Algebra Nation

This is probably the best idea for a middle school/ High school student, but the only issues I’ve had with the app started coming recently with the test-yourself option. It used to let you do the test-yourself with your phone pointed vertically, but now it forces me to use it horizontally. I don’t know if this is just an issue with my phone or if it’s the app itself, but what I know for sure is that it can be fixed with a bit of effort. As an 8th grade student myself, it’s also beneficial to be able to understand my mistakes and if I got a question wrong or not. I just did a test yourself and when I went to check my answers, the question appeared very small and the answers didn’t even show up half the time. If this can be fixed within the at least the next update, it would be very greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read this and hopefully for taking the time to resolve this. 😁

I’ve been using video lessons as a way to teach math to my students for years. But finding videos of math content that also engages my students has always been a struggle. Algebra Nation has changed all that. The videos are not only engaging but culturally relevant (including practice examples about Beyoncé and Pharrell). Students are also able to choose their Study Experts which is great for differentiating - especially if you have Spanish speakers in your class. It’s also great to see the diversity in Study Experts. Kiana is the most frequently used Study Expert by far in my classroom (of black and brown girls) because my students see themselves in her. And I just got a new student in the middle of the school year... but she had Algebra Nation where she came from, which allowed for a seamless transition into our class. Algebra Nation has really improved my ability to reach all students.

The whole app and system is wonderful, it’s efficient at teaching and isn’t too boring in comparison to most other math education sites/apps. As a 7th grader myself, I think AlgebraNation is a great site to use for learning math. Little problem is though, I’m using my phone, and when I use the Test Yourself it’s hard to navigate because it’s always in landscape mode, so I have to keep scrolling up and down for the questions and answers. However, if you developers could add a setting to allow portrait as well as landscape screen orientations, that could make using the app a lot easier for me and many other students. Thanks- 7th Grader

Algebra Nation is an amazing resource! We have had outdated materials to teach with with for years in SC and Algebra Nation is one of the only relevant resources aligned to our standards!!! If you have not used it check it out! The pd sessions are a great way to get introduced to all of the wonderful features of Algebra Nation. The App is very convenient for students and teachers. The students love using the Test Yourself! & Check Your Understanding questions on the devices. For my students with limited internet access they have the ability to download videos within the app and watch at home or on the bus. Their customer service is amazing and very quick to respond!

This app has helped me with math. My teacher assigns this basically every week and it’s such a good way to get help from other people. There is a section where you can talk about the topic and ask questions and the other students on the app can help you and answer your questions. There are different teachers who teach you the material on the app there is even a teacher for the Spanish speaker💖 So they are very open to the type of people that go on their app I really do suggest it