Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a math website that also has an app available. It provides you with thousands
of videos and step-by-step instructions on how to solve math problems. The instructors in the
videos do a great job of showing how to solve a problem and they also will show you multiples
ways to solve if applicable. There are visuals and voice overs, and there are even practice
problems and quizzes available for each skill. Currently, I am working on standard 4.NBT.5
with my students (Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one-digit whole number,
and multiply two two-digit numbers, using strategies based on place value and the properties
of operations. Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular arrays,
and/or area models). The students have watched the corresponding Khan Academy video
showing how to multiply 2 digit by 2 digit numbers. The app is free, and it would be useful
for all grades (k-12). The app is available on iPhones and iPads, although practice problems
are not available on the iPad. Below is a link to Khan Academy’s website that talks more
about the app.
of videos and step-by-step instructions on how to solve math problems. The instructors in the
videos do a great job of showing how to solve a problem and they also will show you multiples
ways to solve if applicable. There are visuals and voice overs, and there are even practice
problems and quizzes available for each skill. Currently, I am working on standard 4.NBT.5
with my students (Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one-digit whole number,
and multiply two two-digit numbers, using strategies based on place value and the properties
of operations. Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular arrays,
and/or area models). The students have watched the corresponding Khan Academy video
showing how to multiply 2 digit by 2 digit numbers. The app is free, and it would be useful
for all grades (k-12). The app is available on iPhones and iPads, although practice problems
are not available on the iPad. Below is a link to Khan Academy’s website that talks more
about the app.
IXL
IXL is a website that also has an app available. This program allows you to practice with
any skill, in any subject, in any grade (k-12). The app is easy to navigate and allows this
practice to be convenient and on the go. Students would select the grade they want to practice,
the subject (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, or Spanish), and then it will take
them to a complete list of skills they can work on. This site covers every standard, and even
provides students with an explanation of why they got a question wrong. Currently, my
students are working on theme in reading. This is standard RL.4.2 (Determine a theme of a
story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text). My students have worked
on IXL 4th grade lesson B.1. The great thing about IXL is the option to easily differentiate.
Students who are struggling with reading on a 4th grade level are able to go down to 3rd
grade and even 2nd to work on theme. Each question gives the students a short passage
or fable and they have to select the correct theme of the story. The app is free, but a
membership is quite pricey. You can select from a single child, family, classroom, or
school license. Prices start from $9.95 a month and can go up to $1,439 per year,
depending on the type of licence, how many subjects, and how many students you want
to include. Donors Choose and other crowdfunding sites are great ways to pay for the
subscription. Below is a link to IXL’s official website that talks more about the app.
any skill, in any subject, in any grade (k-12). The app is easy to navigate and allows this
practice to be convenient and on the go. Students would select the grade they want to practice,
the subject (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, or Spanish), and then it will take
them to a complete list of skills they can work on. This site covers every standard, and even
provides students with an explanation of why they got a question wrong. Currently, my
students are working on theme in reading. This is standard RL.4.2 (Determine a theme of a
story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text). My students have worked
on IXL 4th grade lesson B.1. The great thing about IXL is the option to easily differentiate.
Students who are struggling with reading on a 4th grade level are able to go down to 3rd
grade and even 2nd to work on theme. Each question gives the students a short passage
or fable and they have to select the correct theme of the story. The app is free, but a
membership is quite pricey. You can select from a single child, family, classroom, or
school license. Prices start from $9.95 a month and can go up to $1,439 per year,
depending on the type of licence, how many subjects, and how many students you want
to include. Donors Choose and other crowdfunding sites are great ways to pay for the
subscription. Below is a link to IXL’s official website that talks more about the app.
Quizlet
Quizlet is an app that allows students to make flashcards and study for tests. I use
quizlet in my classroom often by having my students make flashcards to memorize
science terms. The Alabama Science Standards do no have a code, but the current
standard we are working on is:
quizlet in my classroom often by having my students make flashcards to memorize
science terms. The Alabama Science Standards do no have a code, but the current
standard we are working on is:
Plan and carry out investigations that explain transference of energy from place to
place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.
place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.
a. Provide evidence that heat can be produced in many ways (e.g., rubbing hands
together, burning leaves) and can move from one object to another by conduction.
together, burning leaves) and can move from one object to another by conduction.
b. Demonstrate that different objects can absorb, reflect, and/or conduct energy.
c. Demonstrate that electric circuits require a complete loop through which an electric
current can pass.
current can pass.
My students have made flashcards with all the energy vocab words (thermal,
vibrations, prism, absorption, conduction, convection, radiation, etc). They can
access their flashcards on a computer or a mobile phone or tablet as long as they
have the app downloaded. Quizlet is free, and anyone can use it. I recommend this
app for older students because students must have writing and typing skills to make
the flashcards correctly. Below is a link to quizlet’s official website that includes a
QR code to download the app.
vibrations, prism, absorption, conduction, convection, radiation, etc). They can
access their flashcards on a computer or a mobile phone or tablet as long as they
have the app downloaded. Quizlet is free, and anyone can use it. I recommend this
app for older students because students must have writing and typing skills to make
the flashcards correctly. Below is a link to quizlet’s official website that includes a
QR code to download the app.
My Selection
The app I prefer the most is Khan Academy. This app is not only helpful for students,
but also parents who need refreshers when helping their child with math. The app is
very convenient, making it easy to get math help when in the car or even on vacation.
I like the idea of students being able to rewatch step-by-step tutorials on how to solve
math problems. This way, they can learn at their own pace, pause and rewatch when needed.
but also parents who need refreshers when helping their child with math. The app is
very convenient, making it easy to get math help when in the car or even on vacation.
I like the idea of students being able to rewatch step-by-step tutorials on how to solve
math problems. This way, they can learn at their own pace, pause and rewatch when needed.
I know our school uses IXL and the students really enjoy it. They kind of get excited to be assigned time to work on there. I have used quizlet myself, as well as my husband, while working on our degrees. You can find so many subjects on there. I have no personal experience with Khan academy, though I have suggested for parents to look at it for help with their child's homework.
ReplyDeleteI used Quizlet, quite extensively, for a few classes as an undergrad. The teachers only utilized the testing capabilities, which I didn't find to be very helpful. Personally, I would memorize content for the test and not really retain much afterward. However, I like flash card feature you mentioned. I was unaware that was available. I can see that feature having uses across disciplines, with mobile access being the greatest benefit.
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