Free Online Math and Language Games or TOOLS for K1 up to Sec 4 and beyond - A review

What am I doing up at 1am in the morning? Preparing for an assignment when this website caught my eye!
https://sg.ixl.com/
 Perhaps some of you already know about it but there's just so much on the cyber world I didn't know about. It's a really interesting website that allows a child as young as 5, play online quizzes which focuss on Math or English. They appear like games  but are actually educational. While I still firmly believe that nothing should replace personal interaction with the little one or personally coaching a child, I can think of countless occasions this webby will come in useful.
  •  at a doctor's clinic
  • while waiting for a concert or event to start
  • needing to coach the other one and yet not wanting to feel guilty over not spending time with the other...the list goes on...
Here are some screenshots. On the website, the quizzes are meant for K1 and up, but I can also imagine the more enthusiastic N1s at J's school enjoying these.



Maybe it's just me, but I really like the colourful presentation, the audio and the explanations.


 
Math components at Secondary 2 level explained. If only, they had this during my time, I would have been a Math wizard, right? 

 

And if you really wanted more than just Math and Language quizzes, you can log on to platforms in other countries and get a range of topics from Social Studies to Humanities and more. Do bear in mind that content is more relevant to that particular country. So, if you log onto the USA website, there might be questions on the history of USA  which you might not need to know or are not keen to know.

It's free but there are options to subscribe and get better privileges or benefits!

THE GOOD
- FREE! (at the time of this review) It's not entirely FREE; Subscribe to gain better access to various levels
- interactive
- a good range of Math concepts (by my standard) which extend till secondary levels 
- ** it explains why the answer is wrong.
that's a winner for me:)
- great tool for those less proficient in the subject area
- Also offers English Language Quizzes

THE BAD

- early exposure to technological gadgets; but if I had to expose Kiddo J to technology, this would still win hands down.

However, the kiddo might still prefer his Thomas DVDs over this in the long term?

My thoughts

I wondered if I should share such a wonderful platform or keep it to myself...but I decided to share.
Do tell me what you think of it.

If only they have such a platform for Mandarin...or is there one out there?

If you do know of any, do kindly let me know. It would be great!
But for me, I guess this one is a keeper for now:)

*All opinions are my own and are not meant to represent anyone or institution. THIS IS A PERSONAL REVIEW!

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