POTION PORTIONS
Case Study

From Textbook to Touchscreen: How Potion Portions Transformed Fraction Learning

Project
Potion Portions
Platforms
Web
Technologies
Unity

Project Overview

Pearson, a leading educational publisher, partnered with Robot Sea Monster Games to develop Potion Portions, an interactive online game designed to teach fractions in an engaging and effective manner. The game aligns with existing textbook curricula, complies with NGSS and COPPA standards, and integrates seamlessly with Pearson’s administrative dashboards.

Key Features

  • Interactive Challenges : Nine levels of engaging gameplay that teach and test fraction concepts.
  • Real-time Progress Tracking : Seamless integration with Pearson’s administrative dashboard for teachers to monitor student performance.
  • Curriculum Alignment : Content carefully crafted to mirror textbook curricula and meet NGSS standards.
  • COPPA Compliance : Privacy measures implemented to ensure the safety and protection of student data.

Key Features

The Solution

  • Expert Collaboration : Worked with fraction education experts to ensure the game accurately reflected curriculum standards across nine challenge levels.
  • Robust System Design : Designed and implemented a system and API, allowing real-time tracking of student progress and seamless integration with administrative dashboards.
  • Meticulous Compliance : Ensured Potion Portions adhered to NGSS and COPPA standards for safe and effective use in educational settings.

The Results

  • Enhanced Learning : Potion Portions transformed fraction learning into an interactive and enjoyable experience, improving student engagement and comprehension.
  • Teacher Empowerment : The game’s integration with administrative dashboards provided teachers with valuable insights into student progress, enabling personalized instruction.
  • Curriculum Success : Potion Portions successfully replaced traditional textbook learning for fractions, offering a modern and effective approach to education.

The Challenge

  • Curriculum Accuracy : Translating textbook content into an interactive game while maintaining educational integrity.
  • Dashboard Integration : Developing a system for teachers to track student progress and integrate with Pearson’s existing dashboards.
  • Compliance : Ensuring Potion Portions met NGSS and COPPA requirements for classroom adoption.

Meet The Team

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James Schermehorn
President
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JOSH ROSE
CEO
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ERIC LINDSTROM
Creative Director
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RYAN ABRAMS
Solutions Architect
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GLORIA SANTOS
Director of Operations
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SerGEY Marukhnenko
Product Owner
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MATT ALEXANDER
Creative Designer
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Owen RAVELO
Technical Lead
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noel Pelayo
Operations
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MOHAMMED ALI KHAN
Architect Owner
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NATHANIEL HART
Architect Owner
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ANDREW KOZA
Developer
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STEPHEN UNDERWOOD
Developer
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Kailee Nekoba
Project Coordinator
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Kendall Carter
Project Manager
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Dan McAloon
Principal Solutions Architect
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Peter Hart
Back End Developer

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