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Great Games, Apps, and Sites for Geometry

Whether your students are studying shapes, parallel lines, triangles, or trigonometry, this hand-picked list of geometry resources has something for you. Students will begin to learn many foundational skills as well as some of the problem-solving, spatial-reasoning, and logic skills that are used by architects, engineers, and other professionals. From picking out new furniture to buying the right amount of paint, the practical uses of measurement and space will become apparent quickly. Try a new tool and help your students' geometry knowledge take shape!

Interested in seeing how two of the best geometry apps, The Land of Venn and Dragonbox Elements, compare? Check out our EdTech Showdown.

Dragon Shapes - Lumio Geometry Challenge (Full Version)

Boost critical-thinking skills with fun tangram puzzles

Bottom Line: This engaging tool teaches younger kids about shapes and their attributes while building spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Grades: Pre-K–3
Price:
Paid

RelationShapes

Great visual-spatial practice balanced with imaginative free play

Bottom Line: Includes both play and skill-building that develop important spatial and fine-motor skills.

Grades: Pre-K–3
Price:
Free

Pattern Shapes, by the Math Learning Center

Virtual pattern blocks with some extra useful teaching tools

Bottom Line: If you don't already have a bucket of pattern blocks, or you want a more portable option, this free version may be a great fit for your classroom.

Grades: Pre-K–4
Price:
Free

DoodleMaths

Short, daily practice and positive language make success accessible

Bottom Line: A good, adaptive program that can be used to support a growth mindset along with strong math skills.

Grades: Pre-K–8
Price:
Free to try, Paid

IXL

Immediate feedback and breadth a huge plus, despite emphasis on drills

Bottom Line: Students can improve targeted skills by using practice modules in moderation.

Grades: Pre-K–12
Price:
Free to try

Montessori Geometry - Recognize and learn shapes

Clever games help kids name shapes and identify them in the real world

Bottom Line: Kids get a fun introduction to geometry, which sets the stage for more advanced learning.

Grades: K–2
Price:
Paid

Cyberchase Shape Quest!

AR adds unique twist to geometry, spatial reasoning games

Bottom Line: Once kids get a hang of things, this app's puzzles will get them thinking creatively about shapes and spatial reasoning.

Grades: K–3
Price:
Free

Osmo Tangram

Fun hybrid puzzles with excellent classroom supports

Bottom Line: Classic puzzler combines toys with digital play to engage and teach all ages.

Grades: K–3
Price:
Free

Cyberchase 3D Builder

Clever story-based geometry game builds spatial reasoning skills

Bottom Line: Fun storyline and interactive game make the app an engaging way to learn about geometry.

Grades: K–4
Price:
Paid

Geoboard, by The Math Learning Center

Digital take on classic math tool

Bottom Line: Useful alternative to traditional geoboards with some added digital features.

Grades: K–5
Price:
Free

CK-12

STEM and social studies resource with highly customizable content

Bottom Line: Making content accessible to kids with different learning styles, CK-12 could be the key to students understanding STEM topics.

Grades: K–12
Price:
Free

Minecraft: Education Edition

Stellar collaboration tools, controls make Minecraft classroom-ready

Bottom Line: An excellent tool to engage students in learning, collaboration, and critical thinking is now more accessible than ever to teachers.

Grades: K–12
Price:
Free to try

NRICH

Untangle robust math problems for all ages; plenty of teaching support

Bottom Line: It's an excellent classroom companion that can be implemented quickly with little adjustment and a high probability of success.

Grades: K–12
Price:
Free

The Land of Venn - Geometric Defense

Brilliant, wacky adventure game seamlessly integrates geometry

Bottom Line: This captivating game is a great way to introduce or reinforce early geometry concepts.

Grades: 1–4
Price:
Paid

Khan Academy

Flexible learning environment offers goal-oriented personalized pathways

Bottom Line: A robust resource for targeted, individualized instruction in most standardized subject areas.

