MobyMax

Every now and then, I’m pulled into a conference room and given the lowdown on a new program to implement with my students.  Sometimes the programs are useful; sometimes they are pretty bad. 

Recently, another one of those said programs came to me.  This time it came to me via an email.  The name of the program was MobyMax. 

MobyMax is an online program/resource for K-8 students and teachers.  It covers Math, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, and State Test Prep and is aligned to the Common Core Standards.  The program is designed to review skills, assess, and progress monitor.

Here’s what your screen will look like upon logging in:

The “Subjects” section is what students will be able to work on.  Each section has a list of grades, and each grade covers the Common Core Standards.

When students first begin, you can have them complete a Placement Test.  It will give you an idea of which areas they need extra instruction in.  MobyMax will tailor each students’ learning to their individual needs.  Teachers with Pro accounts can choose specific lessons for students and set goals for them as well. 

Students love working with technology, and Moby Max is the perfect tool to help students.  MobyMax also offers incentives for students.  They can collect badges, earn game time, enter contests, and more.  I especially love the game time feature!  It really keeps kids motivated!

Where do I begin?  I absolutely love the tools MobyMax offers teachers!  Teaching in a state that uses Common Core, I love that MobyMax is correlated to these standards.  The program offers quick placement tests and gives me the information I need to differentiate learning.  I can’t begin to explain how valuable this is as a teacher.

Another favorite component is the “Worksheets” section.  This section allows teachers to pull worksheets that address specific Common Core Standards, and the worksheets are GOOD! 

I’m completely sold on MobyMax!  It’s easy to use and is a wonderful classroom resource.  Correlation to the Common Core Standards is a HUGE plus!  Soon, I will begin tutoring Third Grade students afterschool to help prepare them for the upcoming state test.  I am planning to incorporate MobyMax into my instruction.  Since I do not teach Third, MobyMax will give me a quick idea of where students need extra instruction as well as monitor their progress.  After assessing students, I plan to incorporate the worksheets into instruction.  As test prep nears, I’ll make sure to post more in-depth posts on how I incorporate this program into Third Grade interventions.

Nothing!  Any teacher can register her students for free.  A pro account (for one teacher) is also available for $99 a year.  It includes progress monitoring, placement tests, classroom tools, and student motivation features.  A school license is $599 per year. 

MobyMax also offers a tablet for $69.

 Check MobyMax out here!