This app is purely an algebraic problem solving tool and should be used by students only to check their work. It also can be very helpful for working adults or students in advanced math classes who have mastered the skill and are looking for an algebraic problem solver for efficiency in their work. The navigation is not straight-forward, but students who understand equations will be able to figure out how to use it with a little bit of trial. Students can choose to solve a system of multi-variable equations or quadratic equations. They can enter both real or imaginary coefficients. Once they have entered the equation they simply hit solve to see the answer. There is no stepwise display of the solution, just an answer, so the app has no instructional value. Students cannot store previously solved equations. Students allowed to use an electronic tool to check their work might find this a helpful tool, but parents should be certain students are not using it to avoid learning how to solve on their own. *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

• Organization
• Problems or examples are not interesting for the target age range
• Directions may be confusing for students using independently
• Students might need support with navigation