Mangahigh: k-12 math games
What it is: The title of this post is a little underwhelming- I had a hard time expressing ALL that this site does in one line. Mangahigh is a game based learning site where students can learn all about math. What is unique about Mangahigh math learning games is the way that the learning topics are addressed. These aren’t your typical drill/skill math games that only address the four basic operations or introductory algebra skills. The games adapt in difficulty to student levels as they play. Games continue to challenge students without getting too difficult too quickly and frustrating kids. The Mangahigh games encourage students to observe, hypothesize, test, evaluate and conclude. All games are based on the Common Core standards making it easy to integrate the games into your current curriculum. Teachers get their very own login to Mangahigh where they can assign challenges, track student progress and use the games as a form of formative assessment. The mathematics topic in Mangahigh are geared for elementary, middle and high school students (I am a big fan of site that meet a variety of ages and needs!).
How to integrate Mangahigh into the classroom: Mangahigh is a great way to shake up your math classroom while injecting it with a big dose of fun, discovery and challenge. The best way to use Mangahigh is in a one-to-one setting where each student has access to the Mangahigh site. This makes it easy for students to work at their own pace and for you to track progress.
Mangahigh would be a great way to tailor what your students are working on so that each child is getting challenged at the level they need. Use the built-in analytics to help inform decisions about where to go next with your students.
Don’t have access to a one-to-one environment? Don’t discount Mangahigh yet. The site could be used in a one or two computer classroom as a math center. Rotate your students through the center throughout the week. Those who have computers at home can continue the learning there. Mangahigh would be a great way for students to continue their learning.
Tips: Do you have a pen pal or collaborating school? Mangahigh will let your students engage in a Fai-To where they can have a friendly little math smack down competition.
Please leave a comment and share how you are using Mangahigh in your classroom!
