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A screenshot of the game xPonum that was used in the New York test.
Players of the video game xPonum have a clear mission: set the trajectory of the laser to hit the row of gems. Collect the gems to clear levels and earn badges—and learn some algebra and trigonometry along the way....

A new analysis from the edtech investment firm Tyton finds that 2016 investments in game-based learning firms is on pace to grow 20 percent over 2015.
The research found that so far this year some 40 publicly disclosed deals have topped $248 million deals. Last year, by comparison the industry saw 93 investments or acquisitions that totaled $345 million for the entire year....

Less than half of the students in America are proficient in math yet we are asking more of our students than ever before. The Standards for Mathematical Practice raise expectations for our students, asking them to understand concepts, make connections...

The core components of a quality app seem straightforward-intuitive interface, attractive design, bug-free function-, but add the curriculum or learning objectives of an educational app to the mix and the task becomes increasingly complex.
That’s why, when someone finds the right mix, it’s helpful to take a closer look at what they did right. As the following four examples show, it’s possible to create an app that strikes that very particular balance. How developers do that, though, depends...