6 Apps That Teach Math Concepts For young learners, there are a plethora of apps out there to help learn how to count, and for older learners, often times a graphing calculator or scientific calculator app will do the trick. But what about all of those students in between? You know, the ones who already know how to count, but have to learn a multitude of math concepts that most of their parents have long forgotten? We’re taking a look at 6 apps that are easy to use and teach more than just counting. Geometry Pattern Blocks This app allows you to create virtual geometrical shapes using a grid. Fractions Fractions by Tap to Learn This app uses everyday items (like a pizza or an apple) to demonstrate and quiz users on fractions. Order of Operations Name That Number Name That Number is a game based learning tool where players use five number tiles to build number sentences that equal a target number. Estimation iEstimation Graphing, Mean/Median/Mode Graphs by Tap to Learn Multiplication Ghostblasters
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.
What’s Cooking in your iClassroom? While educators know that math is all around us, sometimes students have a difficult time grasping its impact on our every day activities. Though the apps listed below may not inherently scream proportions, rate, sequences, and percentages, they very easily lend themselves to providing creative and engaging connections to real world problem-solving activities. Some of the apps can be used as hooks and others to provide data for further problem-solving or to spark discussion. Real-World Math meets Edutainment curated with XNote app Farmers Market: This tool provides users with 4 different vendors and 4 different customers. Carnazzo's Multiplication Stories utilizing My PlayHome and iPen
7 Strategies for iPads and iPods in the (Math) Classroom Mobile Learning | Viewpoint 7 Strategies for iPads and iPods in the (Math) Classroom By Tim Pelton and Leslee Francis Pelton 07/11/12 Touch devices--such as iPods and iPads--represent a fundamental change in computing. We want to share a series of thoughts and strategies supporting the adoption of iOS (iPod, iPhone, iPad) and other touch devices in the classroom and then focus on the selection and use of apps to support learning. 1. We anticipate that the utility and practicality of touch devices and the associated resources will become apparent relatively quickly, and that mechanisms will be introduced to supply all students with their own personal devices to use and manage (BYOSD). Still, it really doesn't matter where in the adoption process your school is. 2. Here are some tips on what to look for as you filter apps: 3. For BYOSD, use a blog or newsletter to list the apps you would like the students and their parents to install on their devices.
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
Maths Through Stories It seems obvious to plan primary English work around stories and texts. Whether we use short stories, picture books, animated films, novels, oral tales or any other form of story to engage children and give them a focus for their writing, the results speak for themselves. We can use the Talk for Writing model of imitate; innovate; invent and children are guided through the writing process, supported by the wonderful world of stories. We know that stories engage and capture children’s imaginations Why then, do we not think in the same way for maths? There are some great examples of books written specifically for maths teaching. Even the most reluctant of mathematicians cannot fail to be hooked into discussions about place value, multiplying and dividing by How Many Jellybeans? However, there are also the less obvious books: books not written to address mathematical concepts but which engage children and start them off on mathematical adventures. Been inspired by this article?
So you want to support Maths learning with an iPad? iPad apps Published on April 10th, 2012 | by Mark Anderson When thinking about using an iPad to support learning, it is important to remember that the iPad supports learning. It is much better to get a workflow with multiple apps to support the learning. Here are just some of the apps available from the App store related to Mathematics: The best way of working with these apps though is not in isolation. For example: Demonstration If you’re running a flipped model, you may wish to show a video on how to solve a simple algebraic equation, either created by you or perhaps from iTunes U or the Khan Academy on the topic. Practice Then, whilst supporting students with this learning, they practice their learning using the Algebra Touch app which gives students algebraic learning and practice opportunities. Reinforcement AfL Run a quiz at the end of the lesson (or Space Race if using Socrative Teacher / Socrative Student) using Socrative (all free) or eClicker host (£6.99) / eClicker student (free).
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
Top 50 Math Sites and Apps Throughout the last few years I've compiled quite a few lists of my favorite sites for a variety of subjects. Over the last year and a half one might have noticed that my lists have started to change and instead of focusing on sites I've been focusing more on apps as "mobile learning" has really taken off. It seems now a days a person can find an app for almost anything. Specializing in Ed Tech I review sites/apps all the time and decided to start posting my favorites for different subjects. Below are my favorites for Math. *This list is in alphabetical order. 4 Dice: Fraction Games - A great iOS app for learning how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions.
53 great math websites for students of any age Below you will find 56 of the best math resource websites available. Parents and teachers of children 3 to 23 who are looking for videos, games, worksheets, printables, lessons, tutorials, calculators, worksheet generators, activities or interactives will likely find what they are looking for. Teach Mathematics Teach Mathematics is a cool site for math teachers and students with lessons and activities aimed at helping students to improve their math skills. The math levels on this site seem targeted to 3rd grade to high school level learners.Whether you are teaching fractions, algebra, geometry, or statistics, then there are lessons and tools for you. The site has 15 pages of useful tools and materials that both teachers and students will enjoy. Easy Calculation This site contains a huge collection of useful calculators for any math based situation. Brain Genie Brain Genie is extension of the CK-12 website and is based around improving math knowledge and skills.
10 Apps for Math Fluency There are so many ways to use mobile devices with students. You can create interactive textbooks for children to read, ask them to explain their thinking through screencasting or help them access informational text using QR codes. Mobile devices can also be used to help students practice foundational math skills and build their math fluency. In order for students to tackle the multi-step word problems they'll be asked to solve as early as elementary school, they need to have mastered their addition, subtraction and multiplication facts. Operation Math (iOS - $2.99, Android - $1.99) This app turns your students into secret spies that will travel around the world on different missions. Sushi Monster (iOS - Free) Scholastic's app offers children multiplication and addition problems. Quick Math - Arithmetic & Times Tables (iOS - $1.99) With this app, kids will answer traditional skill-and-drill questions -- but they won't have to enter answers into a keypad. Meerkat Math HD (iOS - $1.99)