![]() ![]() The game is designed for students in grades 1-8 to play during school hours and at home. In this online role-playing game, children create customized wizard characters to earn stars and prizes by winning math "battles," finding treasure, and completing various non-math challenges throughout the game. They can also shop with Prodigy currency, practice dance moves, chat with other players, and rescue cute pets. However, Prodigy is not designed to make learning exciting or engaging for kids. Instead, it is intended to generate revenue. Although Prodigy claims its services are "free forever" for schools, the reality is different. When children play a free version in class, they are encouraged to play a different free version at home. The home version, while technically "free," is filled with advertisements and uses aggressive tactics to pressure children into asking their parents for premium memberships, which can cost up to $120 per child per year plus tax. ![]() In addition, as of September 2021, Prodigy introduced an "Ultimate" membership priced at over $180 per year, further segmenting its membership options.
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