Expert Reviews

In-depth reviews of edtech tools by Common Sense reviewers.

731 results

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PerplexityAI

Robust gen AI-powered research tool aggregates info, provides sources

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

6–12

Price

Free, Paid

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Diffit

Promising tool molds AI-generated content into many formats

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

2–12

Price

Free to try, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Noggin Preschool Learning App

Clips, activities are kid-friendly but aren't designed for classrooms

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

Pre-K–1

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

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Khan Academy

Flexible learning environment offers goal-oriented personalized pathways

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

2–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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Quizplus

Millions of questions and answers; most content behind paywall

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

9–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

iPhone, Android, iPod Touch, iPad, Web

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Curipod

AI-generated slides and interactive content can be fun; requires oversight

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Math Playground

Math games and activities hiding behind pop-ups and ads

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 3 reviews
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

1–6

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Equatio

Equation editor makes digital math accessible

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

K–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Chrome, Web, Mac, Windows

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Desmos

Powerful graphing calculator deepens understanding with visualization

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web, iPhone, iPad, Android

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BrainPOP

Clever animated hosts Tim and Moby masterfully tackle complex topics

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

3–8

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

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Pencil Code

A useful intro to block-based coding for motivated learners

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

2–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Legends of Learning

Extensive game library tests kids' recall of math and science

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

3–8

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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DreamBox Learning Math

Individualized, game-based math adapts to kids' needs

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

K–8

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web, iPad

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Preschool Data Toolbox

Flexible graphing tool for preschoolers to analyze real-world data

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

Pre-K–1

Price

Free

Platforms

iPad

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IXL

Immediate feedback and breadth a huge plus, despite emphasis on drills

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web, Android, iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad