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MATH PLAYGROUND
SPLASHLEARN
“Math Playground” is an online website where
Once students select the fraction section, they will see a elementary-age students can identify their grade
screen that looks like the image below and explains level and play various games associated with
various focus areas of learning fractions! Since we are different content areas! For the purpose of our
going to begin class, my students will select third-grade age and
with an intro- go to the section labeled “Number and Operations
directory lesson with Fractions,” as shown below. Next,
students will students will select the category
be working on “Unit Fraction Intro,” which leads
the first to a game where students must
section titled, lead an animal along a map. The
“Understand and Represent Fractions.” This first exercise student can only unlock the next
aims to pave the way for the character by properly on the map by successfully dividing
dividing and splitting fractions into equal groups. As a whole into equal parts, which
students attempt this process, the applet narrates the represent the number of items
individual choices and explains why the distribution is in the image, as shown in the
correct. As students properly execute this division, rocks right. Students are required to
are placed to create a clear path for the character to walk demonstrate their knowledge of
across, as depicted below. fractions through completing
problems similar to these in
order to advance on the map.
Overall, Math Playground is an
incredibly easy server to
understand and operate, and
provides students with great
SplashLearn is an excellent way for students to practice
practice opportunities. It supports student’s
developing math skills because it supports students’
individual learning speeds, and allows for many
individual progress rates while implementing a user-
attempts, encouraging trial and error for deeper
friendly, engaging game style. Its usage of personal
learning. While “SplahLearn” creates individualized
learning plans allows for the highest amount of student
programs, which is great for further home use,
engagement and encourages a sense of motivation for
Math Playground’s variety of easily accessible
achievement. Overall, I look forward to implementing this
activities are a great tool after fraction lessons to
applet into our math classes and continuing to make
drill in more practice and encourage
learning fun and engaging for my students!
understanding in students. I look forward to
implementing this tool in the upcoming weeks!