Math Tutoring Tools

A free visual and conceptual tookit for math tutoring and instruction with a focus on computer science readiness.
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New! Generate detailed reports: Example
Click "Create Report" at the conclusion of each practice set. These PDF documents might then be submitted to a teacher or tutor.


Mental Math Strategies



Math for Computer Science



Math and Logic Games



Introduction

Purpose

The purpose of this curriculum is to provide a toolset which might be used by mathematics tutors or as part of elementary math or computer science programs to facilitate the conceptual understanding key to success in computer programming.


Key Features

  • Concepts are selected for their applications in computer programming and video game development
  • Practice problems are presented with:
    • visual models
    • scaffolding
    • detailed, instant feedback

Prerequisites

Students should be familiar with the four elementary arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) and work through the modules with a tutor or other knowledgeable instructor.

For an integrated approach to math and computer science instruction, check out our textbook.