- Website: http://www.seriousgamegroup.com/muchoMath/
- Sponsor: This website does not give any information on who created it. There is an option for teachers to sign up, however, and more information may be given once you become a member.
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Purpose: The purpose of this website is to help students understand mathematical concepts through games and activities on the computer. It helps in many ways, and one of the best things about this website is the response given to wrong answers. When a student answers a question wrong, instead of saying the obvious it gives them a response that tells them to keep trying. They then go on to the next question, instead of the game ending because of a wrong answer. It will also explain what is going on in a math problem, instead of just leaving the student with no idea of what he/she did wrong. This website not only helps to build mathematical skill, but it also helps to build morale and self-confidence.
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Design / Usability: From what I can tell, MuchoMath seems to be free of advertisement. I cannot go past the home page, because it is a website that requires you to sign up and enter a teacher ID#. As I am not a teacher yet, this website cannot currently help me. However, the purpose seems to be taken seriously, so I do not expect to find many advertisements, if any, when I am able to use it.
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As a future teacher: This website has the potential to be of much use to my future students and myself. It is a way to get out of the routine and have fun with math. It could also be used as a study tool for children who are struggling. It also helps to teach mathematical vocabulary and mental math techniques, which would be useful to me as a teacher. There are many possibilities where this website could benefit my future students and myself.
- Website: http://funschool.kaboose.com/
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Sponsor: This website was produced by Kaboose Inc.
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Purpose: This website contains many games and activities for elementary school aged children that teaches skills such as math and English. It roles education and entertainment all into one package, which is important for children at a young age.
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Design / Usability: The design of Funschool is very colorful and fun. It makes it easy to search for the type of games and activities you need. You can search by grade as well as subject. There is even a tab for parents and teachers. However, there are quite a few advertisements on this website.
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As a future teacher: This website would be of good use to me as a teacher. It gives me a way to teach the students in a way that is fun for them. There are also printable pages of activities and coloring book pages that could be useful to the classroom.
