Community reviews for Math Playground

After using the tool and "playtesting" it, I would say this resource is very engaging. It is fun to use and adds a game element and competitive element to solving math problems. The three modes I tried, which I assume would be similar to the rest of the tools on the website were racing modes, jetski and car, and you would be able to accelerate by answering math problems correctly. There are various levels to the math problems, such as addition for 1st grade, and multiplication in the 3rd grade set. The gamemodes have lobbies of a few people and while the main purpose is to learn math, by pitting you against others, it instills a competitive game atmosphere which I think would be to the benefit of the student, as if should push them to do better. What I didn't necessarily like, or think could be improved is the level of math for Grade 6. The racing game mode I chose had basic algebra, solving for x type problems, and it was just basic addition and subtraction to solve for x. I believe 6th graders usually have slightly higher-level problems than this, so I think proper adjustment of curriculum, sitewide, would be to the benefit of all students using this tool.

My opinion: It falls short in providing a seamless and focused learning experience.

Math Playground is a free online website which provides fun games to play that are primarily math-based. Some of the games have a multiplayer function where you can compete against other math competitors. The games vary in difficulty depending on what level you pick and there are a number of different games for various math topics. I played a multiplication game with 3 other players where each person was represented by a penguin. Every time you got a multiplication question right your penguin hop across a patch of ice in an effort to get to the finish line. If you got a wrong answer you fell in the water and lost time. Whoever gets to the finish line first is the winner. As simple a game it may seem, I found myself wanting to keep playing to see if I could improve my time. Some of the online competition is quite good and it encouraged me to keep playing.

The only critique I have is that students are sometimes required to pay for the site.

I like the engagement. It is basic drill with friendly competition! I use if for reinforcement of class lessons.

I might not use this as a teacher tool, but I do like that it supports the learning that has taken place. It serves the kids because even when kids don't think they are proficient in math, they will play games from this site.

Math Playground is a great classroom support site. Content is organized by math topic on the home page and includes addition, multiplication, fractions, geometry, ratios, percent, and prealgebra. Other sections include math videos, word problems and logic games.

Parents ask for learning games. I highly recommend this website as students must use math skills in order to "PLAY" the games. For example, K students have to "decompose" numbers to add. The Kitten addition game has students select what makes a number (9= 2-7, 8-1, 6-3). The repetition enforces and strengthens basic facts. Much better than drilling with flash cards!

Math Playground has videos on subjects the students can watch for Math instruction. Some of the games are for practice, but many of the games create a deeper understanding of math concepts. I think the site promotes the kind of thinking that is expected with the new common core standards.

This site has some great games for math practice, students really enjoy time on math playground. I like that there are a wide variety of games to choose from, something for every interest, there are also different game "themes" like logic, basic facts, etc...There are lots of ads so it's a little overwhelming at first, but students seem to adjust to the page quickly (more quickly than my tired eyes- LOL). As an aside, it's also a great site to discuss digital citizenship and how sites use advertisers to sponsor them so they can provide free service.