Technology in Math

One of my favorite programs to use to supplement in the math class is ixl.  However, it is expensive and unless your school is willing to cover the cost it might be too costly to pay out of pocket.  It is a great program for upper elementary and highschool as it allows you to focus on key areas to identify areas of weakness and increases in question difficulty as students make progress.

A single-subject classroom license covers one teacher and up to 30 students for $359 CAD per year. Students will have unlimited access to all of our grade levels at home and at school for a full calendar year. Both teacher and students can also use Analytics to monitor usage, progress, and trouble spots in real time. ​

Another more affordable option is Sumdog.  This is geared to elementary students and more recently has added in skills for grades 6-8.  My students have loved playing these games as they earn coins to make purchases in the house to add to their characters and their rooms.  This one costs $4/student but there are many contests throughout the year that allow you to win a free year subscription therefore you are provided opportunities both worldwide as well as locally to regain that cost.  I will be continuing to use this one on my free year again and try to win another competition to continue the trend.