Students learn and practice while stepping outside of their own world
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Community Review for Free Rice
Mary F.
University Park Elementary School
Denver CO, US
My Take
We still need drill and practice sometimes. This site makes my kids feel like philanthropists by practicing typing and vocabulary while donating rice to hungry people. They come in and tell me how much rice they have accumulated and will even compete to see who got the most.
How I Use It
This isn't for extended learning, but it's good rote practice. It takes these to a new level, however, by tying it in to world hunger. I may research some countries and use this as a "jump-off" activity to study either an individual country or the problem of hunger around the world. This is for grades 4 and up because of the vocabulary level, although I've seen 3rd graders enjoy it.
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Cathy P.
Media Specialist
Skokie, IL
December 28, 2015
Free Rice: Educational Review and Food Donation
This is a terrific program that can be used by an individual student or with a group of students. The various subjects that are available can be used for review (multiplication facts, basic language reviews, identify countries) and for exploration of new information (learning a new language, famous paintings). My students have used it for both review and personal exploration, especially in regards to language. They have enjoyed filling up their bowls with rice to help others while having fun. It is engaging, individualized and motivating even when you get the wrong answer.
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Laurie D.
Teacher
Legacy Preparatory Academy
Woods Cross, UT
April 6, 2015
I have used Free Rice several times in my classroom to help them review their Spanish. Some parts of the program have been really helpful and others not so much. I have had to play around with it to find the right level to use with my students.
Over all I think that this is a good website and one that could assist several classes with learning new or reviewing old material. I also really praise this product for bring world hunger to the attention of young students. It is a great way to talk about the need for assistance all around the work.
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Travis T.
Instructional Designer
Providence, UT
March 30, 2015
Fantastic quizzing tool, facilitates students to make a difference in the world, and provides class gamification options.
My overall take is that although it is a bit clunky and can be somewhat difficult to get a class group setup for your students, I highly recommend it. I found that the take away message from students was not only reviewing content, but that they have a connection to those in need throughout the world and that they can literally help others through the United Nations World Food Programme.
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