by age groups, for you and your family to try.

Learning Windows and the Child's Brain

Amy Markezich from Stanford University offers information about the series of time periods in which a child can best learn.

What to Look for in a Mathematics Classroom

The Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematcs provides this parent handbook for Mathematics, Grades K-6 to help parents know what to look for in exemplary programs.

What Should I look for in a Mathematics Program in my Child's School?

This site from SciMathMN provides parents with information to determine if their child's classroom is preparing students for the math world beyond school.