10 Best Math Tools for Middle School

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During middle school, kids transition from grasping foundational concepts to organizing and synthesizing information through graphing, estimating, solving equations, and more. These tools guide kids through this critical turning point with engaging activities that build their math fluency and confidence.

Front Row Visit Website: https://www.frontrowed.com/ Zero in on Common Core math and ELA with personalized practice and assessments	Grades K-8 Type Website Price Free, Paid Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Prodigy Publisher: Smart Teacher Adaptive math practice wrapped in role-playing adventure	Grades 1-8 Type Game Price Free, Paid Platforms Linux, Mac, Windows Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
Mangahigh Visit Website: https://www.mangahigh.com/en-us/ Phenomenal adaptive math games with a killer teacher dashboard	Grades 2-12 Type Website Price Free, Free to Try, Paid Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
Woot Math Visit Website: https://www.wootmath.com Woot! Woot! Truly adaptive fractions lessons support concept building	Grades 3-8 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Twelve a Dozen Publisher: Bossa Studios Ltd. Engrossing math platformer puts problem-solving skills to the test	Grades 4-8 Type App Price $4.99 Platforms iPad Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
CueThink Visit Website: http://www.cuethink.com/ Social approach to problem-solving promotes deep math learning	Grades 4-12 Type Website Price Free to Try, Paid Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 5
ExploreLearning Gizmos: Mathematics Grades 6-8 Visit Website: http://explorelearning.com Digital math tools encourage learning through interactive exploration	Grades 6-8 Type Website Price Free to Try, Paid Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
DragonBox Algebra 12+ Publisher: WeWantToKnow AS Super fun, cutting-edge approach to learning and practicing algebra	Grades 6-10 Type App Price $6.99 Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Windows Phone, Apps for Windows Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
Mathalicious Visit Website: http://www.mathalicious.com/ Toughest palates can't resist appetizing look at real-world math	Grades 6-12 Type Website Price $320 annual subscription per teacher Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Get the Math Visit Website: http://www.thirteen.org/get-the-math/ Solve real-life algebra problems with diverse crew, delightful video	Grades 7-10 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4

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