Alge-Bingo
Fun algebra practice for a range of abilities
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Alge-Bingo
Pros: Leveled bingo games are fun and challenging; tracking accuracy and speed is a great motivator to improve fluency.
Cons: Without feedback for incorrect answers, kids may not learn as much as they could.
Bottom Line: With eight games and 13 levels to choose from, kids can get some serious practice solving equations.
Since Alge-Bingo doesn't provide instructional content or detailed feedback, it could be used as a pre-assessment or as a practice tool to improve fluency. Individual play is ideal, so kids may need to take turns depending on the number of devices available. Assign a level and game style to kids to get them started. The blackout game is great as a pre-assessment since kids have to solve all 25 equations to fill the bingo card. Have kids play the game and make sure they record their scores and times before giving the device to another student. Compare results as a class and keep a running list of high scores. Challenge kids to improve throughout the school year, advancing to new levels whenever possible.
In Alge-Bingo, kids practice their algebra skills by solving equations and successfully filling in bingo cards. Kids choose from eight different bingo games, including straight-line, x-game, t-game, and blackout. Then they select one of 13 learning levels. The least challenging level is addition with positive integer answers. Kids have to solve one-step addition equations like x + 6 = 9. The most challenging level is division with subtraction. Kids have to solve two-step equations like x/4 – 5 = -1. As they play, kids are challenged to accurately solve the equations as quickly as possible while keeping the bingo strategy in mind. Some of the graphics -- such as the bug rewards that kids can earn -- seem a little young for the target age.
By playing scored and timed bingo games, kids practice algebra skills and can work to improve math fluency. Multi-user accounts aren't offered, so kids will need to keep a personal record of their progress. The variety of learning levels makes differentiated instruction easy. Kids who struggle can practice on the same level for as long as needed, and advanced kids can quickly move from one level to the next.
The app tracks incorrect answers, but doesn't offer specific feedback. Because of this, Alge-Bingo is best suited for kids who have some knowledge of solving equations and who need to practice skills and fluency. The purpose of the bug awards isn't clearly explained, but this doesn't detract from the overall quality and learning potential. The convenience of having easy access to several games for a quick review or practice session is certainly worth the cost of the app. Note that the developers claim that a free teacher handbook is available; however, at the time of this review, the handbook couldn't be found.
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Fun app for equation-solving....but watch out for click-click-clickers!!
This is a fun and easy app for algebra drill and practice. In the classroom, I see it best used in small doses and in a game format--it will be up to the teacher and how he/she uses it to determine how engaging it could be. 8th grade students liked it, but I also connected a prize to winners (Starburst candy is my favorite), so that probably helped :) I don't think it would be an app they'd go out and do on their own in their free time!
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