Dawn Daigle
What is Matific? Matific is a free elementary math product that consists of engaging activities and games that are linked to content from the most popular math textbooks. It is available through a browser, native iPhone and iPad apps, as well as native Android smartphone and tablet apps.
sTEP BY sTEP guIDE:
1) Go to the Matific.com website or download The matific app in the app store.
2) Sign in to your account if you have created one or go to parents go here to begin playing without creating an account.
3) PRess green button that says start playing.
4) Select grade level for child (k-6).
5) Page will load game.
6) PRess Green play icon and the bottom of the screen and begin playing game.
7) Goals with locks will appear on the screen; press the first goal to play.
8) Click challenge to play and solve the goal selected.
9) If you get the question right it will move you on to the next problem, however if you get it wrong it will restart the problem over again.
10) Play and have fun learning Math!!!!
fAQS ABOUT mATIFIC
What is the pedagogy behind Matific? The Matific pedagogy has three main
concepts:
No-nonsense learning - Matific uses common objects in ordinary settings that children can connect to for a deep understanding of math.
Reinforced Learning - Matific episodes were designed to support each other to allow children to master core math concepts. It does not punish children for mistakes, but encourages them to experiment and play to foster understanding.
Spiral Learning - Matific provides engagement across grades. With long term use, children can reconnect with core concepts that increase in difficulty and reinforce previously learned skills.
How does Matific ensure the educational value of the episodes?
The episodes are mapped to elementary curricula around the world and built on the principals of our pedagogy.
How are schools using Matific?
Schools are using Matific by integrating episodes shown on SMART Boards into their lesson plans, sharing tablets in small student groups and working independently with technology in class. Teachers can tend to students and work with different children in the classroom. They are also using Matific to set and grade homework, saving them time and money in the process.
What makes Matific unique?
Matific uses real world scenarios that make math relatable and easy to understand.
What grade levels does Matific support?
Matific covers grades K-6, the entire elementary school math curriculum.
Who developed Matific?
Matific was developed by math professors and experts in early-age Math education and games.
What is a Matific Episode?
An episode is a game-oriented group of tasks designed to convey a specific mathematical concept, skill, or insight. Each episode engages children from 5 to 15 minutes.
Is Matific intended for classroom teaching or home use?
Matific is perfect for practicing math in the classroom and at home. It was designed to complement and reinforce the math lessons that children learn in school. Anytime.
How many people use Matific?
Matific has hundreds of thousands of users with 2.5 million episodes played each month.
pROS AND cONS
- Pros: A variety of visual activities help kids gain a conceptual understanding of important K-6 math skills.
- Cons: An adaptive feature could help teachers in meeting kids right at their level.
- Bottom Line: A fun and engaging conceptual supplement for math lessons with easy-to-find standards-aligned activities.