Socrative
Cost: FREEiTunes URL:Google Play URL:*Click the image for the link
Compatibility:Requires iOS 6.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Or Android 4.0.3 and up
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Test Yourself!The Socrative app allows students to be engaged in class and it assesses their knowledge of the subject. Teachers can create different quizzes to help the students learn the material. The quizzes also help the teacher to see what the class needs to work on more.
As a student and a teacher, Socrative is very easy to use. You do not even need to download the app in order to use it. As a webpage, Socrative is just as easy to use. Nowadays, kids are always using technology, whether it is for school or just for fun. Students would rather partake in a Socrative quiz than do the exact same quiz, but printed out. They are more engaged with the technology aspect of the quiz than they are with the ordinary writing aspect. As for the teachers, Socrative is just as beneficial. The teachers have the option to download a report on how the class did for each of the questions, which allows the teacher to see the progress that has been made and what the students still need to work on. The quiz can either be student paced or teacher paced. If it is teacher paced, it is like a timed quiz, which helps the students to be more engaged. There could be multiple choice questions, true or false, and even written answers. Since there is a wide variety of quiz types and questions, Socrative is useful for any subject. There is also a feature called "Space Race," which allows students to work in teams and compete against other teams. This is one of the most engaging features that Socrative has to offer. Some students prefer to work with other students, which is why this feature is beneficial for those students. Although there are many features, Socrative is still basic. There are other apps, similar to Socrative, that have more fun and engaging features whereas Socrative only has the standard quiz and Space Race. However, it can still be engaging depending on the type of quiz that the teacher chooses to do. Overall, Socrative allows students to develop their understanding of a subject and improve their test taking skills. The way that Socrative helps the teacher, also benefits the students. If the majority of students get a certain problem wrong, the teacher can make sure to help them understand it better. So this is actually helping the students because they are getting help where they most need it. |