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Doodle Math: Shapes
Learning takes shape as cute critters teach early geometry skills
Bottom line: Cute, engaging resource for introducing kids to basic shapes and challenging them to apply what they've learned.
Dragon Shapes: Geometry Challenge
Boost critical-thinking skills with fun tangram puzzles
Bottom line: This engaging tool teaches younger kids about shapes and their attributes while building spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Pattern Shapes, by the Math Learning Center
Virtual pattern blocks with some extra useful teaching tools
Bottom line: If you don't already have a bucket of pattern blocks, or you want a more portable option, this free version may be a great fit for your classroom.
IXL
Immediate feedback and breadth a major plus, despite emphasis on drills
Bottom line: Students can improve targeted skills with tons of practice modules and visually appealing tasks.
Grades: Pre-K–12
Price: Free to Try, Paid Skill practice is free but limited to a small number of problems a day. After a 30-day free trial, classroom licenses start at $249 per class for 25 students and one subject. Individual, school, and district licenses are also available.
Montessori Geometry
Clever games help kids name shapes and identify them in the real world
Bottom line: Kids get a fun introduction to geometry, which sets the stage for more advanced learning.
Tangram for Osmo
Fun hybrid puzzles with excellent classroom supports
Bottom line: Classic puzzler combines toys with digital play to engage and teach all ages.
Geoboard, by The Math Learning Center
Digital take on classic math tool
Bottom line: Useful alternative to traditional geoboards with some added digital features.
CK-12
Super STEM resource with highly accessible content
Bottom line: Making STEM content accessible to kids with different learning styles, CK-12 could be the key to mastery for some students.
Grades: K–12
Price: Free
Khan Academy
Missions boost learning with balance of focus, freedom to explore
Bottom line: A solid resource for Common Core math instruction as well as foundational knowledge in a number of other subjects.
Grades: K–12
Price: Free
NRICH
Untangle robust math problems for all ages; plenty of teaching support
Bottom line: It's an excellent classroom companion that can be implemented quickly with little adjustment and a high probability of success.
Grades: K–12
Price: Free
The Land of Venn - Geometric Defense
Brilliant, wacky adventure game seamlessly integrates geometry
Bottom line: This captivating game is a great way to introduce or reinforce early geometry concepts.
Doodle Fit
Geometric puzzler makes playing with blocks fun
Bottom line: This engaging spatial puzzler has wide appeal as it provides many difficulty levels.
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.
Doodle Fit 2: Around the World
Souped-up sequel still challenges spatial reasoning
Bottom line: Game-style puzzles teach area and units through creativity and competition.
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.
Engare
Unique puzzle game's artistic geometry rewards and frustrates
Bottom line: Play for the surprising geometry and beautiful art; consult the web or just walk away for a while when stuck.
Grades: 4–12
Price: Paid $6.99
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.
Choreo Graph
Animate with fun geometry STEAM app; learning requires teacher support
Bottom line: Teachers and classroom communities are needed for app activities to meet their learning potential; start with the coordinating lessons.
Volumize
Approximate photos of real-world objects with virtual 3-D shapes
Bottom line: A quick way to make solids more tangible, especially when paired with good lesson plans that get students working directly with formulas.
GeoGebra
Create, share, and modify math models and simulations
Bottom line: Free open-source software that lets teachers build or adapt learning experiences to meet their kids' needs.
Grades: 6–12
Price: Free
Math Open Reference
Visually plain, no-frills collection of math simulations
Bottom line: Free collection of math interactives and geometry construction tutorials.
Grades: 6–12
Price: Free
Mathalicious
Toughest palates can't resist appetizing look at real-world math
Bottom line: Easy-to-deliver lessons use real-world topics tweens like.
Grades: 6–12
Price: $320 annual subscription per teacher Sliding scale: $10, $15, or $20 per month -- pay what you can.
Brilliant
Challenge top students with adaptive math and physics problems
Bottom line: This leveled physics and math problem site can be an exciting challenge for passionate students, but may be too much for struggling students.
Grades: 7–12
Price: Free
Geometry Pad
Construct and explore geometric figures with smart digital workbook
Bottom line: This free version has limited features, but it's an interactive, tech-savvy way for kids to explore advanced geometry.
isosceles+ : geometry sketchpad
Digital tool for exploring and constructing lines, angles, shapes
Bottom line: Versatile high-tech, hands-on tool is useful for teaching, exploring, constructing geometric figures.