BrainPOP is an app that can be used in many of the subject areas (science, social studies, English, math, arts & music, health, and technology & engineering). The free version of this app allows you to watch approximately three videos under each subject area. The videos are funny and entertaining, thoroughly explaining the topic that is addressed yet doing this in an enjoyable manner. After viewing the video, you have an opportunity to take a quiz on the video (10 questions, multiple choice quiz). This quiz tests you on the main points of the video. Teachers could include this in their classroom as a group viewing of the video and quiz, or break the students up into small groups to view the video and take the quiz. The videos included under the math category are: angles, comparing prices, & interest.
One addition I wish could be made, however, is that you would be able
to view more videos than are currently allowed. Overall, though, I app-laud this app and would definitely recommend you to download it. BrainPOP presents various subject area topics in an entertaining manner while still thoroughly covering the content, and it allows students to test their knowledge about what they have learned after viewing the video.
I am all for using this app throughout the curriculum. It displays videos providing a basic overview of the topic that connects to the viewer in a great visual way.
ReplyDeleteI also like this app due to its ability to be used in many areas of the curriculum. The videos are entertaining and your able to make a clear assessment at the end.
ReplyDeleteI like using this app. I have it now and I look forward to taking the quizzes everyday. They are interesting and short. They also have a wide variety of topics. I also like that you get a question wrong it does not tell you the right answer right away you keep trying until you find the right one.
ReplyDeleteGreat App. I thought it was fitting for our science lessons coming up. I like the idea of being able to use it for multiple subjects!
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