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These activities run online in flash.  They are mostly brief explanations of a concept with an interactive exploratory component to illustrate.  Interface is engaging, if a bit busy.  An engaging way for kids to review math concepts K-6.

Online dictionary of math terms with flash illustrations and examples of each one.  Much more engaging than flash cards.

A math wiki for 5th grade.  "The purpose of this wiki is to display the learning of our fifth grade math class. The links are to blog entries about each subject. To get linked to, students must write an exceptional summary of the topic--one that would be helpful for anyone learning about it."

Including word problems, logic puzzles, interactive manipulatives, clean interface, grades K-12

A site that has interactive examples and flash demos to explain concepts.  MS, HS and above!

Furbles are attribute creatures that can be configured by shape, color, and number of eyes.  Use these shapes to interactively create pie and bar charts online for free.  This program can also be purchased which provides for other types of charts and built-in activities.  The free demo version allows for just explore mode.

You put in the problem and the website will give a written explanation for how to solve it.  It will also solve algebra problems so you can check your homework.  No speech or animation, so you have to read the explanation that results.

verbal mini-tutorials on algebra.  Good for working out a single type of problem, but doesn't give the background information and all explanation is verbal - no accompanying number-lines or other visual tools to help understand.