Teachley Fractions Boost2 EDU vs SAM Root

*Use your premium Teachley account login to unlock the app and personalize the gameplay for each child in your class.* Teachley: Fractions Boost 2 EDU is the school version of an exciting 3D racing game that helps 3rd-5th grade students gain conceptual understanding of fractions and represent them on a number line. Students race through a futuristic game world, driving through number line checkpoints. This engaging game, designed by teachers, builds upon the original Fractions Boost game and covers 4th grade fractions standards, including mixed fractions, addition and subtraction, equivalence and comparison, multiplication by a whole number, and decimals. Mini-lessons and powerful scaffolds deepen students’ knowledge of fractions. For added hours of fun and challenge, students can customize their boats and build their own race tracks then challenge their classmates. Teachers can get in on the action by creating their own levels and sending them to their students. This app will transform the way students learn and conceptualize fractions! Aligned with 4th grade Common Core, TEKS, and other state fractions standards, including: TEKS - 4.3.A, 4.3.B, 4.3.C, 4.3.D, 4.3.E, 4.3.G, 4.4.A, Common Core - 4.NF.A.1, 4.NF.A.2, 4.NF.A.3, 4.NF.A.3.A, .NF.A.3.B, 4.NF.B.3.C, 4.NF.B.4, 4.NF.C.5, 4.NF.C.6, 4.NF.C.7 About Teachley: Teachley, LLC is an award-winning edtech company founded by expert teachers with PhDs in cognitive science and funded by the U.S. Department of Education and National Science Foundation. Teachley is transforming teaching and learning through research-based math games with formative assessment data to help schools and districts drive instruction and target interventions. Based on cognitive science research, Teachley’s apps focus on teaching important strategies shown to improve learning within fun and engaging games. www.teachley.com *This app was made possible with funding provided by the National Science Foundation.

SAM Root makes it easy and fun to learn programming through hands-on robotics! With three progressive coding levels—from graphical blocks to hybrid blocks to Python 3 syntax—you’ll be building real coding skills and controlling robots in no time. MASTER CODING WITH 3 LEARNING LEVELS No coding experience? No problem! SAM Root meets you where you are and grows with your skills: - LEVEL 1: Graphical Blocks – Start with drag-and-drop, graphical blocks to grasp the fundamentals of coding logic—no reading required. - LEVEL 2: Hybrid Blocks – Transition into more advanced coding structure with blocks that blend visuals and coding script. - LEVEL 3: Python Code Blocks – Discover the structure and syntax of professional coding languages with full-text Python 3 code blocks. SEAMLESSLY SWITCH BETWEEN LEVELS Change coding levels anytime with a tap. SAM Root automatically converts your code, so you can match your skill level and learn the professional Python syntax behind each block. CONNECT TO ROOT ROBOTS Pair with a Root coding robot via Bluetooth and bring your programs to life! Control movement, lights, sounds, sensors, and more—while watching your code run in real time. TEST WITH THE BUILT-IN SIMULATOR Use the built-in 3D simulator to test your programs, speed up execution, and try new ideas—all without needing hardware.