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| Type of business | Private |
|---|---|
| Type of site | Education Technology |
| Available in | English, Spanish |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California |
| Created by | Snehal Patel |
| URL | sokikom |
| Registration | Required |
| Current status | Active |
Sokikom (so-kee-kom) is a digital elementary education program that aims to teach math through cooperative games, founded in San Jose, California, in 2008 by Snehal Patel.
Math learning games
Sokikom's online math games are rooted in the nationally recognized standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum Focal Points for Grades PreK-8 and align with the Common Core Standards for grades k-5. Sokikom is designed as an adaptive learning experience.
Awards and reviews
Sokikom received a 2011 BESSIE Award from ComputED Gazette, recognizing Sokikom's multiplayer math games in the category Best for Early Elementary Students. It was further recognized in the category Best Gaming & Adaptive Learning Company at the 2011 Education Innovation Summit at SkySong, the Arizona State University Scottsdale Innovation Center, and in 2011, received a Success Award from the Arizona Small Business Development Center Network (AZSBDC) for its contribution to the Arizona economy. The Association of Educational Publishers presented Sokikom with a Distinguished Achievement Award in the category of Mathematics Curriculum.
Funding
The company was initially funded by grants from the Institute of Education Sciences, the main research arm of the United States Department of Education.
References
- Rivero, Victor (18 June 2011). "EdTechDigest". Interview: Snehal Patel wants you to play Sokikom. EdTech Digest. Retrieved 1 July 2011.
- "NCTM Curriculum Focal Points for Grades PreK-8".
- "Video: Getting Students Started in Sokikom Learning Games". YouTube.
- "17th BESSIE Awards". ComputED Gazette.
- "Best In Class". Education Innovation Network Blog.
- "Success Stories". AZSBDC Success Awards.
- "AEP DAA Awards". AEP DAA Math Curriculum. Association of Educational Publishers. Retrieved 1 July 2011.
- "MEC Newsletter". ASU.