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=For Students = **Helpful Websites** [|Castle Learning] Castle Learning is a tool that we use in the Pre-Algebra classroom quite frequently. I can assign students specific questions that they can answer, on which they will receive instantaneous feedback. In addition, if students are having trouble with a specific topic, they can go onto Castle Learning and create their own questions from a huge question bank.

[|Study Zone] This site was put together by teaching professionals to help students and teachers gain more information and preparation for the New York State tests listed above. Each testing area provides lessons, practice activities, teacher resources, and sometimes literature tie-ins.

[|Regents Prep] The goal of this nonprofit site is to help high school students meet the New York State Regents requirements in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. This project is supported by a federally-funded [|Title III Technology Literacy Challenge Grant]  and the Learning Technology Grant.

[|Classzone] The online website for our textbook. On this site, you will find many interactive games, slideshows, vocabulary cards, and mathematical fast facts to brush up on your skills!

[|Quizlet] //Quizlet// is a lightning fast way to memorize vocabulary lists. It's like flashcards, but much more fun and interactive.

[|Khan Academy Helpful Math Videos] With a library of over [|2,600 videos] covering everything from arithmetic to physics, finance, and history and [|218 practice exercises], [|we're on a mission] to help you learn what you want, when you want, at your own pace.

[|Math Games] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 90%;">Math is fun! Interactive games that students can play at their own time to practice the mathematics they're learning in the classroom!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 90%;">[|Math in the Movies!] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 90%;">The next time you're renting something off of iTunes or Netflix, check out one of the movies on this list! You're bound to learn something new and exciting in mathematics.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 90%;">[|Purple Math] <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 90%;">Purplemath's algebra lessons are written with the student in mind. These lessons emphasize the practicalities rather than the technicalities, demonstrating dependable techniques, warning of likely "trick" questions, and pointing out common mistakes. The lessons are cross-referenced to help you find related material, and a "search" box is on every page to help you find what you're looking for.