Real people sharing real success

Gizmos

“When you walk into the classroom of a teacher using Gizmos, you notice that students are completely engaged. They have conversations and ask questions. They use data to support and explain scientific claims”

Gizmos

“Gizmos has been a perfect supplement to our curriculum this year as we transition to new Indiana Standards and need new simulations to help with "modeling" the topics. So happy to have access to these engaging interactives!”

Gizmos

“I have had several students that did not really like math share that they now like math this year! One important topic in 3rd-grade math is multiplication, and Gizmos help students develop a visual understanding of how multiplication works.”

Gizmos

“My students' averages have improved since I started using Gizmos in my teaching. I also have students who decided to take AP Science after my classes because they saw a point of how science is connected to real life, thanks to STEM Cases in Gizmos.”

Gizmos

“Another great feature of Gizmos is that I can manipulate them to accomplish my desired learning outcomes for my students. Sometimes I take a Gizmo that is meant to be an entire lab, and I cut it down into a smaller, briefer activity. But, other times, I combine some of the smaller labs into one and have the students access the various Gizmos from the class home page for a bigger assignment. In that way, Gizmos are always able to accomplish my desired outcomes.”

Reflex

“Students look forward to their Reflex time. Reflex is significantly better than other math fact fluency programs I’ve tried in the past. The games are engaging and encourage mastery in a game setting. Love it.”

Reflex

“I appreciate that Reflex really focuses on the students' SOLID understanding of the basic math facts instead of the common 'get an answer right and then move onto the next level' approach.”

Reflex

“I gave an incentive to my class- whoever reached 100% would receive a prize. The students were extremely motivated and logged into Reflex every chance they had, including at home. The first student to reach 100% was so excited and the rest of the class was cheering for him!”

Reflex

“We are an alternative high school so our students are older. It’s very difficult for older students who are really behind in their skills. They don’t have an opportunity to catch up and they have no confidence in themselves. One of our students was having a very difficult time completing Pre-Algebra. Once he started in Reflex he was so excited that he was progressing and understanding math. He’s the only one in class who has gotten a purple skin, so he feels very successful.”

Reflex

“There is a student who is struggling in some relationships with peers and teachers. He seems to be a very sensitive kid. He was the first student to reach 100%, so teachers and peers celebrated his hard work and intellect. Faculty also out reached to parents with the ‘good news.’ I love Reflex because it helps me build in time for support and challenge one-on-one or in small groups. The games are engaging and provide immediate feedback as well as long-term rewards. Thus, while some of the students are engaged with Reflex, I can give more attention to one or a few students. The special/extra time helps to tease apart confusing concepts and create personal strategies to gain greater success. When a smiling kid says, ‘I get it now!’ that’s a success story.”