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Gracie & Friends Birthday Cafe
Numbers-and-quantity game has precise focus and superb scaffolding
Bottom line: Super approach to teaching a very specific topic: Help kids develop an easy familiarity with quantities under five.
Todo Math
One arithmetic app fulfills the needs of many learners
Bottom line: A variety of strategies and accommodations make this app classroom-ready for a variety of levels and abilities.
Jump Numbers
Save the Snortles! Build multiplication skills in silly, fun math game
Bottom line: Absorbing gameplay helps students hone their addition and skip-counting 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 huge plus, despite emphasis on drills
Bottom line: Students can improve targeted skills with tons of practice modules and visually appealing tasks.
Mathseeds
Entertaining activities help keep early math exciting
Bottom line: Fun collection of lessons and games drives home math concepts.
BrainPOP Jr.
Original videos and activities a treasure trove for teachers and students
Bottom line: A unique, video-driven learning platform with tons of topics and resources.
Osmo Tangram
Fun hybrid puzzles with excellent classroom supports
Bottom line: Classic puzzler combines toys with digital play to engage and teach all ages.
Happy Numbers
Carefully scaffolded lessons build a strong math foundation
Bottom line: Depth of concepts covered and expertly paced lessons are sure to develop mathematical thinkers.
Zearn
Innovative combo of live instruction and adaptive online math lessons
Bottom line: It's a great balance of online lessons, in-person instruction, and instructional resources, all for free.
Boddle
Math practice sets mixed with games build skills, need deeper learning
Bottom line: This program incentivizes math practice -- and offers useful supports -- but could use more opportunities for deep, conceptual learning.
JumpStart Academy Math
Adaptive math tool offers individualized activities and fun games
Bottom line: An individualized game-based curriculum that's responsive but feels unfinished.
Matific
Engaging supplemental resource encourages conceptual understanding
Bottom line: An engaging conceptual supplement for math lessons with easy-to-find standards-aligned activities.
Numberock
Rock out with catchy math music videos and tons of extras
Bottom line: This series of fun videos reinforces topics well, but it may be too dated for older students.
Teachley EDU
Fun math gameplay with solid skill-building and helpful teacher tools
Bottom line: Teachley lets teachers monitor progress and easily meet students' needs, though it's probably most appealing to kids in lower elementary.
Motion Math
Playful collection of games reinforces a diversity of skills
Bottom line: A great add-on to any classroom as a treat for students or as a way to get students to practice taught concepts to mastery.
Redbird Mathematics
Excellent adaptive math for flipped or blended classrooms
Bottom line: If you're looking for courseware for your classroom, this is based on solid research and proven technology.
DreamBox Learning Math
Individualized, game-based math adapts to kids' needs
Bottom line: It's an excellent all-in-one solution for extra math support and practice with solid adaptive tech.
First in Math
Gamified math practice for all levels of players
Bottom line: Nothing frilly: First in Math is 100% solid math practice through and through.
LearnZillion
Quality Common Core-aligned lessons with great modeling for teachers
Bottom line: An innovative way to enhance lessons and tailor learning for individual needs.
CK-12
Super STEM, social studies resource with highly customizable content
Bottom line: Making content accessible to kids with different learning styles, CK-12 could be the key to mastery for some students.
Flocabulary
Delightful hip-hop-based site connects literacy to every content area
Bottom line: This site's content is savvy enough to keep students focused, and teachers will love the flexible options for deepening learning.
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.
Inside Mathematics
Dynamic videos and printables support CCSS math practices
Bottom line: An excellent, free resource for educators who need support and inspiration for teaching and addressing CCSS and mathematical practices.
Khan Academy
Flexible learning environment offers a personalized journey to mastery
Bottom line: A solid, free resource for targeted math and science instruction, test prep, history, and more.
LearnBop
Adaptive tutorial site helps kids tackle tough math concepts
Bottom line: It's a great tool for filling in learning gaps and for individualizing learning; kids get practice that really helps them grasp concepts.
Mathletics
Content-rich math program that covers it all, from K to 12
Bottom line: A wealth of mathematics instructional material with useful reporting features.
Statistics in Schools
Interactive data, practical plans bring the Census to the classroom
Bottom line: Engaging and authentic material connects the U.S. Census to many subject areas.
Kahoot! Big Numbers: DragonBox
Carrot-and-stick arithmetic app makes students fluent in regrouping
Bottom line: Hopelessly addictive addition/subtraction app keeps students learning and learning.
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.
Prodigy
Adaptive math practice wrapped in role-playing adventure
Bottom line: Standard math problems plugged into magical adventure yield helpful data.
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.
Amplify Fractions
Story-based lessons guide students with helpful virtual tutor
Bottom line: With a digital tutor to guide students through interactive fraction problems, this is an ideal math center program.
Fog Stone Isle
Fun virtual world builds deep understanding of fractions
Bottom line: A 3D world that uses adaptive computer manipulatives and multiple representations to help students retain important fractions concepts.
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.
Kahoot! Geometry by DragonBox
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.
ALEKS
Strong adaptive learning makes traditional math curriculum more useful
Bottom line: For kids who crave a traditional mastery-style math learning experience and have good self-regulation skills, this is a great option.
ExploreLearning Gizmos
Vast array of impressive, interactive science and math simulations
Bottom line: This powerful and extensive set of math and science tools puts the learning in students' hands.
YummyMath
Make math matter with problems kids can relate to
Bottom line: Yummy Math brings us 3rd-12th grade Common Core-aligned math activities on topics kids care about.
Kahoot! Algebra by DragonBox
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.
CueThink
Social approach to problem-solving promotes deep math learning
Bottom line: An innovative, community-based platform that helps students plan, strategize, and collaborate.
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.
MATHia
Comprehensive math practice provides teachers with actionable data
Bottom line: MATHia's polished, highly adaptive design and clear, actionable data help it stand out in a crowded field of math websites.
Kahoot! Algebra 2 by DragonBox
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.
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.
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.
CanFigureIt Geometry
Flex your deductive reasoning muscles with geometric proofs
Bottom line: A really good way for math students to learn about proofs and explore them from a number of angles.
Desmos
Elegant graphing calculator and math simulations promote collaboration
Bottom line: Part calculator, part interactive simulation tool, Desmos is a standout example of inquiry-driven math with super-smart instructional supports.
eMathInstruction
Fantastic teacher resources for algebra and geometry lessons
Bottom line: A great supplement to any math teacher's classroom, with easy-to-follow, thoughtful lesson plans and supporting materials.
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.
Mathalicious
Toughest palates can't resist appetizing look at real-world math
Bottom line: Easy-to-deliver lessons use real-world topics tweens like.
Knowre
Boost math skills with personalized learning, targeted lesson support
Bottom line: With adaptive features and solid support, it's a fantastic tool to support your instruction.