Inq-ITS vs Science Mom
Inq-ITS
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| Figure | Inq-ITS | Science Mom |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $5/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Spec score · Science Learning Software | 7.9 (#9) | 7.0 (#21) |
| Founded | 2007 | 2013 |
| Integrations | Google sign-in and Google Classroom support account access, class roster organization, and posting assigned labs; Clever sign-in and class organization are also supported. | Enrolled students who are logged in can message Science Mom through Teachable. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says Apprendis does not sell personally identifiable information and may use student data for educational research with university research partners. | The school says it does not sell, trade, or rent students’ personal identification information. |
| Support | The technology brief lists [email protected] and (844) 446-7487 for support questions. | The fastest support channel is email, and the site also offers Teachable messaging for enrolled students who are logged in. |
Plans
Science Mom
- Patreon membership$5 a month
- Patreon membership with clubs$10 a month
- Individual science course$150, paid once
- Biology Bundle$270, paid once
- Earth and Space Science Bundle$270, paid once
- Physics Bundle$270, paid once
- Middle School Science Bundle$720, paid once
In their own words
Inq-ITS
Inq-ITS is an online science learning environment with NGSS-aligned virtual labs, automated assessment, and teacher reporting. Its collection contains more than 150 investigations in which students design and conduct science inquiries. Rex, an AI virtual tutor, gives feedback during lab work, and real-time science tutoring is available in English and Spanish. Teachers receive alerts about students who need help and the skills involved, along with classroom and student performance reports. Patented algorithms automatically assess student work and produce performance reports. Google sign-in, Google Classroom, and Clever support access and class organization; Google Classroom also lets teachers post assigned labs. The service runs in a browser on Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iPad, and Android devices. Full functionality requires stable internet, cookies, JavaScript, and WebSockets. Teacher registration provides full access, with the trial ending 30 days after students begin using assigned labs. Free digital labs are also described for practicing science investigation skills. School and district plans are tiered by student count, and pricing is available on request.
Science Mom
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