My Take
I would highly recommend this product. It is closely aligned with Common Core and asks good questions. The question/answer format is also very similar to the PARCC test.
How I Use It
I have been using Front Row in my classroom for 3 years. I love that students take a pre test and then practice at their own level, but all within the same domain. I use the program for reinforcement, as a bell ringer activity, and ask that other teachers have students use it during study hall at least once a week. Believe it or not, jr high students love the animal avatars and spending their coins at the "piggy store"!
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Rafferty G.
Teacher
Brookings Harbor High School
Brookings, OR
November 3, 2021
Freckle is an abomination, and it was only created for educators to keep students doing busywork. It does not teach anything, and hides behind "review" as an excuse to make students do the same work over and over with no benefit.
My overall opinion about Freckle is one of despise. One of the worst parts about Freckle is the placement system, which abhorrently misplaced my students' skill levels. Every single one of my students was placed at a far lower level than their real skill level, creating boring repetitive work. This is one of the most important things Freckle needs to fix right away. Secondly, another large problem with Freckle is that it does not teach anything. Instead, all of the "lessons" in Freckle are just practice. There is a system for teaching new skills, but it is sub-par at best, and a majority of the time, it doesn't introduce any new skills or strategies and just repeats the ones all of my students have learned.
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Celeste W.
May 12, 2021
Fun learning tool
Freckle is a good tool to use for your students. It is great for all subjects. I like that I can assign a standard to all my students. Not only can I assign lessons based on their own level, I can also print worksheets for them based on their level. Would be a great tool to use when there is a substitute. The higher level thinking relates to real world concepts. This engages students by allowing them to collect coins and use them. You can track your students' progress and give them assessments.
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Triston W.
Frank P Brown Elementary School
Crossville, TN
January 7, 2020
my student is using his freckle money on stuff but it wont change his style
its nice
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