Evidence suggests that integrating gamification into education can lead to increased student engagement, motivation, and improved learning outcomes across diverse learning environments. K12 Skills Arcade motivates kids in grades pre-K through 8 to master critical skills through fun, rewards-based learning.
K12 Skills Arcade
Spark district success with game-based learning
Motivate students to hit district benchmarks with K12 Skills Arcade, an award-winning game-based learning for K-12 platform that makes mastering fundamental skills fun and effective.

Why Game-Based Learning for K-12 Works
Your Lessons, On Their Terms
How Game-Based Learning for K-12 Works with K12 Skills Arcade
K12 Skills Arcade’s adaptive technology automatically personalizes practice sessions to each student’s needs. As students complete lessons and answer practice problems correctly, they earn coins they can exchange for exciting rewards—like “brain break” games or items from the student shop. Teachers can fill the student shop with customized rewards like lunch with the teacher, homework passes, or collective prizes.
Skills Practice
K12 Skills Arcade helps students sharpen their skills with standards-aligned practice problems, instructional videos, and opportunities to access more resources at any time by clicking the “Help Me” button.
Teacher Dashboard
A user-friendly dashboard allows teachers to monitor student progress, identify skills gaps, and virtually assign lessons based on students’ individual needs.
Offline Resources
The platform can generate helpful offline resources tailored to student performance, ensuring everyone gets further support in the areas they need it most.
Student Success By The Numbers
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A Win for Students, Teachers, and District Leaders
With K12’s Skills Arcade, students learn how and when they want, teachers get real-time insights and the ability to personalize instruction, and district leaders rest easier knowing learners are meeting critical state and national standards.
Adaptive & Loss Preventive Tools
Know What Students Need—And Deliver It Fast
Learning Hub helps teachers quickly identify and address learning gaps before test day. With real-time data and adaptive practice, teachers can target support to each student’s unique needs—whether they need a challenge or extra help.
Benchmark Smarter, Teach Better
Drive Class-wide Growth with Targeted Insights
Boost readiness with in-platform benchmark assessments and real-time data. Teachers get a clear view of class performance and can assign targeted practice to meet individual and group needs.
Student Appeal and Longevity
Engaging, Anytime Learning That Builds Confidence
Boost readiness with in-platform benchmark assessments and real-time data. Teachers get a clear view of class performance and can assign targeted practice to meet individual and group needs.
Student Options & Upgrades
Support Every Student, Every Step of the Way
From in-platform benchmark assessments to Spanish translation and adaptive practice, K12 Skills Arcade helps all students feel seen, supported, and ready for test day. Brain breaks and engaging activities prevent burnout and keep learning fun and effective.