Publisher Description
STEM Explorer is the only single app to teach science, maths and related subjects, for children aged 5-9, that is tied to the Australian curriculum. It's a free, safe holiday activity shown to minimise holiday learning loss. Join our heroes on their adventure around Australia as they solve mathematics and science challenges together in their hunt for the scattered parts of Stempy s spaceship. Features: Free, fun app for primary school students Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) focus Eight types of games that are linked to a single story line quest Analytics dashboards for parents and teachers Curriculum linked lesson planning for teachers STEM Explorer is powered by a machine learning algorithm called Cognission Engine to optimise and deliver personalised content and feedback. Advantages: Single learning app for multiple subjects with hours of gameplay Personalised learning where questions are tailored to each child Rewards effort and persistence Aligned to individual Australian curriculum learning objectives Peer, team and family-based learning 8 new advanced game mechanics Benefits: Children remain engaged with their learning app for longer time periods Prevents holiday learning loss Proven to give students a headstart School ready in term 1 Prepares children for NAPLAN The science behind the app: Most games use a drill and kill approach to deliver blocks of questions aligned to a specific category, such as multiplication, but STEM Explorer mixes up the questions in an approach designed to boost learning. The technique is called interleaving and scientific studies have shown it can have long-lasting effects particularly for subjects like maths(1). Interleaving is just one component of the Cogniss platform and the technology is based on neuroplasticity: the brain's ability to adapt and change in response to new experiences. Other core features of the smart engine include its ability to know when to serve more challenging questions based on the user providing faster and more accurate answers. Tailoring the timing and types of questions to suit individual learners, and ensuring any feedback they get has a sound psychological basis all help to deepen understanding, foster engagement and maximise long-term knowledge retention. REFERENCES 1. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-interleaving-effect-mixing-it-up-boosts-learning/
Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.