Kahoot! Algebra by DragonBox

Learning how to solve equations can be both educational and fun with the right tools. Kahoot! Algebra by DragonBox, available through a Kahoot!+ Family subscription, is an excellent resource for young learners looking to get a head start in math and algebra. Designed for children as young as five, this app makes learning the basics of solving linear equations engaging and intuitive.

How to Get Started

To access Kahoot! Algebra by DragonBox, a Kahoot!+ Family subscription is required. The subscription offers a 7-day free trial, which can be canceled at any time before the trial period ends. This subscription not only grants access to Kahoot! Algebra by DragonBox but also to a range of premium Kahoot! features and other award-winning learning apps for children.

How the Game Works

Kahoot! Algebra by DragonBox introduces young learners to essential algebraic concepts through a playful and colorful game environment. The app covers:

• Addition
• Division
• Multiplication

The game uses a unique pedagogical approach based on discovery and experimentation. Players manipulate cards to isolate the DragonBox on one side of the game board, which teaches them the operations needed to solve equations. As players progress, the cards transition into numbers and variables, revealing the underlying math concepts.

The game is self-paced and can be played without supervision, although parents can help children apply what they've learned to solve equations on paper. It's also a great opportunity for parents to refresh their own math skills.

Features

• 10 progressive chapters (5 learning, 5 training)
• 200 puzzles
• Learn to solve equations involving addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication
• Dedicated graphics and music for each chapter

Awards

Kahoot! Algebra by DragonBox has received numerous accolades, including:

• Gold Medal, 2012 International Serious Play Awards
• Best Educational Game, 2012 Fun and Serious Games Festival
• Best Serious Mobile Game, 2012 Serious Games Showcase & Challenge
• App of the Year and Children’s App of the Year, GullTasten 2012
• Best Serious Game, 9th International Mobile Gaming Awards (2012 IMGA)
• 2013 ON for Learning Award, Common Sense Media
• Best Nordic Innovation Award 2013, 2013 Nordic Game Awards
• Editors Choice Award, Children’s Technology Review

Media Reviews

The app has been praised by various media outlets:

• "DragonBox is making me reconsider all the times I’ve called an educational app 'innovative.'" - GeekDad, Wired
• "Step aside sudoku, algebra is the primordial puzzle game" - Jordan Shapiro, Forbes
• "Brilliant, kids don't even know that they are doing Math" - Jinny Gudmundsen, USA Today

What's New in Version 1.10.7

Updated on October 20, 2024, the latest version includes:

• A new language choice setting, allowing users to select their preferred language, which will be saved as the default if different from the device's language.
• For existing Kahoot! Kids subscribers, a new Learning Path to unlock your child’s full learning potential.

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