My Take
It takes some time for us to figure out how to use each game. After we do that, they are fun. I hope they keep adding to their collection and improve the games even more. I particularly like the Space Mission. I haven't felt this has hurt or increased my students' math skills. In order for this to really effective in the class the games need to be more user friendly and we need more app versions. This company is working hard though and I like how they help teachers.
How I Use It
I do not use these games to introduce a topic. Instead I use them for practice after a concept is learned. We also use it for problem solving and discussion. I also like that students can use the apps and games at home. More app games are needed.
More community reviews for Math Playground
John O.
Brooklyn, NY
November 2, 2016
Math Playground is a popular learning site filled with math games, logic puzzles and a variety of problem solving activities. This site provides a save place for parents and teachers to explore different math applications
The only critique I have is that students are sometimes required to pay for the site.
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Lisa V.
November 25, 2014
Although crowded with advertisements, the essential arcade style games engage middle school students while reinforcing skills in basic ratios and proportions.
I like the engagement. It is basic drill with friendly competition! I use if for reinforcement of class lessons.
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Barbara K.
October 8, 2014
I really like this product for the kids because it has many fun games for them to play while learning at the same time!
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.
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