Hello, friends! Today, we’re excited to introduce you to a cool tool called 99math. It’s a fun and free website designed to help you practice math, similar to other popular platforms like Kahoot and Quizlet. But the special thing about 99math is that it’s all about math!
99math is a website where you can play math games with your classmates. It’s perfect for students from kindergarten all the way up to high school, but it’s especially great for those in elementary and middle school. The games are like a math quiz show where you can test your skills and speed.
To play a game on 99math, you need at least three people. Once you’re ready, you can join the game using any device, like a computer or tablet. The games are already set up for you, so there’s not much preparation needed. You just jump in and start solving math problems!
While 99math is great for practicing math quickly, it doesn’t give instant feedback if you get an answer wrong. The focus is more on how fast you can solve the problems. Also, everyone gets the same assignments, so it might not be perfect for students who need different levels of difficulty.
Even though it’s not the most customizable tool, 99math is a fun and easy way to practice math fluency. It’s completely free, so you can use it anytime to mix up your math practice routine.
Thanks for learning about 99math with us! If you’re interested in more educational resources, be sure to visit commonsense.org/education. We hope you enjoy using 99math and have fun improving your math skills!
Imagine you’re the host of a math quiz show! Create a set of 10 math questions that you think would be fun and challenging for your classmates. Use different types of math problems, like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Once you’re done, swap quizzes with a friend and see who can solve them the fastest!
Gather a group of friends and take turns being the game show host and contestants. The host will ask math questions, and the contestants will try to answer them as quickly as possible. Use a timer to see who can answer the most questions correctly in one minute!
Form teams and set up a relay race where each team member must solve a math problem before passing the baton to the next person. Use problems from 99math or create your own. The first team to finish all their problems wins!
Start each day with a new math problem that you can solve on your own or with a partner. Use 99math to find a problem or create one yourself. Discuss different strategies for solving the problem and share your solutions with the class.
Organize a tournament where students compete in different math skills, such as multiplication tables or mental math. Use 99math to set up the games and track scores. Celebrate the winners with a small prize or certificate!
Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
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Hello, friends! It’s your friends from Common Sense Education—Tanner and Chrissy. We’re here to share some helpful tools for your classroom every Tuesday. If you’re looking for more resources, visit commonsense.org/education.
Today, Tanner has “99 Problems,” but math isn’t one of them! Let’s take a look at 99math.com, a free site similar to Kahoot, Quizlet, and Quizzes, but specifically focused on math practice. We rated this tool three stars, as it covers grades K through 12, but we found it most effective for grades K through 8.
This tool is a bit challenging to demo because the live games require at least three participants to get started. So, we’ll test out the demo and share some screenshots to give you a better look. While we weren’t particularly impressed by its customizability or innovation compared to other platforms, it could still be beneficial for math teachers.
One of the standout features is the pre-made content available for teachers to use. You can browse skills by grade level and easily assign quiz games. The interface is familiar for anyone who has used Kahoot, and students can join the game using any device.
Teachers have minimal setup to do, as the games are pre-made. Once students join, they can use a calculator feature to solve problems. However, if a student enters a wrong answer, they don’t receive immediate feedback, as the focus is primarily on speed.
At the end of the game, teachers can see how everyone performed and receive detailed feedback about student performance. This allows for targeted improvement in areas where students struggled. Teachers also get summary slides to track progress over time.
While the tool is efficient for assessing student speed, it lacks built-in differentiation, as all students receive the same homework assignments. Overall, it serves a specific need for quick assessment and practice without much effort from the teacher.
We rated it around three stars, but it has potential for improvement based on user feedback. 99math is entirely free and could be a fun way to mix up math fluency practice.
Thank you for tuning in! Be sure to visit commonsense.org/education for more resources, and come back next Tuesday. Like, subscribe, and share the video if you find it helpful. We appreciate your support, and we’ll see you next time!
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This version removes informal language, filler phrases, and any unnecessary repetition while maintaining the core message.
Math – The study of numbers, shapes, and patterns. – In math class, we learned how to solve equations using addition and subtraction.
Game – An activity with rules that is done for fun and learning. – Our teacher created a math game to help us practice multiplication tables.
Quiz – A short test to assess knowledge or skills. – We had a quiz on fractions to see how much we understood the lesson.
Skills – The ability to do something well, often gained through practice. – Solving math problems requires strong analytical skills.
Problems – Questions or exercises that require a solution, often found in math. – We worked on several math problems to improve our understanding of geometry.
Practice – Repeated exercise in an activity to improve skills. – Daily practice of math problems helps students become more confident in their abilities.
Students – People who are learning in a school or educational setting. – The students were excited to learn new math concepts in class today.
Feedback – Information given to someone about their performance to help them improve. – Our teacher gave us feedback on our math quizzes to help us understand our mistakes.
Tool – An object or device used to perform a task or solve a problem. – A calculator is a useful tool for checking math calculations.
Content – The material or information covered in a lesson or subject. – The math content for this semester includes algebra and geometry.
