LearnBop
By Mieke VanderBorght,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
Common Sense Media Reviewers
Virtual math tutorials give detailed step-by-step guidance.
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What’s It About?
LEARNBOP lets kids choose from over 5,000 math problems, or "bops," organized by Common Core standard. Each standard has associated bops, which are essentially multiple-choice problems, but some are more interactive. If kids can’t answer the problem, or if they answer incorrectly, they begin a process of reviewing step by step all the underlying concepts necessary to solve the target problem. Each step also contains a multiple-choice question with diagrams, explanations, videos, and/or hints that help kids choose the right answer. If they can answer the problem correctly right away, great -- they'll move on to the next one. If they answer incorrectly, or if they don't want to try, they begin a cycle of detailed tutorials that walk them through concepts they need to understand to be able to solve the problem. Data reports give a detailed picture of performance, including kids' strongest and weakest areas.
Is It Any Good?
This site does an admirable job of simulating a one-on-one personal math tutor. Its detailed, gentle system helps kids target and remedy their problem areas. Of course, LearnBop isn't nearly as good as an actual live tutor, but it's still helpful; if the preloaded hints aren't enough to help a kid understand, it will at least pinpoint the problem area, and a parent or a teacher can provide the extra help.
Though there's no real "fun factor," kids may be motivated enough by the empowering feeling of understanding math and the desire to avoid feeling lost and confused in class. Parents can set up a home account, and kids will certainly learn by working through the problems at home, though the site is actually directed more toward use in school as a tool for teachers to provide individualized math tutoring. LearnBop will work best as a bridge between home and school, making sure kids truly feel up to speed with what they're learning in class.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about difficulties with math concepts. Why does math sometimes seem "untouchable," "impossible," or "irrelevant"? What could make it feel more manageable?
How does step-by-step guidance help kids understand complicated math problems, and how could kids recreate this problem-solving strategy on their own?
Website Details
- Subjects: Math : algebra, arithmetic, equations, fractions, geometry, probability, ratio
- Genre: Educational
- Pricing structure: Free to try, Paid
- Last updated: October 25, 2018
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