Grades: 2–12
Price:
Free, Paid

Mangahigh

Awesome, adaptive math games with a killer teacher dashboard

Bottom Line: Fantastic tool for flipped or blended classrooms, formative assessment, or extra practice in any setting.

Grades: 2–12
Price:
Free to try

Kahoot! Geometry by DragonBox

Innovative game-based approach to teaching geometry

Bottom Line: Kids build fundamental geometry skills as they play, but connections to classroom math will require teacher support.

Grades: 3–8
Price:
Free to try

Gizmos

Vast array of impressive, interactive science and math simulations

Bottom Line: This powerful and extensive set of math and science tools puts the learning in students' hands.

Grades: 3–12
Price:
Free to try

Engare

Unique puzzle game's artistic geometry rewards and frustrates

Bottom Line: Play for the surprising geometry and beautiful art; consult the web or just walk away for a while when stuck.

Grades: 4–12
Price:
Paid

Esri GeoInquiries

Captivating, focused map activities support larger curricular lessons

Bottom Line: These inquiry-based activities are a valuable visual and investigative resource for teachers and students in many different subjects.

Grades: 4–12
Price:
Free

Choreo Graph

Animate with fun geometry STEAM app; learning requires teacher support

Bottom Line: Teachers and classroom communities are needed for app activities to meet their learning potential; start with the coordinating lessons.

Grades: 6–10
Price:
Free

Volumize

Approximate photos of real-world objects with virtual 3-D shapes

Bottom Line: A quick way to make solids more tangible, especially when paired with good lesson plans that get students working directly with formulas.

Grades: 6–11
Price:
Free

Brilliant

Challenge top students with self-guided math, science, and CS courses

Bottom Line: This learning and practice site can be an exciting challenge for passionate, independent students but may be too much for struggling kids.

Grades: 6–12
Price:
Free to try

CanFigureIt Geometry

Flex your deductive reasoning muscles with geometric proofs

Bottom Line: A really good way for math students to learn about proofs and explore them from a number of angles.

Grades: 6–12
Price:
Free

Edia

Well-done worksheet generator helps reinforce learning

Bottom Line: This is a handy tool math teachers can use to reinforce learning with great feedback for students and teachers.

Grades: 6–12
Price:
Free, Paid

eMathInstruction

Fantastic teacher resources for algebra and geometry lessons

Bottom Line: A great supplement to any math teacher's classroom, with easy-to-follow, thoughtful lesson plans and supporting materials.

Grades: 6–12
Price:
Free, Paid

GeoGebra

Create, share, and modify math models and simulations

Bottom Line: Free, open-source software that lets teachers build or adapt learning experiences to meet their kids' needs.

Grades: 6–12
Price:
Free

Math Nation

Approachable video courses break down math, build up student skills

Bottom Line: This is a fantastic resource for students and teachers alike, with a straightforward, accessible approach to learning math and an admirable approach to differentiation.

Grades: 6–12
Price:
Free, Paid

Math Open Reference

Visually plain, no-frills collection of math simulations

Bottom Line: Free collection of math interactives and geometry construction tutorials.

Grades: 6–12
Price:
Free

Citizen Math

Toughest palates can't resist appetizing look at real-world math

Bottom Line: Easy-to-deliver lessons use real-world topics tweens like.

Grades: 6–12
Price:
Paid

Mathigon

A beautiful, interactive twist on the classic math textbook

Bottom Line: A front-runner for a new generation of textbooks -- if they finish their course catalog and add more teacher resources.

Grades: 6–12
Price:
Free

Geometry Pad

Construct and explore geometric figures with smart digital workbook

Bottom Line: This free version has limited features, but it's an interactive, tech-savvy way for kids to explore advanced geometry.

Grades: 9–12
Price:
Free, Paid

isosceles+ : geometry sketchpad

Digital tool for exploring and constructing lines, angles, shapes

Bottom Line: Versatile high-tech, hands-on tool is useful for teaching, exploring, constructing geometric figures.

Grades: 9–12
Price:
Paid

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