Learn How to Solve Equations with Kahoot! Algebra by DragonBox
Kahoot! Algebra by DragonBox, included in a Kahoot!+ Family subscription, is an engaging and intuitive app designed to introduce young learners as young as five to the world of algebra. This game makes learning fun and easy, allowing children to grasp the basic processes involved in solving linear equations without even realizing they are learning.
Subscription Requirement
To access the content and functionality of Kahoot! Algebra by DragonBox, a Kahoot!+ Family subscription is required. The subscription starts with a 7-day free trial and can be cancelled at any time before the trial ends. This subscription not only provides access to Kahoot! Algebra but also to other premium Kahoot! features and several award-winning learning apps for children to explore math and reading.
How the Game Works
Kahoot! Algebra by DragonBox introduces key algebraic concepts such as:
- Addition
- Division
- Multiplication
Designed for children aged five and up, the app uses a novel pedagogical method based on discovery and experimentation. Players engage in a colorful and playful game environment, where they manipulate cards to isolate the DragonBox on one side of the game board. This activity gradually teaches the operations necessary to isolate X on one side of an equation. As players progress, cards are replaced with numbers and variables, revealing the addition, division, and multiplication operators they've been learning.
The game can be played independently, but parents can also assist their children in transferring the skills learned in the game to solving equations on paper. It's an excellent opportunity for family learning and for parents to refresh their own math skills.
Development and Recognition
Kahoot! Algebra by DragonBox was developed by former math teacher Jean-Baptiste Huynh and has been recognized for its innovative approach to game-based learning. It has been the subject of extensive research by the Center For Game Science at the University of Washington.
Features
- 10 progressive chapters (5 learning, 5 training)
- 200 puzzles
- Learn to solve equations involving addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication
- Dedicated graphics and music for each chapter
Awards
Kahoot! Algebra by DragonBox has received numerous accolades, including:
- Gold Medal, 2012 International Serious Play Awards
- Best Educational Game, 2012 Fun and Serious Games Festival
- Best Serious Mobile Game, 2012 Serious Games Showcase & Challenge
- App of the Year and Children’s App of the Year, GullTasten 2012
- Best Serious Game, 9th International Mobile Gaming Awards (2012 IMGA)
- 2013 ON for Learning Award, Common Sense Media
- Best Nordic Innovation Award 2013, 2013 Nordic Game Awards
- Editors Choice Award, Children’s Technology Review
Media Reviews
- "DragonBox is making me reconsider all the times I’ve called an educational app 'innovative.'" - GeekDad, Wired
- "Step aside sudoku, algebra is the primordial puzzle game." - Jordan Shapiro, Forbes
- "Brilliant, kids don't even know that they are doing Math." - Jinny Gudmundsen, USA Today
Privacy and Terms
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What's New in Version 1.10.7
Updated on October 20, 2024:
- A new language choice setting allows you to select your preferred language, which will be saved as the default if different from your device's language.
- If you already have a Kahoot! Kids subscription, explore the new Learning Path to unlock your child's full learning potential.
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