Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Five Fabulous Math Apps

     At conferences, I had a few questions about new math apps.  I have five fabulous math apps to share.  These are all apps that we have used consistently over the last month so they cover current objectives.  
     1. First, for fact fluency, we are using Quick Math.  One thing I love about Quick Math is that the students have to write the number on the ipad correctly.  It is not only important that the fact be answered correctly, but it is important that the number written is legibly.
     2.  We love Sushi Monster.  The children think it is fun and the Sushi Monster is hilarious.  I love the addition and mental math practice the students get while trying to feed the monster.
3.  Place Value Addition MAB works on double digit addition with and without regrouping.  Students can work at four different difficulty levels and use manipulatives to work out problems.  It begins with double digit addition but the problems go all the way into the thousands place.
4. Mystery Number works on developing number sense through fun games.  Students guess numbers on a hundreds chart and/or number line.  They are given clues like more and less or odd and even to discover the mystery number.
5.  Counting Money Bingo is our most current addition to our school ipad.  We just began working with counting coins.  This app has children practicing counting coins while working to win a bingo game.


Remember, all the apps we use in class are linked to the button bar above.  If you click on the Math App tab you will be taken to a Symbaloo full of first grade math apps.  These most current ones are listed on the bottom.  If you click on any of the icons, you will be taken to an itunes link where you can find out more about the app, including reviews and pricing info. 



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