ExporeLearning is excited to announce a new feature: Frax Competitions!
Introducing Frax Competitions: A new way to learn fractions
Adaptive and game-based, Frax uses the latest research to help students develop a conceptual understanding of fractions through adaptive and engaging learning. Frax is a zero-entry program that allows all students to improve their fractions knowledge and build confidence as they complete carefully scaffolded fraction games.
What are Frax Competitions?
Frax Competitions allow teachers to host competitions among different classrooms in the same school building. Now, students in one classroom can face off against other classes in a school for amped-up fractions engagement, fun rivalry, and increased motivation!
Why Frax Competitions?
Student engagement is a must for any concept to stick. Frax Competitions allow students to compete in a game-filled environment while building confidence and understanding of foundational fractions concepts. Get ready to watch your students level up their fraction mastery while boosting school collaboration!
“My homeroom pulled ahead in the competition, and they were very excited. It caused the other homeroom to rally together. They were all so engaged in the platform, they were begging me to keep working and not sign out to go home.”
–Grade 3 Frax teacher
And with new features just for administrators, it’s never been easier to facilitate and monitor competitions between multiple classes. The administrator dashboard is a helpful tool to celebrate fractions success on your campus, from shoutouts on the morning announcements to bulletin boards, newsletter spotlights, class party incentives, and more.
How to set up Frax Competitions in your classroom
Accessing Frax Competitions is easy! Once a competition is active, students do not need to take any additional action when using Frax. Their individual Frax data will contribute to the overall Team performance. The class with the greatest average number of completed Frax missions wins!
Are you ready for the challenge? Teachers with a full Frax subscription can access Frax Competitions. Please contact us to learn more about bringing Frax Competitions to your students.
Key benefits of Frax Competitions for student learning
Completing Frax missions is the goal during Frax Competitions, which means students are learning fractions while having fun with classroom competition games.
Building fractions understanding and skills through play
Teaching fractions is interactive and engaging with Frax. Learning doesn’t feel like “work” as students complete fraction math games and progress through the Frax Sectors. Students learn in a space-themed environment packed with games, music, custom avatars, personalized space cabins, and more.
Encouraging collaboration and friendly competition
Frax Competitions can help motivate all students to encourage camaraderie and healthy competition! Motivate your students with bulletin boards and other decorations to celebrate progress and completed Frax missions. If multiple classrooms are competing against each other, share status updates and celebrate wins on the daily announcements, during lunch, or at a school assembly.
Supporting all learners with engaging fraction games
Using Frax, students work with length models and number lines to develop a strong conceptual understanding of fractions. Frax provides students with individualized instruction tailored to their levels of understanding to help all students achieve success and grade-level proficiency.
Frax supports all learners, including at-risk students and students who receive tiered interventions through RTI or MTSS.
Tips for a successful Frax Competition
Frax Competitions can enhance and improve fractions instruction before and during a fractions unit.
Best practices for hosting classroom competitions
Dedicate time for Frax during your math block or math center time to ensure students have ample time to complete a Frax mission. Use Frax’s reporting features to monitor student progress as they complete Frax games. And don’t forget about Frax offline activities to extend learning with in-person discussions.
Now available: Frax Competitions are here!
Ready, set, compete! Frax Competitions are now available. Frax Competitions are now available for teachers with a full Frax subscription. Contact our team to learn more about accessing Frax Competitions! We can review pilot opportunities and purchasing details to bring the competitive fractions edge to your campus.