Reasoning Mind

Reasoning Mind is a Web-based digital curriculum program for math in grades 2-6. For the most part, the content in Reasoning Mind is intended to be used by teachers and schools as students' core curriculum in math -- not as a supplement. While the Basic I course can be supplemental, the program's Basic II and Basic III courses -- covering grades 5-8 -- are meant to be all-inclusive and could require up to 70 minutes of computer time per day, for every student. Reasoning Mind is designed specifically for schools with a 1-to-1 device program (or with lab access available for all students). There's a training course and professional development for teachers in schools that have adopted the curriculum. While aligned specifically with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards, Reasoning Mind is mostly aligned with the Common Core math standards; a good deal of the curriculum spans both sets of standards.

In the program, kids work with a lovable character named Genie. Genie's rule number one is to have students read and understand the theory behind any topic they're learning. This is achieved by having students read a cartoon about whatever concept they are working on (after completing a quick warm-up problem). Throughout the guided study section, there are quick questions that check for understanding and provide immediate feedback. There's also a game room where students can compete against their classmates, but most of their time is spent individually, working through the guided practice.