Is this platform really free? What's the catch?
Yes, the teacher and administrator account is FREE! There is no hidden fee included with the teacher or administrator plan. The administration team does have the option to upgrade any teacher to the premium plan, but that can also be removed very easily. SplashLearn guarantees that they will never charge a teacher or a school for a plan and will continue to keep it free.
What makes this platform so different than any other platform? Why should we use SplashLearn compared to ABCMouse?
There are many different platforms to use to boost student learning in math and ELA, but SplashLearn has been awarded many awards for their programming and services. They have also been features on the Apple Play store as a recommended app for many parents and teachers. SplashLearn will always be free and come with all the materials right away at your fingertips compared to other websites that might give you a quick glimpse into what you can get if you upgrade. You will never have to pay any fees to access all the materials at the moment of signup. SplashLearn is also Common Core State Standards aligned so that you can easily integrate this into your curriculum. Each game is researched and tailored to fit the correct standard for what needs to be learned. SplashLearn offers individualized tutoring for students who need that extra support. This is an extra fee and each class will be broken down by price point, but SplashLearn does not try to hide what the fees cost. They will always be upfront about pricing for tutoring.
How many different topics does each program use? How many for math and how many for ELA?
SplashLearn specifically focuses on math and ELA content. The platform goes from pre-k to fifth grade. Under the math content area, there are exactly 5,298 different types of resources available including games and worksheets. There are also 3,532 different types of resources available for ELA learning.
Math content can be broken into twelve different sections. These sections of games and worksheets can be divided into the following: number sense, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, geometry, measurement, money, algebra, and word problems. Some of the sections can be divided even further depending on the content. For example, under number sense, content can be broken down further into counting and place value.
ELA content can be broken into two different sections. These sections of games and worksheets can be divided into the following: reading and writing. Some of the sections can be divided even further depending on the content. For example, under reading, content can be broken down further into phonics and sight words.
Is this platform aligned with any standards?
SplashLearn is Common Core State Standards aligned. There is no need worrying if a platform is meeting the needs of the students based on what you need to teach in the curriculum. All of the worksheets and games comes with a section that labels each standard that they follow and with which grade level it follows. Each game and worksheet can be used across multiple grades and not just the one that it is intended for. If a student is a higher learner, you can assign them a higher level. If a student still needs some support, you can build upon that level before moving the student on.