Online Math Expressions Resources for Families
Hello Parents! Has your child ever asked you for help with their math homework? Do you they
use words you’ve never heard before like Partner Train, Math Mountain, Fast Array, or
Comparison Bars? And when you explain how to do it, they tell you, “No, that’s not right!”
because that’s not how they learned to do it in class? If you answered yes to any of these
questions, then there is help on the way!
Students in kindergarten through 5th grade use Math Expressions by Houghton Mifflin. There
are many resources available through the textbook company for the adults at home who want
to help our students with their math homework. To access these helpful resources, go to
http://www.eduplace.com/parents/mthexp/
It would be helpful to add this site to your Internet favorites.
You will see a page that looks like this:
The first thing you will do is select a grade level. Each grade level has the same resources
available. There is an eGlossary, Unit Review, Family Letters, and Math Background. I’m going
to highlight each of these for you.
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The eGlossary is an online glossary. This is tailored for each grade level. If your child
says they need to draw a Math Mountain to show partners, simply jump to the M and
read an explanation and see what a Math Mountain looks like.
The Unit Overview is an explanation of what concepts are covered in each unit.
The Family Letters are available online and they are usually sent home with your child.
There is an explanation and diagrams to prepare you for what will be introduced in that
unit and why it is important that they learn it. Sometimes there are two letters that will
come home for one unit. They are available in English and Spanish.
The last resource is Math Background. I think you will find this resource the most useful
when trying to help your child. Each unit has a 1 or 2 page explanation of the most
important concepts covered in that unit. The vocabulary and illustrations match what
the teacher uses to teach so you will look like a pro at home. 
I hope you find this online resource helpful. Remember if you have questions about how to
help your child with their math homework, you can find answers on this website
(http://www.eduplace.com/parents/mthexp/) or ask your child’s teacher…they are always
happy to help.