What are Gizmos?
ExploreLearning Gizmos are award-winning virtual math and science simulations that bring research-proven instructional strategies to life. With more than 550 Gizmos and STEM Cases, students dig deeper into math and science topics through real-life problem-solving.
Each Gizmo comes with extensive resources (like pre-made, customizable lesson materials and professional development) to ensure planning and implementation are uncomplicated for Illinois teachers.
A perfect fit
Aligned to the Illinois Student Learning Standards for math and science. Common Core Standards, and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Gizmos help students prepare and succeed on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR).
Instead of skimming the surface, in-depth visualization and data analytics tools help Illinois students develop a conceptual understanding of topics as they capture and compare experiment results, make predictions, and share findings with others.
5th Grade Question: Illinois Science Assessment Sample Question
5th Grade Question: Illinois Science Assessment Sample Question
8th Grade Question: Illinois Science Assessment Sample Question
8th Grade Question: Illinois Science Assessment Sample Question
Grade 11 Question: Illinois Science Assessment Sample Question
Grade 11 Question: Illinois Science Assessment Sample Question
Gizmos associated with higher performance on NGSS-aligned state science assessments
Data from more than 22,000 students at over 115 schools found that higher Gizmos usage led to a higher likelihood of meeting or exceeding proficiency on two different state science achievement tests.
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Gizmos have earned every major edtech award!
