TinyTap: Kids' Learning Games
Book-and-game builder empowers creativity, boasts vast content library
Bottom Line: With some patience and planning, this game maker can be a classroom game changer.
MathBoard
Drill math skills with basic, customizable chalkboard-style app
Bottom Line: It's a solid practice tool for kids who don't need fancy visuals.
99math
Fast math practice focuses on competition, reports
Bottom Line: This is a dependable -- if not very customizable -- way to get students some quick math practice, but the competition focus might not work for everyone.
SpellBoard
Well-designed, kid-empowering spelling list creator
Bottom Line: It's a quality app but needs some oversight; it would be nice if you could track multiple students' scores at once.
PaGamO
Online game offers unique but limited spin on studying
Bottom Line: A super-cool concept for studying, but the learning is very traditional, and there's labor-intensive setup.
Kahoot!
Game-like student-response tool can spark competitive fun
Bottom Line: This is an effortlessly fun tool, but it shines best with creative implementation that tests its boundaries.
Factile
Rote review with plenty of pizzazz
Bottom Line: Fun, familiar game show approach to formative assessment and review.
Knowledgehook
Math-assessment tool focuses on rewards, lacks constructive feedback
Bottom Line: An easy-to-use tool for quick practice and assessment, but don't expect a lot of content coverage or instructional support.
Quizizz
Quiz tool has evolved to become interactive lesson platform
Bottom Line: More than a quiz tool: With Quizizz you can create interactive learning experiences, but you'll need a school subscription.
Socrative
Snapshot polls and quizzes offer formative and summative assessments
Bottom Line: This easy-to-use feedback and assessment tool might not dazzle students, but it can support responsive teaching.
Wooclap
Versatile polling/presentation tool boasts great question variety
Bottom Line: This tool supports student-centered teaching by pushing real-time participation/feedback beyond simple polls and multiple-choice questions.
Math Pack Flash Cards
Quality but dry quizzes enhance speed and efficiency
Bottom Line: Offers good learning potential for pre-algebra concepts, despite a few rough edges.
Gimkit
Group game-show fun and independent study in one engaging tool
Bottom Line: This tool's unique spin on game shows could increase engagement, or offer classrooms burned out on other tools something new.
Quizalize
Customizable quiz tool harnesses data to steer learning
Bottom Line: From content delivery to assessment, this well-designed platform supports the whole learning process once you uncover all of its features.
Brainscape - Smart Flashcards
Flexible flash cards prompt students to reflect
Bottom Line: An exceptionally flexible tool with great potential for creating and sharing custom flash cards, but many of the features that make it unique will cost you.
Edia
Well-done worksheet generator helps reinforce learning
Bottom Line: This is a handy tool math teachers can use to reinforce learning with great feedback for students and teachers.
Quizlet
Flexible study aid supports learning at home, at school, and on the go
Bottom Line: This is a quality study tool that helps students learn and memorize facts, especially with a paid subscription.
That Quiz
Simple design, customizable quizzes make test practice tolerable
Bottom Line: It's free, easy to use for both teachers and students, and, although basic, a pretty solid way to gather classroom data.
Albert
Flexible, interactive test-prep practice for high school and beyond
Bottom Line: A variety of question types and on-the-spot analytics help teachers individualize test-prep practice.
Synap
Study tool supports good habits, works best for older students
Bottom Line: A solid concept, but K–12 students and teachers might be better served by other free apps' features.
