Penda’s online science activities leverage gamification to drive student engagement and achievement by incorporating reward system and motivational strategies backend by evidence-based educational practices. From the way content is delivered and questions are structure to how students interact with the platform, every element is designed to encourage participation and sustained focus learning. While as little as 30 minutes per week on Penda can lead to measurable improvements in science achievements, the platform's gamified approach motivates students to stay engaged — and learning — for much longer.
Transformative Learning with Penda: Engage, Explore, Excel
Explore complex material through activities and assessments designed for NGSS, Florida (SASS), Texas (TEKS) standards or Pennsylvania (STEELS).
Utilize videos, PhET simulations, or large datasets to deepen understanding.
Activities begin with vocabulary definitions and progress through a variety of instructional style screens: "remember it," "learn it," "communicate it“.
Students encounter various question styles (fill-in-the-blank, drag-and-drop, multiple choice, multi-select) to prepare for state tests.
Activities are phenomena-based and three-dimensional to provide rigorous instruction.
Penda puts students in control of their own learning by providing immediate feedback and encouragement. Students can
immediately review which questions they answered correctly and which they missed and repeat activities until they achieve
mastery.
A list of activities completed is available that shows students their score, how many times they’ve done the
activity, and what their mastery level is so they know where they need continued practice.
Every activity has 2 reading levels to choose from at reading level or below reading level
Integrated PhET interactive simulations provide students with opportunities to explore, question, test hypotheses, and see science in action in order to deepen their scientific knowledge.
Students earn points as they complete and master activities and can track it all on their dashboard as they build their skills and knowledge
Photos, videos, charts, graphs, and other multi-media help bring concepts to life for students and keep them engaged as they progress through activities.
