Khan Academy
I can speak from experience when saying this website is very beneficial to an individual learner seeking more help on a particular math concept or concepts. This website is created by a non-profit organization with a goal to "provide free world-class education to anyone anywhere." I used this website to study for an Algebra CLEP (College Level Examination Program) exam just two years ago! It was beyond helpful! This website provides a video library with skills ranging from elementary to adult level for all standards of mathematics. There are also topics for biology, chemistry, history, and more. Students are able to complete exercises at their own pace to get the practice needed to help them succed. Data is kept to help keep track of what students are learning and whether or not they hit their goals. Teachers can view student data and get summaries of their class performance as a whole. Students can also earn badges and points for progress. There are also fun brainteasers for students seeking an enjoyable challenge.
Most of the videos provided on this website are posted on YouTube. I have found it difficult to access videos like this at my school because of the firewall. However, I would definitely use this website to provide additional at-home instruction for my students. I would set goals with students and assign homework assignments and long-term assignments. I may also talk to the internet support at my school to see if I can override the firewall for this particular site and use it as extra classwork or independent work.
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