VmathLive

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An interactive site where kids are allowed to play math games against each other all around the world.
Resources/links: VmathLive student user guide: [] VmathLive Parent Quick Reference guide: [] VmathLive Teacher Quick Reference guide: []

SWOT Evaluation: Strengths: Each student has their own account The site is interactive and social (the user is playing other children) Teachers and students can select specific areas/grades of focus (differentiation) There is a support center that provides additional problem solving help The site is user friendly and intuitive The games/challenges are graded immediately to show progress/weaknesses Since the site requires login information, the students are held accountable Students can access this website from home There is a section which allows students to practice, prior to playing against another opponent Weaknesses: Students could see a lot of lost challenges/games as a turn off for math Not every school has the resources to access this site (computers must be up to Within 5 years standards with appropriate flash updates)

Opportunities: This website encourages students to see the fun of math by allowing them to play it like a game VmathLive connects students around the world Threats: The challenges within the site might promote competition in the classroom Ideas for the classroom: Students could use this website to gain additional practice on math skills Teachers could assign specific areas of study for students to focus on Using this website could be a good activity for students to do during computer time