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Matific
Engaging supplemental resource encourages conceptual understanding
Bottom line: A fun and engaging conceptual supplement for math lessons with easy-to-find standards-aligned activities.
Grades: K–6
Price: Free, Free to Try, Paid Teachers can sign up for free. Parents interested in using Matific at home can sign up for a free trial, and then pay $30 per year.
Prodigy
Adaptive math practice wrapped in role-playing adventure
Bottom line: Sometimes kids just need some math practice to get things to stick, and Prodigy delivers in a fun format with great teacher support.
Grades: 1–8
Price: Free, Paid Free with optional paid upgrades. Premium membership costs $8.95 per month or $59.88 per year.
Mangahigh
Phenomenal 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. It's gamification that really works.
Grades: 2–12
Price: Free, Free to Try, Paid Free 30-day trial gives 100% access. Following the trial, users can select a basic or subscription account. The free, basic version limits access to 25% of the content. The subscription models vary based on the number of students enrolled, and range from $195/yr (up to 5 students) to $2995/yr (up to 1,000 students). Request a quote for more than 1,000 students.
DragonBox Elements
Innovative game-based approach to teaching geometry
Bottom line: Kids build fundamental geometry skills as they play, but connections to classroom math will require teacher support.
Math Snacks
Satisfying mathematical treats kids will gladly gobble up
Bottom line: Teachers and students will excel with engaging, often funny material; it's a pleasure to explore these extensive resources.
Grades: 3–8
Price: Free
Questimate! - Pro
Build solid estimation skills through a fabulous math game
Bottom line: A great-looking, fully engaging math experience, from question to answer.
DragonBox Algebra 5+
Mesmerizing step-by-step puzzler sets the foundation for algebra
Bottom line: This innovative game-changer teaches algebra, changes the way kids learn it, and even changes how they feel about it.
GameUp by BrainPop
Grab bag of game goodies creatively explores a variety of subjects
Bottom line: A really nice variety of subject matter and a unique approach get kids actively involved in the learning process.
Grades: 4–8
Price: Free
Twelve a Dozen
Engrossing math platformer puts problem-solving skills to the test
Bottom line: This absorbing game challenges kids' math and thinking skills as much as it entertains.
FAKTR
Electro-futuristic prime-factorization game is a total blast
Bottom line: The process of factoring becomes completely intuitive after one playthrough, and that makes it a huge learning success. Plus, it's just plain fun.
Crafty Cut
Gorgeous 2-D and 3-D shapes game offers intellectual play at its best
Bottom line: One of the best ways to explore the relationships between 2-D and 3-D shapes and promote spatial reasoning in a way worksheets can't touch.
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.
Divide by Sheep
Extremely addictive puzzle game has dark, slightly gory play
Bottom line: A great game for math problem-solving, but be careful choosing your audience.