MathFinder vs StateQuest

Now with Augmented Reality tools and overlays! This mobile app designed for children ages 8-16 allows you to discover math and science in real world places. You are immersed in a story line where you are an extraterrestrial investigating real world sites, gaining ranks and credits to advance on your mission. Watch videos by community members and STEM experts where you learn about how math and science appear in the world around you from the veins of a leaf to the design of a soccer field. Make your own observation and pose your own questions. Experience these locations virtually or use the app's geolocation features to engage in a scavenger hunt. This app was created by the nonprofit talkSTEM in partnership with Southern Methodist University's Guild Hall.

Master the 50 states and capitals through fast challenges, streaks, badges, and leaderboards. Race through quick challenges, build your daily streak, unlock badges and collectibles, and climb the leaderboards as you master every state, capital, and region in the U.S. Built for middle schoolers, StateQuest is polished enough to feel fun after school — and safe, clean, and focused enough for parents and teachers. Why kids keep playing StateQuest turns geography practice into short, satisfying rounds with instant feedback and visible progress. Kids can: • Build a daily learning streak • Earn badges for milestones and mastery • Unlock collectible rewards as they improve • Level up by practicing consistently • Compete on global leaderboards • Join class leaderboards for friendly classroom competition • Master states, capitals, and regions one challenge at a time It doesn't just look like a game. It plays like one. Why parents like it StateQuest gives kids productive screen time without the usual junk. No ads. Ever. No tracking. No in-app purchases. No pop-ups pestering kids to buy coins, gems, or upgrades. Just focused, fun geography practice that helps students actually learn. What kids learn • All 50 states • All 50 capitals • U.S. regions • Map recognition • Capital recall • Regional challenges • Speed and accuracy through repeated practice StateQuest adapts as kids play, bringing missed states back more often so weak spots turn into strengths. Perfect for • Middle school geography units • State and capital tests • Homeschool practice • Classroom warm-ups • Friendly class competitions • Parents who want screen time that actually teaches something Learn the map. Build your streak. Unlock the badges. Climb the leaderboard. Download StateQuest and see how fast your kid can master all 50 states and capitals.