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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Imagine 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CueThink
Social approach to problem-solving promotes deep math learning
Bottom line: CueThink is 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mathspace
Personalized, step-by-step math coaching challenges and adapts
Bottom line: A solid, adaptive curriculum that guides kids as they work out problems.
Virtual Nerd
Flip a classroom with these quality video math tutorials
Bottom line: High-quality math and physics tutorials are a great classroom supplement, plus they're aligned to Common Core standards.
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.
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.
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.
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.
