What does the First In Math® Online Program do?
First In Math is an online math-practice tool that leverages students’ love of gaming to build skills and create high levels of engagement. It delivers fluency in basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, while advancing higher-order thinking skills such as mental math, problem solving, pattern sensing, reasoning and number sense through Deep Practice.
Can I use it with all my students?
YES! First In Math is appropriate for addition- through algebra-ready students, and aligns to standards. The site offers broad content, with an open-ended, self-pacing design ideal for differentiated instruction and individualized learning plans. First In Math employs a sequential approach to learning; students start on "easier" material and work through more challenging content. Every game in every Module includes positive feedback to boost confidence.
Is it easy to use?
The feedback we most often hear is "If I had known it was this easy, I would have done it long ago!" Just give each student their User ID and they're off! An Automatic Awards system encourages students to push forward; you employ our easy-to-use tools for assessing their performance and proficiency.
Is it effective?
Scientific-based studies demonstrate that test scores elevate, and attitudes about math also improve. Use of this online math program for minutes a day-in the classroom or at home-can increase math success and get kids excited about learning! Studies/Success Stories