App Review

 Standard: CCSS.Math.Content.6.NS.B.2

Fluently divide multi-digit numbers using the standard algorithm

App #1: 99math

Link: https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2023/06/a-teachers-review-of-99math.html

What does it do?: Gamified fluency practice for a variety of topics in math. Typically, it is used as a bellringer, end of class exercise and fast fluency practice. This can be played independently, as a class or as a play at home game. 

Cost: The program is completely free for teachers and students. There is a premium option, but it is not required. 

Age group: This is program is usually used with grades k-8 (5-14 years old), but depending on the need, older students could use this program. 

Compatible with: Can be used on a variety of devices such as tablets, computers, and smartphones. It is available as an app in Apple's App Store and on the Google Play store, it can also be used through a browser.

Credibility: Educators Technology has been referenced in research as well as news articles and is ran by a k-12 teacher. The reviews are non-biased and also provides FAQs for the reviewed material. 

App #2: Quizizz

Link: https://www.commonsense.org/education/reviews/quizizz

What does it do?: Another gamified approach for different math skills practice. This game can be played as a class with an on screen scoreboard and individually through a shared link. The students can see the placement of other students and it does update in real time. The program also allows students to repeat the quiz again if needed and also gives them a chance to complete redemption questions to increase their scores. 

Cost: Mainly free, there is a paid option as well. You can get everything you need through the free version aside from a few premium lessons or quizzes. 

Age group: Grades 3-12

Compatible with: Computers, tablets and smartphones. There is also offline play as an option. Generally used through a web browser. 

Credibility: Common Sense is a trusted site used by school districts to determine the effectiveness of programs and apps as well as the data safety of students. There is a site rating as well as user ratings to prevent bias. 

App #3: Khan Academy 

Link: https://www.commonsense.org/education/reviews/khan-academy

What does it do?: Provides videos, practice, assessment, checks and quizzes that show mastery of a skill. Khan Academy has a wide variety of skills to learn in a variety of subjects. It can be differentiated for various learners through their assessments that can be taken at any point and if a skill is mastered, then the video and practice requirement is not necessary for continuation. 

Cost: Free but there is an AI that can be used for $4/month. 

Age group: Grades 2-12

Compatible with: Computer, tablet and smartphones. There is app availability and it can be accessed through a web browser. 

Credibility: Common Sense is a trusted site used by school districts to determine the effectiveness of programs and apps as well as the data safety of students. There is a site rating as well as user ratings to prevent bias.

My personal favorite:

Personally, my favorite app for the standard I chose is 99math. The program is designed to help with fluency and as the standard specially calls for that, I feel it is the most natural choice. 99math helps you see how students are doing as a whole and celebrates small victories as well as a top 3 making it a potential confidence booster for students. I feel like this is a good way to keep students engaged for quite a while and can be used at any point for a surprise quick check or a planned warm up. Between the versatility of the app and the quick information that it provides, I feel like this is the best choice for supporting the desired outcome of the standard.