This app can be a helpful supplemental reference for students studying or who need to refresh their Algebra 1, but they should have a solid foundation before attempting to use this app independently. The app has the feel of a straight-forward textbook with clear diagrams and text but no engaging features. It includes 13 chapters, each on a distinct algebra topic starting with Numbers and Operations and ending with Symbols. The first two chapters are free to trial, but access to the rest requires an upgrade. Each chapter is broken into small sections so students can easily scroll and find the topic they need. Students can also do a free search of the entire app for a particular topic. The explanations are provided in a series of succinct bullets, often with a supporting diagram. The explanations are clear and concise and will be useful for students who need to refresh their learning or remember a specific topic. However, students who struggle with the topics might feel confused trying to follow along independently as they might find the explanations insufficient.The digital flashcards are derived directly from the tutorials and are easy to read. The multiple-choice quizzes are also based on the tutorial, provide immediate correction, can be re-taken, and provide a scored report. Overall, this is a fine app for students studying Algebra 1, but students who struggle should plan to use it in combination with more in-depth instruction and adult support. *Note: This app was originally reviewed for iPhone/iPad. Some differences might apply.

• Provides sufficient and varied types of practice problems to maximize understanding and generalization of the targeted skill/concept
• Manufacturer claims alignment with Common Core/Known Standards
• Presents educational concepts accurately
• Explains answers so students can learn from mistakes
• Better for teaching the skill to new or struggling learners
• Better for practicing or refreshing the skill
• Skills are practiced through authentic, meaningful problems (not just rote practice)

• Appropriate for a broad age range to use and enjoy
• Subject matter and problems are relevant, interesting and authentic to students
• Visually appealing to children in the target age range
• Provides virtual rewards or incentives after meeting specified goals or objectives
• Provides a "break activity" between academic problem sets
• Offers ongoing, progressive challenge
• Overall - Enjoyable. Given the option, students would choose this option

• Has a free or trial version
• Provides teaching guidance for adults to support the child and set appropriate goals
• Provides an age-appropriate tutorial/first time users can work independently
• Student should be able to use independently after first use
• Has a multi-player option to foster in-person collaboration or cooperation
• Multiple users can save a profile
• Student graduates to the next level or topic only after meeting a benchmark
• Can play without sound and not distract others
• Students can save work between sessions
• Can effectively understand and monitor student's progress (email report or in product)
• Provides options to play in languages other than English/Good for ELL
• Presents information in multiple formats (voice over, pictures and text, etc.)
• Overall - Easy to use

• Abstract Reasoning
• Turn or quiz abruptly ends when timer runs out
• Attention
• Promotes purchases or upgrades to students
• Problems or examples are not interesting for the target age range
• Includes long written questions or text that students must be able to read on their own
• Organization
• Problems or examples are not interesting for the target age range
• Includes long written questions or text that students must be able to read on their own
• Processing Speed
• Timer cannot be hidden
• Turn or quiz abruptly ends when timer runs out
• Includes long written questions or text that students must be able to read on their own
• Reading Fluency
• Turn or quiz abruptly ends when timer runs out
• Includes long written questions or text that students must be able to read on their own
• Working Memory
• Turn or quiz abruptly ends when timer runs out
• Includes long written questions or text that students must be able to read on their own