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Apps and Websites for Making Flash Cards and Quizzes
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TinyTap: Kids' Learning Games
Book-and-game builder empowers creativity, boasts vast content library
Bottom line: With some patience and planning, this game maker can be a classroom game changer.
Grades: Pre-K–5
Price: Free to try
MathBoard
Drill math skills with basic, customizable chalkboard-style app
Bottom line: It's a solid practice tool for kids who don't need fancy visuals.
Grades: K–8
Price: $4.99
SpellBoard
Well-designed, kid-empowering spelling list creator
Bottom line: It's a quality app but needs some oversight; it would be nice if you could track multiple students' scores at once.
Grades: 1–5
Price: $4.99
PaGamO
Online game offers unique but limited spin on studying
Bottom line: A super-cool concept for studying, but the learning is very traditional, and there's labor-intensive setup.
Grades: 1–6
Price: Free to try, Paid
Kahoot!
Game-like student-response tool can spark competitive fun
Bottom line: This is an effortlessly fun and flexible platform, but it shines best with creative implementation that tests its boundaries.
Grades: 1–12
Price: Free, Free to try, Paid
Factile
Rote review with plenty of pizzazz
Bottom line: Fun, familiar game show approach to formative assessment and review.
Grades: 3–12
Price: Free
Knowledgehook
Math-assessment tool focuses on rewards, lacks constructive feedback
Bottom line: An easy-to-use tool for quick practice and assessment, but don't expect a lot of content coverage or instructional support.
Grades: 3–12
Price: Free
Quizizz
Quiz tool has evolved to become interactive lesson platform
Bottom line: This tool has come a long way, adding handy customization options that allow teachers to create learning experiences that exceed other quiz platforms.
Grades: 3–12
Price: Free, Paid
Socrative
Formative and summative assessment merge in snapshot polls and quizzes
Bottom line: Powerful and easy-to-use student-response system has the potential to support responsive teaching.
Grades: 3–12
Price: Free, Paid
Wooclap
Versatile polling/presentation tool boasts great question variety
Bottom line: This tool supports student-centered teaching by pushing real-time participation/feedback beyond simple polls and multiple-choice questions.
Grades: 3–12
Price: Free, Free to try
Math Pack Flash Cards
Quality but dry quizzes enhance speed and efficiency
Bottom line: Offers good learning potential for pre-algebra concepts, despite a few rough edges.
Grades: 4–8
Price: Free, Paid
Gimkit
Group game-show fun and independent study in one engaging tool
Bottom line: This tool's unique spin on game shows could increase engagement, or offer classrooms burned out on other tools something new.
Grades: 4–12
Price: Free to try
Quizalize
Familiar game show-like quizzes with a few new features
Bottom line: Easy-to-set-up and mostly free way to assign quizzes and check for understanding with a handy but paid option for progress tracking.
Grades: 4–12
Price: Free, Paid
Brainscape - Smart Flashcards
Flexible flash cards prompt students to reflect
Bottom line: An exceptionally flexible tool with great potential for creating and sharing custom flash cards, but many of the features that make it unique will cost you.
Grades: 5–12
Price: Free, Paid
Quizlet
Flexible study aid supports learning at home, at school, and on the go
Bottom line: This is a quality study tool that helps students learn and memorize facts, especially with a paid subscription.
Grades: 7–12
Price: Free to try
Albert
Flexible, interactive test-prep practice for high school and beyond
Bottom line: A variety of question types and on-the-spot analytics help teachers individualize test-prep practice.
Grades: 7–12
Price: Free to try, Paid
Synap
Study tool supports good habits, works best for older students
Bottom line: A solid concept, but K–12 students and teachers might be better served by other free apps' features.
Grades: 9–12
Price: Free, Paid
