Standard- 2.NBT.5- Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
Prodigy Math
Prodigy is a math fantasy game that is highly engaging for students in grades 1-8. Students create characters that move through a world solving math problems to create spells against enemies. As students learn new concepts they can use create new spells. When students face new and harder challenges in the game, they are given hints to help them if they are not successful. When playing the game students can also engage other students within the game. Prodigy is a website and an app that is supported by iOS and Android. The educational content is free, but parents can purchase a subscription for $8.95 a month or $59.88 per year for additional, exclusive content. This review is from the commonsense.org website that reviews many educational content and allows teachers to review content as well. This is a website that will give you the pros and cons of the platform and how it can be used in the classroom, as well as at home.
Motion Math
Motion Math is a website and a collection of games/apps that help reinforce math concepts for grades K-7 that have already been taught. Students can use the apps to help practice skills as the games get progressively more challenging. Due to the variety of apps, student have many choices. There are basic addition/subtraction facts, practice on a number line, fractions and multiplication. Teachers can use the dashboard to see where students are progressing or need additional instruction. Motion Math is offered for a free trial and can be purchased for the price ranging from $14-$6 per student. This program is a website and apps that can be supported by iOS. The above review is one that gives details about each app. It breaks down each game and reviews the pros/cons for them. This review would be a good one for teachers to read before deciding which one to use in the classroom.
Splash Math
Splash Math is a website and app that allows students to practice concepts already taught in the classroom. It provides instant feedback, so students can see the mistakes they are making. It provides multiple themes and rewards that students will find engaging and fun. Splash Math has several different apps that can be broken down by grade level. While it is designed for students K-5, some older children may get bored by the repetitive nature of the programs. Teachers can see where students need extra practice and assign it to specific students. Splash Math is free with limited content. This app is supported by iOS. This review is from the commonsense.org website that reviews many educational content and allows teachers to review content as well. This is a website that will give you the pros and cons of the platform and how it can be used in the classroom, as well as at home.
I have used these three apps in my classroom at one time or another. I find I like Prodigy the most. The students are most engaged by this game and love playing it. I get emails about progress of the students and the usage time at home also. It starts the students out with a diagnostic math assessment and begins the game on the level they need. As a teacher, I will get feedback on each student and can place them in a specific skill to get extra practice. It is always nice to have students beg to work on something and know that it is helpful to them.
Prodigy math is a site that I have used in my classroom over the past few years. Students really seem to enjoy it! It seems to get them into the gaming spirit that we all know students love at this point! Our students seem to get more and more competitive each year that we teach! The only negative thing about Prodigy math is that it is currently not being allowed to be used in my county because of some security issues. This is the case with several sites that have not/will not agree to sign our privacy policy. I hope they get it solved soon so that students can begin using it again!
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