One of the most frequent barriers to success in the pre-college level mathematics that I teach at OSU is a working knowledge of the times and division tables, leading to problems with factoring equations, simplifying expressions and other processes. The first link that follows is an especially good look at how to tackle learning the tables, and could prove valuable to students and parents in understanding how to proceed.
Make Sense of the Times Tables: Here is a structured look at learning the times tables with effective interactive practice. For example, studying 3 facts until they are mastered, then studying 3 more, then putting all six together, is a much more effective strategy than looking at 10 facts and going over them again and again
http://www.resourceroom.net/Math/1timestables.asp
Multiplication.com: Featured here is Timez Attack, a fast paced interactive game that helps kids learn the multiplication tables. High tech and entertaining, it includes a link for addition and division games by their interactive game designer, Natasha.
http://www.multiplication.com/interactive_games.htm
Fun4thebrain: Interactive games are designed by Exuberant Games and cover many facets of education. Kids through the 6th grade can learn math facts, review parts of speech, learn sight words, etc. Games are being planned for science as well. This page is a project of Natasha Oliver and is continuing to be developed.
http://www.fun4thebrain.com/division.html
Little Fingers: Here is an assortment of games for young children to play in an interactive format. It includes math and other disciplines. The free samples of games provide an enjoyable learning environment. You may also find these suitable for Learning Disabled students.
http://www.little-g.com/games/games1.html
Math is Fun: This page has discussions and explanations of math topics in numbers, algebra, geometry, data and measure. Colorful, animated and interactive, one example is the math balance which challenges students to solve for x. Games and puzzles are included.
CoolMath4Kids: This site has a very comprehensive development of mathematical topics. There are sections for different age levels and topics. I looked up the Pre-Algebra sections and tried out the Order of Operations. It is colorful and engaging with a wide variety of examples. Included are an online dictionary, puzzles and games.
http://www.coolmath.com/prealgebra/index.html
Solve My math: Here is a wonderful collection of online logic games and mathematical puzzles to stretch the mind. The Rubik's cube in an online format is truly fascinating. The Tower of Hanoii extends to 9 rings on the peg.
http://www.solvemymath.com/games/index.php
Olympiad Math Madness: This is a collection of challenging problems invented for mathematical Olympiads throughout the world. There is a choice of topics that include Analysis, Games and Tournaments, Geometry, Functions, Graphs and Equations, Vectors, Analysis, Systems, etc. Try the Kids’ Stuff section. It is fun!
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/4661/index.html
Absurd Math: This is an interactive problem solving game series concentrating on Pre-Algebra. Players proceed on missions in a strange world. Mathematical skill and knowledge is needed to make progress in the games. There are hidden clues and areas. Players may email the staff for assistance and teachers and parents may email for answer keys. Included is a link to similar material for algebra and geometry. Your students should like these!
http://www.learningwave.com/abmath/
Tim’s Interactive Puzzle Solution Center: This is a collection of online interactive famous and curious brain teasers and puzzles. For example, “Find out which colors will be on opposite faces of a cube whose faces are shown unfolded.” Some of the problems allow you to select a variation.
http://sakharov.net/puzzle/
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