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Games and Simulations
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.
ChessKid
The right combo of learning and play for chess fans at any level
Bottom line: Whether learning, playing, or coaching, ChessKid has it all covered.
Grades: K–12
Price: Free, Free to try, Paid Free account holders have access to free play, beginner lessons, and a limited number of puzzles per day. A Gold membership unlocks unlimited access to all lessons, games, and puzzles (price options include $10 per month, $50 per year, or $105 for 3 years).
Magnus Kingdom of Chess
Gentle chess puzzle game ideal for young newbies
Bottom line: For kids who are new to chess but want to learn how to play, this fun intro to the game provides a well-done tutorial combined with a light overarching storyline.
Grades: 1–8
Price: Paid $7.99
Math Science Music
Thoughtful tools teach STEM skills through music and creativity
Bottom line: Limited but quality content gives STEM teachers a new toolset for fostering engagement and understanding.
Grades: 3–12
Price: Free
Polyup
Super-cute gamified calculator may confuse more than calculate
Bottom line: Possibly a great tool for advanced students, but can be very confusing for teaching new concepts.
Grades: 3–12
Price: Free
Twelve a Dozen - all access
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.
Grades: 4–8
Price: Free, Paid Offers in-app purchases.
Action Math Baseball
A mathematical home run for baseball fans; less engaging for rookies
Bottom line: Students use their math skills to solve challenging real-world sports problems.
Grades: 6–8
Price: Paid $7.95 per student for 20–39 licenses. One license is required for each student.
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
Adaptive Learning
DreamBox Learning Math
Individualized game-based math adapts to kids' needs
Bottom line: Excellent all-in-one solution for extra math support and practice, with solid adaptive tech that supplements but doesn't replace curriculum.
Grades: K–8
Price: Paid Contact for a quote.
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.
Grades: K–12
Price: Free to try, Paid Or, $5,000 for whole school.
Home use: $150/year
LearnBop can be purchased by itself, or as part of Fuel Education's PEAK platform.
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.
Think Through Math
Great adaptive learning comes with live teacher support, unique rewards
Bottom line: A fantastic, comprehensive program where teachers can track progress and motivate using meaningful rewards.
Grades: 3–10
Price: Paid Average cost is $16 per student per school (plus professional development services). Licenses are active for 12 months.
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.
Grades: 3–12
Price: Free to try, Paid $5 to $105 per product, per student depending on product type
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.
Grades: 7–12
Price: $20.99 per student per year
Supplemental Resources and Practice
Freckle
Target skills and differentiate with dynamic practice and assessments
Bottom line: Rich with content-aligned assessments, printable worksheets, and progress analytics; mindful teachers will find it a valuable resource to promote skills mastery through practice.
Grades: K–12
Price: Free, Paid The Teacher Edition is free with limited features and content. The School Edition has unlimited assignments and benchmarking and data capabilities. The District Edition includes district-level reporting and Clever integration. Call for pricing.
Khan Academy
Missions boost learning with balance of focus and freedom to explore
Bottom line: A solid resource for math and science instruction as well as foundational knowledge in a number of other high school subjects.
Grades: K–12
Price: Free
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.
Grades: K–12
Price: Free to try, Paid Contact for a school quote and discount information. One-year access ranges from $99 (for one student) to $249 (for three students).
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.
Grades: 3–12
Price: Free, Paid 2 to 4 memberships $22.00 each; 5 to 9 memberships $20.00 each; 10 to 20 memberships $19.00 each
CueThink
Social approach to problem-solving promotes deep math learning
Bottom line: An innovative, community-based platform that helps students plan, strategize, and collaborate.
Grades: 5–12
Price: Free to try, Paid The Single Class license ($100 per year) is for one teacher and up to 30 students. The Multi Class license ($250 per year) allows for up to 150 students. Add-ons (from $75 to $150 each) include additional problems and data analysis tools. A professional learning program is also available.
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.
Grades: 4–12
Price: Free, Paid Tuva Basic is free, with access to 15 data sets and five data set uploads. Tuva Premium is $400 per teacher per year or $4,000 per school per year (custom rates available) and provides access to the entire content library.
Algebra by Hand
Interactive tool focuses on process to create step-by-step solutions
Bottom line: Good, focused practice for experienced students who have overcome the program's intricacies.
Grades: 6–12
Price: Free to try, Paid Free for teachers to try and set up classes, and free accounts for students. Individuals can pay either $4 per assignment or a $75 yearly subscription. For school or group licenses, contact the developer.
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.
Grades: 6–12
Price: Free
CODAP
Drag and drop data to investigate nearly any subject
Bottom line: A bit awkward to use, but far more engaging than traditional spreadsheet/graphing tools.
Grades: 6–12
Price: Free
Mathigon
A beautiful, interactive twist on the classic math textbook
Bottom line: A front-runner for a new generation of textbooks -- if they finish their course catalog and add more teacher resources.
Grades: 6–12
Price: Free
Mathspace
Personalized, step-by-step math coaching challenges and adapts
Bottom line: A solid, adaptive curriculum that guides kids as they work out problems.
Grades: 6–12
Price: Free to try, Paid $19.95 per month. Schoolwide pricing discounts available.
Virtual Nerd
Flip a classroom with these free video math tutorials
Bottom line: High-quality but monotonous math tutorials can be a good classroom supplement.
Grades: 6–12
Price: Free
Get the Math
Solve real-life algebra problems with diverse crew, delightful video
Bottom line: Proof that algebra is used to solve real problems in kid-approved professions: basketball, music, gaming, and fashion.
Grades: 7–10
Price: Free
Brilliant
Challenge top students with self-guided math, science, and CS courses
Bottom line: This learning and review site can be an exciting challenge for passionate students, but may be too much for struggling kids.
Grades: 7–12
Price: Free to try, Paid Limited intro courses are free. Premium subscriptions are $9.99 per month (if billed annually), $24.99 per month (if billed monthly), and $599.99 for a lifetime membership.
Scratchwork
Intelligent collaborative whiteboard opens up new ways to create math
Bottom line: This flexible tool is great for student groups to upload, manipulate, and share math projects.
Grades: 7–12
Price: Free, Paid Scratchwork can be used for free without an account or by signing up for a free student account. Premium educator accounts are $10 per month and Enterprise accounts for companies and institutions can be quoted a price.
Symbolab
All-too-easy tool for solving, and seeing, step-by-step math solutions
Bottom line: A great visual tool for students and teachers to explore complex math equations, though some may use it just to get quick answers.
Grades: 8–12
Price: Free, Paid Free accounts come with limited features, and there's a one-time payment option of $5.99 for two months. Subscription pricing is $0.99 per week, $2.49 per month, or $14.99 per year.
