Resources from Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS)

Find out about HCPS Math Resources and Events (Grades 6–8 and 9–12)

Scroll down and click “6–8 Resources” or "9–12 Resources" to get information about specific math courses and math events for students in grades 6–12. 

Check out the HCPS Math Homework Hotline (free on select Thursdays!)

Your child can call in with their math questions and get them answered by teachers on the spot. They can also watch other students' questions get answered live during the broadcast, view past shows, and more.

Learn steps to get Help from Your Child's School—Hillsborough County (available in several languages)

Follow these steps to advocate for your child and request help from your child's school.

Florida Math Resources

View Florida's standards for math by grade level

Scroll down and select "Mathematics" and then the grade level you want. Click on each standard to learn more about it. Students are tested on how well they have mastered each standard's knowledge and skills.

Find parent guides for mathematics by grade level or high school math subject

Each guide reflects Florida's Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) and tells you:

  • Florida’s standards by grade, or for a specific high school math subject
  • Words that you and your child will be exposed to
  • Ways you can support your child’s learning at home
  • Questions to ask your child’s teacher

Ways to Support Your Child in Learning Math at Higher Levels

Screenshot of the Beyond Homework handout

Adapted from a resource created by The Math Narrative Project, funded by The Gates Foundation.

  • When to check in with your child about math
  • Supports you can provide
  • Foundation in grades 6–8 for success in high school math
  • Student accountability
  • Measuring progress
  • Note-taking
Screenshot of the Questions to Ask Your Child's Teacher handout

Adapted from a resource created by Learning Heroes and the Virginia Department of Education. 

How to Support Math At Home

Screenshot of Parenting Minutes video on the Learning Heroes site

Watch this video to learn about an online tool that lets you check on how your child is doing with grade-level math skills. Then, get connected to free videos and activities you can use to support your child’s skill development. (Grades 6–8)

Screenshot of the Learning Heroes Readiness Check website

Use this Readiness Check to help your child build their math power! (Grades 6–8)

PBS Learning Media Math Videos

Click the links below to go to sets of videos from PBS Learning Media filtered by topic and grade level. If you see a pop-up with circle buttons for different grade levels, just click the grades you’re looking for to see the different videos in the collection. 

Operations & Algebraic Thinking

Geometry

Measurement & Data

Numbers & Operations - Fractions

Understanding Your Child's Math Journey

Screenshot of the Parents' Guide to Student Success handout

(Info sheet available in English and Spanish)

This two-page guide shares what your child will learn in high school math. 

Why Math Is Important to Your Child's Success—Now and in The Future

Help for Homework

Some of these online tools and apps are free for basic solutions. Paid or subscription options may be offered for more detailed explanations or access to other features. 

Khan Academy (free)

An online learning platform. It has instructional videos and practice exercises that can help students learn math at their own pace.

Mathway (free)

A problem-solving website and mobile app to help solve math problems. Enter equations by typing them into a smart calculator, speaking the problems, or taking a photo of them using your device's camera.

The Get it Guide (free)

Breaks down core math concepts through visual tutorials. Teaches fundamental principles behind homework problems.

eMediaVA Tutorial Videos (free)

High-quality learning resources. Filter by grade level and standards of learning.

Symbolab (free and paid options)

A math problem solver, powered by AI. Provides automated, step-by-step solutions to mathematical equations. Helps middle- and high-school students grasp the logical reasoning behind mathematical concepts.

Desmos (free and paid options)

A web-based graphic calculator and educational platform. It helps students visualize mathematical equations.

Parent Testimonials

See what other parents and teachers are saying.

Struggling as Part of Learning Math

See what parents have to say about children struggling to learn math at higher levels, like algebra and geometry.

Supporting Children in Math

See how these parents are supporting their children in learning math, even if they don’t know the ways their kids are learning it!

Connecting Math to Real Life

See what these parents have to say about how math relates to life.