ExploreLearning is a Charlottesville, Virginia-based company which operates a large library of interactive online simulations for mathematics and science education in grades 3–12 called 'Gizmos'. ExploreLearning also makes Reflex, an online, game-based system for math fact memorization.[1] ExploreLearning is a business unit of Cambium Learning Group.[2]
"Gizmos" are a collection of online interactive simulations that are operated by ExploreLearning.[3] The simulations are centered on science education and mathematics.[4][5]
These simulations have been recognized with many[vague] educational awards.[6] The Gizmos earned finalist honors from the Software and Information Industry Association.[7] They have been the subject of numerous scholarly studies of educational technology.[8][9][10][11]
Reflex is an adaptive, game-based solution for assessing and developing math fact fluency in grade 2-8 students. Reflex has been recognized with many educational awards, including the "Best K-12 Instructional Solution" Codie award from the Software and Information Industry Association.[12]