Cool Math 4 Kids

I would use Cool Math 4 Kids in a Grade 7 Math Class when learning about FRACTIONS. From my experiences in the classroom, a lot of students struggle with the concept of fractions. This website breaks it down and provides a lot of visuals for students who need some extra practice.

I would use this website as a tool to review before an exam. I would divide students up into different groups and assign each group a different section of the Fractions Activity. For example, one group would be responsible for "What are Fractions", another would be "Mixed Fractions", etc. Within their groups, students would have time to review their particular topic and would then have to (re)teach this concept to the rest of the students. By teaching the concept, students would learn and understand better themselves. After the brief lessons, students would be allowed to choose the areas that they need more practice at, and complete the different activities under that particular section. A great review tool!

Students will benefit from this website because it allows them to review topics that they have learned in class. It will help students as they study, because they can choose the individual areas that they need more practice at, and they can even use the website at home to study. Many students often get home and find they have questions that they can't answer, and yet there is a test tomorrow! This website might help students when they are having difficulties at home. This website is also beneficial because it provides clear descriptions, explanations, examples, and visuals.

Curriculum Connections:
Grade 7 Math: Number Strand