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20 random iPad Maths Apps that help cover all areas of curriculum

20 random iPad Maths Apps that help cover all areas of curriculum
Around this time last year, I wrote a post about the lack of engaging Maths apps on the iPad that went beyond “skill and drill” number activities. Since then, developers have introduced a greater range of apps across all areas of the Maths curriculum that can be used to enhance the Maths teaching and learning in your classroom. Here’s a selection of 20 apps that cover Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability ( these are the Content strands (CS) Australia’s Mathematics curriculum has been categorized under ). They also cover the proficiency strands (PS) of Understanding, Fluency, Problem Solving and Reasoning. Undecided (free at time of writing) CS -Statistics and Probability PS – Reasoning Decide Now! Does what Undecided doesn’t with spinner. DragonBox+ ($6.49 – expensive for multiple copies) CS – Number and Algebra PS – Understanding, Problem Solving, Reasoning Dartfish EasyTag (free) Pattern Blocks ($0.99) Room Planner (free) Foldify ($2.99)

KS2 Fractions Teaching Resources and Printables Look for this logo indicating resources that are specifically aimed at Key Stage Two. Fractions Teaching Resources Fractions mats (Ref: SB3392) Two printable fraction desktop mats showing fractions pictorially. Equivalent decimals/fractions/percentages on footballs (Ref: SB6741) A set of printable footballs featuring common decimals expressed as fractions and percentages. Equivalent fractions bingo (Ref: SB6742) A set of printable bingo boards and cards for matching equivalent fractions. Equivalent fractions posters (Ref: SB6743) A set of simple posters showing some basic equivalent fractions. Fractions loop cards (1/2s, 1/3s, 1/4s, 1/5s, 1/10s) (Ref: SB6744) A set of loop cards with pictorial representations of fractions and their notation. Year 6 fractions, decimals and percentages loop cards (Ref: SB6747) A set of loop cards with questions and answers related to converting fractions, decimals and percentages.

MathBoard Teaching Vocabulary and Language Skills This year I have had the wonderful opportunity of working with teachers and students in integrating technology into the curriculum. It has been such an awesome experience and I have learned so much in the process. One thing that I have learned is how hard it is for some teachers to transfer what they already know about their teaching practices to developing lessons that integrate technology. One reason for this is not knowing what technology is available.

Print Free Math Worksheets for Home and School Use. Welcome to tlsbooks.com, where you'll find a variety of free printable math worksheets for home and school use. We offer hundreds of ready to print math worksheets related to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and related areas of mathematics. Parents use our printable worksheets to reinforce basic math concepts, keep skills sharp, and improve speed and accuracy on basic math drills. In order to view and print most of our free math worksheets, you will need to have Adobe Reader version 6 or later. You may print our worksheets for your own personal, non-commercial use only. Printing tip: If a worksheet does not appear correctly, reload or refresh the .pdf file. Uses for number charts include: counting exercises teaching number patterns and relationships teaching and practicing operations Number Charts Addition Number Charts Multiplication Number Charts Place Value Charts/Handouts Graphing Worksheets Table Worksheets Math Who Am I? Counting and Numbers from 1-10 Money

iMathematics! Search results for primary Lots of people have been asking about using the iPad as a way of teaching young students to write. I personally would not advocate this as the primary way of teaching youngsters the intricacies of handwriting and letter recognition but as fun supplementary activity it might provide some motivation. Here are a couple of fun apps that reinforce some of the basic writing skills taught by parents and teachers. School Writing: $4.99 AU School Writing allows the teacher to prepare lessons using written instructions, unique images and audio instructions, to which the student can respond using written and audio recordings. iWriteWords: $2.99 AU iWriteWords teaches your child handwriting while playing a fun and entertaining game. Alphabet Board: $1.99 AU A fun way to learn to write! rED Writing - Learn to Write: $1.99 AU Co-designed by an Australian teacher for children aged 3-7 years old, rED Writing contains 8 education approved handwriting fonts used throughout Australian schools. Letter sounds.

Template Library Template Library Template Library Categories Number & Operations Templates Hundred Board Template for students to use for skip-counting exercises, problem solving and addition or subtraction number stories. Facts Practice & Number Stories Domino Facts Template for students to use with counters or to create number stories using dry-erase markers. Place Value Templates Tens-Ones Mat Template for students to use with base-ten or groupable materials. Multiplication Templates Fraction, Decimal & Percent Templates Fraction Circles Template: circle area model so that students can draw fractions. Geometry & Measurement Templates Geoboard Template Quilt Square Challenge Templates for 4-square and 9-square quilts. Discrete Math Templates Pascal's Pumpkins encourages students to look for patterns in Pascal's Triangle. Logic & Problem Solving Templates

Brain Games & Brain Training iPad as the Teacher's Pet Update: iPad as the Teacher's Pet was updated to Version 2.0 Click to see the new version! Hey, teacher! Got an iPad? Then you've got a toolbox that you can fill to help you be an even better teacher! Spend some time with this infographic to discover how your iPad can be your handy assistant. It's filled with apps and services that you'll wonder how you ever lived without. It's all about verbs, that is, the things teachers can do with an iPad. So take a peek to see how iPad can help you capture learning artifacts, plan lessons, poll students, visualize concepts, share demonstrations, and much more.

Channel 4 learning - online education resources and activities for schools 15 iPad Skills Every Teacher and Student should Have Check the learning goals below and share with us your feedback. Enjoy 1- My students should be able to create presentations . Here are the apps to help you achieve this goal : Sliderocket Idea Flight3- Slideshark5- SlideGrabber6- Prezi Viewer4- Xavier Presentation 2- My students should be able to create digital stories. 1-StoryKit2- Talking Tom & Ben News3- I Tell a Story4- Scholastic Storia5- Talking Tom Cat6- Toontastic7- Our Story8- Bunsella Bedtimes Story 3- My students should be able to create eBooks . 1- Book Creator for iPad2- eBook Magic3- Demibooks Composer4- Story Patch5- Creative Book Builder 4- My students should be able to print their docs right from their iPad. 1- Epson iPrint2- Print Magic3- ACT Printer4- Doc Printer5- Air Sharing 5- My students should be able to create videos . 1- Animoto Video2- Videolicious3- Vidify app4- ReelDirector5- Magisto6- Super 87- Vintagio8- iMovie 6- I want to Improve my students reading skills. 11- My students should be able to screen share .

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