Learning to solve equations can be an engaging and fun experience with the right tools. Kahoot! Algebra by DragonBox, included in a Kahoot!+ Family subscription, is an excellent resource for young learners starting at age five. This app introduces children to the basics of algebra through a playful and intuitive game environment, making it an ideal way to learn without realizing they are studying.

Subscription Details

To access Kahoot! Algebra by DragonBox, a Kahoot!+ Family subscription is required. This subscription comes with a 7-day free trial and can be canceled anytime before the trial ends. The subscription not only provides access to this app but also to other premium Kahoot! features and several award-winning learning apps for children to explore math and reading.

How the Game Works

Kahoot! Algebra by DragonBox teaches key algebraic concepts such as addition, division, and multiplication. The game uses a unique pedagogical approach based on discovery and experimentation. Players engage in a colorful game environment where they manipulate cards to isolate the DragonBox, which gradually introduces them to the operations needed to solve equations. As players progress, the cards are replaced with numbers and variables, revealing the underlying math operations.

The game is designed to be self-paced and does not require supervision, though parents can help children transfer their skills to solving equations on paper. It's also a great opportunity for parents to refresh their own math skills while playing with their kids.

Development and Recognition

Developed by former math teacher Jean-Baptiste Huynh, DragonBox has been recognized for its innovative approach to game-based learning. It has been the subject of extensive research by the Center For Game Science at the University of Washington and has received numerous awards, including:

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

Media Praise

The app has received high praise from various media outlets:

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

Latest Updates

The latest version 1.10.7, updated on October 20, 2024, includes a new language choice setting, allowing users to select their preferred language, which will be saved as default if different from the device's language. Additionally, for those with a Kahoot! Kids subscription, a new Learning Path has been introduced to unlock your child’s full learning potential.

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