KinderTEK Math
© 2016 University of Oregon Digital Press
Dry, individualized, carefully leveled math drills come to the iPad in this early math curriculum. All of the elements of programmed instruction are present: guided practice, feedback, ongoing assessment, lots of talkative support, and virtual stickers. As children count their way through the levels, they earn rewards, while teachers and parents can track the progress in the “Grownups” section. Specific math objectives include constructing a number line, sequencing numerals, identifying missing numerals, quantity discrimination, addition and subtraction (within 5). The basic package (for $.99), which we reviewed, can track up to 30 children. Teachers must set up a profile for each child, and the app uses an unconventional password system (you have to remember a sequence of three animals). Need to know: the interactivity is frozen when the narrator speaks, which prevents a child from advancing through the problems. This will decrease engagement and prevent a child with math competency from advancing at his or her rate. This rigid approach results in a low CTREX rating. The curriculum is sold in either basic or pro formats delivery, management, and data options. KinderTEK was developed as a collaborative effort between the Center on Teaching and Learning at the University of Oregon and Concentric Sky, Inc. https://concentricsky.com/
$0.99, iPad
Teaches: math, counting, logic, addition, subtraction (up to 5)
CTR Rating: 66%