NumberShire 1 vs KinderTEK Pro Connected

The residents of NumberShire are up to their ears in problems…math problems, that is! To solve them, they need a new apprentice to come to town and master math skills aligned to state and national standards. Designed for kindergarten through second grade students, NumberShire is an enchanted land filled with lovable characters, hilarious adventures, fun mini-games and cool rewards. This version is for classroom users who already have web accounts and requires a username, password, and login code. With a curriculum designed by educational experts from the University of Oregon, NumberShire is supported by rigorous research that has shown it can significantly improve children’s mathematics learning. Built using academic best practices and a unique story-driven approach, NumberShire emphasizes deep learning with over 12 hours of carefully designed educational content.

KinderTEK® teaches young elementary students and preschoolers early math concepts through animal adventures. Developed with research in classrooms and homes, KinderTEK® provides a strong start in math. KinderTEK® Pro Connected is WiFi-supported and is ideal for independent instruction and practice at school, home or both. (Contact us for a class license or to participate in research.) “KTEK is an excellent product and it is by far the best kindergarten math app I have worked with. – Classroom Teacher “It's a fun game and it's also learning.” - Kindergarten Student KinderTEK® helps students learn and practice early math skills while having fun. Students use math tools such as the number line, ten frame and 100s chart as they are guided through instruction. They earn feedback on their work as well as stickers, photos and badges for their virtual KinderTEK® scrapbook and can play puzzles and memory games each session. Progress and achievement reports aligned with Common Core State Standards give teachers insights into students’ math weaknesses and strengths. KinderTEK® features serve all students, especially struggling learners and those receiving intervention services: • Focused, systematic instruction • Modeling and scaffolding • Deliberate practice opportunities • Timely academic feedback • Embedded formative assessment • Motivation strategies • Customization options KinderTEK® Pro Connected provides a strong system of support to teachers and families: • online data dashboard for individual and class level reports and student management • in-app reports and student management • on-demand, online professional development and technical assistance • online library of resources for implementation, sustainability, and effectiveness • family connection reporting home progress to teachers Capacity: 35 learners per class Requirements: iOS 15 or later required (iPad 4 or later recommended for optimal experience) Visit www.kindertek.com for more information and to contact us. Consider KinderTEK® Offline for sites with unreliable WiFi. KinderTEK® was developed as a collaborative effort between the Center on Teaching and Learning at the University of Oregon and Concentric Sky, Inc.