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Website type | Online educational platform, blended learning |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Services | Online education |
| Website | home |
| Registration | Required |
XtraMath (sometimes referred to as ExtraMath, Xtra Math, or Extra Math) is a non-profit Seattle-rooted educational technology platform that was founded in 2007. It provides and teaches mathematics[1] to students from grades K–12.[2]
History
[edit]Xtramath was created in 2007 by a former Microsoft employee named David Jeschke, who recognized that kids were still counting using fingers.[3] It turned into a non-profit in 2009.
Features
[edit]In XtraMath, educators can create profiles for each students and select any of the skills of addition, substraction, multiplication, and division that they should practice.[4] They can track student progress.[5] If students solve simple math problems, they get points, if they solve harder math problems, they get more points.[6]
Criticism
[edit]The focus on speed in XtraMath could trigger stress and anxiety from students,[7] especially with ADHD.[1] Because of this, children and teachers have left negative reviews about the website.[8][9][10]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Sisson, Esmeralda (2026-02-08). "Should Schools Ditch XtraMath?". The Rostrum Online Newspaper of West Haven High School. Retrieved 2026-10-04.
- ↑ Hickman, Clark J.; Sherman, Helene J. (2019-09-19). Learning Mathematics Successfully: Raising Self-Efficacy in Students, Teachers, and Parents. Emerald Group Publishing. ISBN 978-1-80660-632-0.
- ↑ "About-Xtramath". Xtramath.com. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ↑ Codding, Robin S.; Volpe, Robert J.; Poncy, Brian C. (2017-02-09). Effective Math Interventions: A Guide to Improving Whole-Number Knowledge. Guilford Publications. ISBN 978-1-4625-2828-8.
- ↑ Morrison, Valerie; Novak, Stephanie; Vanderwerff, Tim (2019-08-26). Infusing Technology in the K-5 Classroom: A Guide to Meeting Today’s Academic Standards. ASCD. ISBN 978-1-56484-743-0.
- ↑ Reich, Justin (2020-09-15). Failure to Disrupt: Why Technology Alone Can’t Transform Education. Harvard University Press. ISBN 978-0-674-24966-0.
- ↑ "XtraMath Review: Learning Approach, Cost & Fit | The Learning Standard". thelearningstandard.org. 2026-09-06. Retrieved 2026-10-04.
- ↑ "xtramath.org Reviews | Read Customer Service Reviews of xtramath.org". Trustpilot. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
- ↑ "XtraMath - Parents' Guide & Website Review | Common Sense Media". www.commonsensemedia.org. Retrieved 2026-10-03.
- ↑ "Xtra math question". The Well-Trained Mind Community. 2014-03-20. Retrieved 2026-10-04.
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