Grades 1-6: Houghton Miflin Mathemetics

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/mhm/ Kid's Place Mathematics from Houghton Miflin gives students the choice of a topic: test prep, test quest and brain teasers, and then the correct grade level from 1-6. The brain teasers are word and critical thinking problems, and include directions, questions, hints and a solution. The test prep checks the answers and gives points for initial correct answers and lesser points for subsequent correct answers. Test Quest gives the children strategies for better test taking and then gives examples of the strategy. This is an audio aid (needs shockwave plugin) and is an animated teacher explaining the skills, such as ruling out the wrong answers. The sound and animation are both good, and clearly explain how the strategy works. Even though this is a site that supports the HM texts, it is also good as a stand alone site that can be used for reinforcing skills and self practice.