DragonBox Algebra 5+

Description

DragonBox Algebra 5+ – The game that secretly teaches algebra

DragonBox Algebra 5+ Is perfect for giving young children a head start in mathematics and algebra. Children as young as five can easily begin to grasp the basic processes involved in solving linear equations without even realising that they are learning. The game is intuitive, engaging and fun, allowing anyone to learn the basics of algebra at his or her own pace.

DragonBox Algebra 5+ covers the following algebraic concepts:

  • Addition
  • Division
  • Multiplication

Suitable from age five and up, DragonBox Algebra 5+ gives young learners the opportunity to get familiar with the basics of equation solving.

DragonBox uses a novel pedagogical method based on discovery and experimentation. Players learn how to solve equations in a playful and colorfull game environment where they are encouraged to experiment and be creative. By manipulating cards and trying to isolate the DragonBox on one side of the game board, the player gradually learns the operations required to isolate X on one side of an equation. Little by little, the cards are replaced with numbers and variables, revealing the addition, division and multiplication operators the player has been learning throughout the game.

Playing does not require supervision, although parents can assist them in transferring learned skills into pen and paper equation solving. It is a great game for parents to play with their kids and can even give them an opportunity to freshen up their own math skills.

DragonBox was developed by former math teacher Jean-Baptiste Huynh and has been heralded as a perfect example of game-based learning. As a result, it is currently forming the basis of an extensive research project by the Center For Game Science at the University of Washington.

Features

  • 10 progressive chapters (5 learning, 5 training)
  • 200 puzzles
  • Learn to solve equations involving addition, subtraction, division and multiplication
  • Multiple profiles
  • Dedicated graphics and music for each chapter
  • supported languages: English, français, norsk, svenska, dansk, español, 한국어, italiano, português, Deutsch, русский, 简体中文, 繁體中文, suomi, Nederlands, Eesti, Euskara, Türkçe, Čeština, Lietuvių, Magyar, 日本語…

Awards:

Gold Medal – 2012 International Serious Play Awards

Best Educational Game – 2012 Fun and Serious Games Festival

Best Serious Mobile Game – 2012 Serious Games Showcase & Challenge

App of the Year – GullTasten 2012

Children’s App of the Year – GullTasten 2012

Best Serious Game – 9th International Mobile Gaming Awards (2012 IMGA)

2013 ON for Learning Award – Common Sense Media

Best Nordic Innovation Award 2013 – 2013 Nordic Game Awards

Editors choice award – Children’s Technology Review

Media:

“DragonBox is making me reconsider all the times I’ve called an educational app “innovative.”” – GeekDad, Wired

“Step aside sudoku, algebra is the primordial puzzle game” – Jordan Shapiro, Forbes

“Brilliant, kids don’t even know that they are doing Math” – Jinny Gudmundsen, USA today

“These guys are shaping the future of education” – Brian Brushwood, TWiT

“Awesome integration of algebra and gameplay!” – Famigo

“My eight year old son immediately sat down and ran through the first two banks of problems without hesitation. It was amazing.” – Christopher Wanko, CoolTools

“You will be surprised at how much you can learn in a few hours with this app.” – Geeks With Juniors

Pricing

Plan Price Details
DragonBox Algebra 5+ $4.99 Paid mobile and desktop app.

Reviews

teacher
August 24, 2013

Really great game, you can easily learn basics of algebra. However it’s very expensive.

Teacher
June 27, 2013

The iPad app costs $9.99. I wouldn’t pay that amount of money for one app unless it was exceptional, and no other app would meet the needs of a class of students.

By
October 18, 2012

Dragon Box, by WeWantToKnow AS – I vividly remember the days long ago, when I was in middle school learning algebra. There was “y”, there was “x”, there was “x+y=5”, there was “1/x + 2/y = ⅓”, and so forth. Most middle school students would not find learning pre-algebra or algebra that exciting. On the contrary, they might find it quite boring. Sitting and learning a bunch of letter and number combinations, which have no meaning to the students whatsoever, is just not appealing or engaging. In addition, the equations and formulas being taught are abstract; they are not something…

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Teacher, ICT Coördinator
June 18, 2012

I have tested this application. I really like the way it progresses from the game itself to equation solving with letters and numbers. I finished all levels within 2 hours, but I assume students will take much longer.

I hope there will be more levels included into this game soon, as that would make it more useful.

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