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10 Best Math Tools for Middle School

During middle school, kids transition from grasping foundational concepts to organizing and synthesizing information through graphing, estimating, solving equations, and more. Tech tools can guide kids through this critical turning point with engaging activities that build their math fluency and confidence. On this list, you'll find games that promote problem-solving, social platforms for collaborating on tough mathematical concepts, and lessons that revolve around real-world concepts to make math more meaningful to middle school students.

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DreamBox Learning Math

Individualized, game-based math adapts to kids' needs

Bottom line: Excellent all-in-one solution for extra math support and practice, with solid adaptive tech that supplements, but doesn't replace, curriculum.

Grades: K–8 Price: Free to try, Paid

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Freckle

Standards-aligned, adaptive, core subject materials with lots of support

Bottom line: It's rich with content-aligned assessments, worksheets, and progress analytics, so mindful teachers will find it a valuable resource to promote skills mastery through practice.

Grades: K–12 Price: Free

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Mangahigh

Awesome, adaptive math games with a killer teacher dashboard

Bottom line: Fantastic tool for flipped or blended classrooms, formative assessment, or extra practice in any setting.

Grades: 2–12 Price: Free to try

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Woot Math

Adaptive lessons, collaborative games, and analytics add up to an excellent math tool

Bottom line: A top choice for teacher- or student-led lessons and real-time collaboration.

Grades: K–12 Price: Free to try

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ExploreLearning Gizmos

Vast array of science and math simulations impresses

Bottom line: This powerful and extensive set of math and science tools puts the learning in students' hands.

Grades: 3–12 Price: Free to try, Paid

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Tuva Labs

Dynamic data-exploration tool offers large collection of data sets

Bottom line: Partner with another teacher (preferably a data whiz) and work together to develop cross-curricular activities.

Grades: 4–12 Price: Free, Paid

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CueThink

Social approach to problem-solving promotes deep math learning

Bottom line: An innovative, community-based platform that helps students plan, strategize, and collaborate.

Grades: 5–12 Price: Free to try, Paid

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DragonBox Algebra 12+

Super fun, cutting-edge approach to learning and practicing algebra

Bottom line: Kids build a strong foundation for algebra by learning the underlying concepts for solving equations with this extremely fun and educational math tool.

Grades: 6–10 Price: Paid

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Math Nation

Approachable video courses break down math, build up student skills

Bottom line: This is a fantastic resource for students and teachers alike, with a straightforward, accessible approach to learning math and an admirable approach to differentiation.

Grades: 6–12 Price: Free, Paid

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