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December 4, 2014
Challenging problem solving for students
There are limits to this in a classroom, as you can't reset the app so if you are using shared iPads, students would have to take the problems where the last person left off. I do feel it's a great enrichment activity to challenge thinking skills so I've recommended it for home use with students that have a device at home to use.
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October 27, 2014
Challenging addition and subtraction puzzles encourage critical thinking, but app is very limited
I feel as though Quento is an app that some students will enjoy and use for awhile, but it is very limited and lacks appeal quickly. If it included multiplication and division, if it were a bit more engaging, or if it had more levels/activities it would benefit a larger variety of students. As it is, the usefulness of this app as a teaching tool is severely limited. It is best suited as a resource for my students.
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