A better way to build number sense and fluency
Daily Digits builds conceptual understanding and fluency through short, visual problem-solving experiences that take just five minutes a day, helping students develop confidence, intuition, and a love of math.
How Tile Farm Approaches Fluency & Number Sense
| Experience | Tile Farm | DreamBox | Zearn | i-Ready | Khan Academy | Reflex |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptive fluency practice | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Conceptually grounded number sense | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | △ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Game-based engagement | ✓ | △ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ELL-friendly, language-light design | ✓ | △ | △ | △ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Fluency meets project based learning | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Integrated, adaptive math talk and discourse | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Legend: ✓ = core focus △ = partial / limited ✕ = not a focus | ||||||
“As a fifth-grade teacher in a bilingual setting, I thoroughly enjoy using this app, which helps my students enhance their number sense and grasp of abstract math concepts.”
Norma Quiñonez, 5th Grade Teacher
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