Learning to solve equations can be an engaging and rewarding experience, especially with tools like Kahoot! Algebra by DragonBox. This app, included in a Kahoot!+ Family subscription, is designed to introduce young learners as young as five to the world of algebra in a fun and intuitive way.

Subscription Details

Access to Kahoot! Algebra by DragonBox requires a Kahoot!+ Family subscription. This subscription comes with a 7-day free trial, which can be canceled at any time before the trial ends. The subscription not only provides access to this app but also to other premium Kahoot! features and several award-winning learning apps focused on math and reading.

How the Game Works

Kahoot! Algebra by DragonBox teaches key algebraic concepts such as addition, division, and multiplication. The game uses a unique pedagogical approach that emphasizes discovery and experimentation. Players engage with a colorful and playful environment where they manipulate cards to isolate the DragonBox on one side of the game board. This process gradually introduces them to the operations needed to isolate the variable 'X' on one side of an equation. As they progress, the cards transition into numbers and variables, revealing the underlying mathematical operations.

The game is self-guided, but parents can assist in translating the skills learned in the game to solving equations on paper. It's an excellent tool for family learning, helping both children and parents to refresh their math skills.

Development and Recognition

Developed by former math teacher Jean-Baptiste Huynh, DragonBox has been lauded for its innovative approach to game-based learning. It has been the focus of extensive research by the Center For Game Science at the University of Washington.

Features

• 10 progressive chapters, split into 5 learning and 5 training sections
• 200 puzzles to solve
• Covers solving equations involving addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication
• Unique graphics and music tailored to each chapter

Awards

Kahoot! Algebra by DragonBox has received numerous accolades, including:

• Gold Medal at the 2012 International Serious Play Awards
• Best Educational Game at the 2012 Fun and Serious Games Festival
• Best Serious Mobile Game at the 2012 Serious Games Showcase & Challenge
• App of the Year and Children’s App of the Year at GullTasten 2012
• Best Serious Game at the 9th International Mobile Gaming Awards (2012 IMGA)
• 2013 ON for Learning Award by Common Sense Media
• Best Nordic Innovation Award 2013 at the Nordic Game Awards
• Editors Choice Award from Children’s Technology Review

Media Praise

The app has been praised by various media outlets:

• GeekDad from Wired: "DragonBox is making me reconsider all the times I’ve called an educational app 'innovative.'"
• Jordan Shapiro from Forbes: "Step aside sudoku, algebra is the primordial puzzle game."
• Jinny Gudmundsen from USA Today: "Brilliant, kids don't even know that they are doing Math."

Latest Updates

The latest version 1.10.7, updated on October 20, 2024, includes:

• A new language choice setting, allowing users to select their preferred language, which will be saved as default if different from the device language.
• A new Learning Path for existing Kahoot! Kids subscribers to unlock their child’s full learning potential.

Privacy and Terms

For more information on privacy and terms, you can visit:

• Privacy Policy: https://kahoot.com/privacy
• Terms and Conditions: https://kahoot.com/terms