Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century: Prodigy Math Games

Monday, January 31, 2022

Prodigy Math Games

Prodigy Math Games is a free online website and application that is loved by elementary and middle school teachers all over the world. This is because teachers are able to reinforce math concepts taught in grades 1 to 8 through a fantasy game format where students get to explore different realms and collect prizes while going on quests and battling friends (Prodigy Education Incorporation, 2021). Based on where a teacher is located, they are also able to create assignments that align with their country's or province's curriculum as well as cater each assignment to their individual students' needs. Thus, allowing each child to meet the curriculum expectations at their own pace and time.

Moreover, Prodigy Math Games allows students to have fun while learning math, which, in turn, keeps them engaged and motivated in the learning taking place. The game also gives teachers an opportunity to assess their students' learning so that they are able to figure out where their students are excelling or struggling (Prodigy Education Incorporation, 2021). In doing so, teachers are able to revamp the assignments and tasks they have created on Prodigy so that their students are always working at their desired level. Not to mention, teachers can always use the data collected from Prodigy to reteach lessons their students are struggling with within class as well.

In order to get started, please check out the following links:

· https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/

Start Here >>>>> How to Create a Teacher Account:

Prodigy Math >>>> Getting Started

Each of these video links above provides an in-depth explanation of how to use Prodigy as either a teacher or a student. As a future teacher, I cannot wait to use Prodigy with my class; however, for now, I will spend some time familiarizing myself with the software and learning how to play the game myself.

Happy exploring, everyone!

Courtesy of Jasman(OTECC)@NU