Mathseeds
For an interactive and motivating way to improve math skills, we recommend Mathseeds for its ability to engage students and help them retain more information. Mathseeds is a rewards-based, math learning program that allows students to work at their own pace to learn a variety of math topics. Students can create avatars, customize pets, and receive certificates after completing levels. Blake eLearning is comprised of a highly specialized team that focuses mainly on innovating literacy and math educational resources for use around the world. Mathseeds is an app containing levels that students can go through (called maps); at the end of each map, there is a short quiz that checks the students progress and generates a progress report for parents and teachers to view. Students also earn "Golden Acorns" throughout the levels that can be redeemed to customize avatars or pets. Mathseeds is a good choice for students struggling with math skills. Parents love it because it is so engaging and provides both entertainment and education, allowing students to learn more effectively. Mathseeds is not suited for children above grade three or for especially gifted children because this program may feel too slow for them. Some parents, however, have reported that they are sometimes not able to get their children away from their devices because of this app. It also only works on iPads or tablets. We encourage parents to purchase a family plan or subscription in order to pair Mathseeds with other reading, literacy, and math apps.
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Cost: The app itself is free, but in order to access Blake eLearning's other products and the premium version of Mathseeds, there is a monthly subscription of $9.95 (that comes with a free trial), an $89 yearly family plan, or a $59 yearly subscription.
OTHER DETAILS
Key features
Type of Tool: App
Time required: Students can spend as much time as they would like on the app, but most children spend 20-30 minutes each day.
Special Needs: Dyscalculia, Sensory processing
Literacy Requirement (does a child need to know how to read): Yes
Screens
Screens: Screens required
Online requirement: Yes, it can be used offline
Time
Parent/Caregiver Involvement: Parent/Teacher/Caregiver Help is NOT Necessary. Kids can use this independently.
Prep Time: Minimal prep time
Other characteristics
Modality: Audio, Visual, Audiovisual, Hands-on/kinesthetic
Adaptive: Yes, it includes personalization
Educational Philosophy: Not really, doesn't seem to be influenced by a particular educational philosophy
Other characteristics: Hands-on, Self-directed learning, STEM, Fun and entertaining, Mastery-based learning
Accountability
Assessment: Yes, there are built in assessment tools
State Standards: It is not aligned with specific standards, but it does cover the majority of topics students should be learning from kindergarten through third grade.
Teacher Accounts: Schools can purchase the premium version a discounted rate after a 30 day free trial.
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