Mathigon vs MathScore

Mathigon is a free mathematics learning app for web, iOS and Android. It describes itself as a mix of interactive textbook and virtual tutor. Courses are divided into small sections with problems, simulations, patterns and other interactive components. A knowledge graph is used to adapt course content, while the virtual tutor provides tailored hints and encouragement. Illustrations, narratives, real-life applications, puzzles and historical context are used in the courses. Polypad includes more than 50 virtual manipulatives, along with dynamic geometry, graph plotting and sharing. Teachers can track student progress, view saved Polypad canvases and import student rosters from Google Classroom. Mathigon also offers free webinars, tutorial videos and a library of more than 50 free student activities and teaching ideas. Most parts follow WCAG 2.1 AA, according to Mathigon, and course audio narration is available in English. Offline access and parent reporting are listed features. Use is limited to non-commercial purposes unless a commercial licensing agreement is arranged. Mathigon says it cannot promise when courses marked under construction will be finished. Its free plan is listed for students, teachers and parents.

MathScore provides adaptive online math practice and assessment for learners from Kindergarten through Eighth Grade, Algebra 1, and Geometry. Practice is self-guided and develops through definition-level understanding, computational skill, and analytical understanding. The service aligns with Common Core and standards from some states that did not adopt it. Free topics are available at each K–8 grade level, and students can practice math facts for free without a stated time limit. A 30-day trial is listed, after which users can upgrade only the students ready for full topic access. The first paid student costs $9.95 a month, the second costs $3 a month, and each additional paid student costs $1.50 a month. Accounts never expire, and reports track student progress. Geometry includes a fill-in-the-blank proof engine. Signup supports parent or instructor accounts and single classrooms, with standards choices including Common Core, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, Philippine, and None. Bulk discounts are available. The product was developed by MIT graduates starting in 2003, and the maker is based in Palo Alto, California.