Introduction
K–5 math practice works best when it’s targeted, encouraging, and easy to manage. Building Students’ Math Skills with iKnowit, led by Rachel Lindsay and offered through SchoolDay Academy (powered by Coursera), is a true guided project—you learn in a split-screen, do-along format where the instructor demonstrates each step while you complete it in your own workspace.
In about 90 minutes, you’ll set up your iKnowit account, create your class, assign leveled practice, and use reports to see what students know and where to intervene—all without extra prep or guesswork. (A free iKnowit account is required.)
Why This Course Matters
For busy elementary teachers, the challenge isn’t finding math problems—it’s delivering the right problems to each student and getting usable data back. iKnowit pairs friendly, game-style practice with teacher controls and clear reports, so you can differentiate quickly and keep students motivated.
In this beginner-friendly guided project, you’ll learn how to:
- Create your class, add students, and get everyone logged in fast.
- Assign targeted activities that match students’ levels and your unit goals.
- Use student and class reports to group, reteach, and celebrate progress.
- Preview the student experience so you can coach engagement and perseverance.
You’ll leave with a classroom-ready setup and a repeatable routine that saves time and strengthens daily math.
What You’ll Learn (Guided, Step by Step)
This project uses a hands-on, side-by-side format so you finish with everything ready to use tomorrow.
Step 1 – Explore Key Features of iKnowit
Navigate the teacher dashboard, activity library, and core controls.
Step 2 – Create a Class & Add Students
Roster quickly and confirm access so students can start practicing.
Step 3 – Create Assignments
Choose standards-aligned activities and set parameters (dates, attempts, scoring).
Step 4 – Use iKnowit as a Student
Experience practice, hints, and feedback from the learner’s point of view.
Step 5 – Track Student Progress
Read reports, identify skill gaps, and plan small groups with confidence.
Course Details
Time to Complete: ~1.5 hours (self-paced, hands-on)
Format: Guided Project (split-screen, do-along; desktop only; no downloads/installs)
Certificate: Shareable upon completion
Real-World Impact for Educators
Use this guided project to:
- Differentiate efficiently with leveled assignments and instant feedback.
- Build a data routine you can use for small groups and interventions.
- Motivate students with encouraging practice that aligns to curriculum goals.
- Save time—set up once, then reuse assignments and reporting workflows all year.
You’ll finish with a ready-to-run iKnowit class, a bank of assignments, and reporting habits that make daily math smoother and more effective.
Why SchoolDay Academy Recommends This Course
At SchoolDay Academy, we prioritize PD that is practical, fast, and classroom-ready. Building Students’ Math Skills with iKnowit delivers:
- A true guided project—learn by doing in real time.
- Immediate student engagement plus actionable teacher data.
- Beginner-friendly setup—no prior experience required.
- Included in the SchoolDay Academy annual subscription—$149 per user, with unlimited access to hundreds of curated K–12 and higher-ed courses and certificates.
- District and university bulk pricing as low as $100 per user for scalable PD.
Conclusion
If you want K–5 math practice that’s motivating for students and manageable for you, this guided project is the fastest path. Set up iKnowit, assign purposeful practice, and use reports to teach smarter tomorrow.
Start learning “Building Students’ Math Skills with iKnowit” today on SchoolDay Academy (powered by Coursera) and bring differentiated, data-driven math to your classroom.