Rosie V.
RV
Rosie V.
Teacher
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Student Centered Activity"
3.5/5
What do you like best about ThinkUp!?

I LOVE LOVE LOVE how easy think up is to use in my classroom. I use one note to share notes, and having a PDF copy of all the pages is super helpful. I also like the interactive tutorials. These have helped my student grasped math concepts and apply them to the real world. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ThinkUp!?

Think up is a little too wordy for my emerging bilinguals. Living in a border town, I have a group of students who do not know English or have little to no support at home from an English-speaking individual. I would like to see different levels of word problems or an option to translate some of the lessons so my students can receive the instruction at their own level. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Annalise Hartley of ThinkUp!

Thank you for your review, Rosie. We're so excited to hear that ThinkUp! has been an easy resource for your classroom! Not sure if your bilinguals are Spanish speakers/elementary level, but we do offer ThinkUp! in Spanish for TEKS and CCSS 1st-5th grade.

Your feedback is very important to us as we are always looking for ways to improve user experience. If you have any additional feedback or questions, please feel free to email me at annalise@mentoringminds.com. We would love to hear from you! 😊

Stacy K.
SK
Stacy K.
Principal
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"My Teacher's Most Requested Purchase Every Year!"
5/5
What do you like best about ThinkUp!?

We love the variety of ways we can use this resource. The vast majority of the material is at or beyond the state expectations for the Master's level. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ThinkUp!?

It is an expensive, consumable purchase. We do use the online component. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Annalise Hartley of ThinkUp!

Thank you for your review Stacy! We're so glad to hear that ThinkUp! has been a versatile resource for you. Your feedback is very important to us as we are always looking for ways to improve user experience. If you have any additional feedback, please feel free to email me at ahartley@cainc.com.

Megan D.
MD
Megan D.
3
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Think Up 3rd Grade Math"
4/5
What do you like best about ThinkUp!?

I love the rigor that is provided! The questions require the students to dig deeper and apply their knowledge rather than just computing. The critical thinking involved is so valuable! I love the rich math conversations that I hear taking place while my students are working together in Think Up.

I love using the activities in this book while working in small groups with my students. It provides me the opportunity to see learning and growth taking place, as well as areas that students may be struggling in. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ThinkUp!?

Some of the questions are not questions that my students can complete independently. At times there can be A LOT of scaffolding involved. This is great for challenging my high students!

Also, I wouldn't say I like that the tests are in the book. This prevents me from being able to send the book home. Often times, parents will see the test in the book and complete it with their child, and therefore I cannot take it as an accurate grade. I would love it if there were a pack of assessments sent separately. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Annalise Hartley of ThinkUp!

Thank you for your review, Megan! We're super excited to hear that your students are having rich conversations about their learning and that they're enjoying the activities. 🤩

Your feedback is very important to us as we are always looking for ways to improve user experience. If you have any additional feedback you would like to share, please feel free to email me at annalise@mentoringminds.com. We would love to hear from you!

Shannon C.
SC
Shannon C.
Instructional Specialist
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great Program"
5/5
What do you like best about ThinkUp!?

I love that this program is versatile!!! I love the online component, it is helpful! I use the reports to guide instruction. I feel like it is parallel with STAAR! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ThinkUp!?

Can't think of anything at this time! It's a great product. I haven't had any issues with the program. It is a wonder program. No improvements needed at this time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Annalise Hartley of ThinkUp!

Thank you for your review, Shannon! We're so glad to hear that ThinkUp! ELAR has been a useful tool for your students. Your feedback is very important to us as we are always looking for ways to improve user experience. If you have any additional feedback, please feel free to email me at annalise@mentoringminds.com. 😊

Linda M.
LM
Linda M.
Elementary Science Curriculum Coordinator
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"I like the rigor of the questions. We still just use the questions and not the teaching portions."
4/5
What do you like best about ThinkUp!?

I like the rigor of the questions. We use these questions for weekly tests and review. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ThinkUp!?

The use if iReady has not been easy for my teachers. It has hindered the use of the program. I am specifically speaking to science. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Annalise Hartley of ThinkUp!

Thank you for your review Linda! We're so pleased to hear that ThinkUp! Science is providing rigor for your students. Your feedback is very important to us as we are working to continue improving the new digital experience alongside i-Ready. If you have any additional feedback, please feel free to email me at annalise@mentoringminds.com. 😊

Katherine P.
KP
Katherine P.
Instructional Technologist
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Think Up! Review"
3.5/5
What do you like best about ThinkUp!?

I really like the online workbooks for teachers. It's easy for teachers to use over paper because they can search for their TEKS versus flipping through a book to try and find standards. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ThinkUp!?

I don't like that our school wasn't able to get the online work for students with our current purchase. We hope to get that aspect of the Think Up! program when we purchase again. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Annalise Hartley of ThinkUp!

Thank you for your review Katherine! We're glad ThinkUp! has been a great online resource for your teachers. 😊 Your feedback is very important to us as we are always looking for ways to improve user experience. If you have any additional feedback, please feel free to email me at annalise@mentoringminds.com.

MELISSA G.
MG
MELISSA G.
3rd Grade Teacher
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Rigorous, challenging, expanding!"
5/5
What do you like best about ThinkUp!?

I love using Think Up during small groups to really dissect those rigorous questions! These questions help our students prepare for STAAR assessments and track their skill progression. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ThinkUp!?

It is very challenging for my students that are Tier 3 or low Tier 2. They struggle when the questions are not straightforward and challenge them to think deeper, which at times is frustrating to them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Annalise Hartley of ThinkUp!

Thank you for your review, Melissa! We're so glad to hear that ThinkUp! is helping your students think deeper. Your feedback is very important to us as we are always looking for ways to improve user experience. If you have any additional feedback, please feel free to email me at annalise@mentoringminds.com. 😊

Lorraine D.
LD
Lorraine D.
Associate Superintendent
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Think Up has been an invaluable tool for addressing HB 4545 requirements."
5/5
What do you like best about ThinkUp!?

The alignment to the STAAR blue print. The book is simple to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ThinkUp!?

The assessment component is pricey. Professional learning is also expensive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Annalise Hartley of ThinkUp!

Thank you for you review, Lorraine! We're so glad to hear ThinkUp! has been a helpful resource for addressing HB4545 and preparing for STAAR. We value your feedback, so if you have any additional comments, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at annalise@mentoringminds.com. 😊

Verified User in Education Management
AE
Verified User in Education Management
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great materials for all grade levels!"
5/5
What do you like best about ThinkUp!?

I appreciate the fact that materials are available for all grade levels. The readings are relevant and current. The math skills are clear and concise. Depth and standard rigor is addressed as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ThinkUp!?

I did find that some questions on the reading passages could be more precise in how they address the depth and rigor of the TEKS, however overall, it is a solid program Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Annalise Hartley of ThinkUp!

Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear ThinkUp! has been a useful tool for you and your students! Your feedback is important, so please feel free to email me at annalise@mentoringminds.com with any additional comments. 😊

Alicia C.
AC
Alicia C.
Math Instructional Coach Grades 3rd-5th grade
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Like the set up of the Think Up Books. Instruction with concept exploration and development."
5/5
What do you like best about ThinkUp!?

The concept practice, especially the motivation station. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ThinkUp!?

No downside of set up. Teachers should be able to be safe to adjust questions or use them in a game setting without feeling worried about copyright. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Annalise Hartley of ThinkUp!

Thank you for your review Alicia! We're so glad to hear your students are building stamina with the concept application. Your feedback is very important to us as we are always looking for ways to improve user experience. If you have any additional feedback, please feel free to email me at ahartley@cainc.com.