Mathematical Apps

 iXL- https://www.ixl.com/?partner=google&campaign=6515648543&adGroup=81050280231&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6bGK5tLe6wIVE77ACh0VeQAxEAAYAyAAEgJ_sfD_BwE

    The first app that I am going to discuss is called, iXL. This app is essentially used for all ages, however I think it is best for younger grade levels because it is more practice based, rather than assessment. iXL allows its users to practice a variety of grade-level skills. It is divided up by grade level and then categorized by mathematical topic. Students can use this app during independent study time in the classroom, for teachers can direct the students to practice a certain skill when necessary. The downside of this app is that it does not track the students progress, therefore the teacher never knows if the student is succeeding or not, unless they are sitting right next to them.


Study Island - https://www.studyisland.com/

    Study Island is an app that I have seen most of my daycare kids using lately. The best thing about this app is that it allows not only the teacher, but the student to track their progress. Teachers can post daily assignments for the students to complete and depending on the assignment, the students can take the assessment more than once. If the assignment is labeled as a quiz or test, than they just have one turn to complete the task. However, if it is just a daily lesson comprehension assignment, the students have 2 chances to get the right answer for each question. If they get is wrong, the website provided a detailed 'step-by-step' for the students to find there mistake. At the end of the assignment, the students are able to see how they did based on the expectations that the teacher has set. If they see that they fall below the visualized representation, they can take the assessment again. I think that this app is great not only for teachers to assess the child's individual progress, but also for the child and their family to see what the student needs to work on. All of my third and fourth grade students have resorted to student island for their daily math homework. I think it is a great idea, however, it steers away from the standard "pen to paper" style of learning. The students figure that since they are already completing the assignment on the computer, they can use the internet as a calculator and what not as well. By doing so, this takes away the importance of learning how to show work and understand the mistakes that are being made.

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