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I have provided a virtual set of fraction bars on www.abcya.com for several years. Many teachers have contacted me about creating a similar application for the iPad. Here it is! I offer this app for free because virtual manipulatives alone do not provide meaning for learners; they require a teacher to guide meaning and connections.
A good feedback loop is essential to deliver the best results. I encourage adults to send your thoughts and suggestions on how to improve this app. To the best of my ability I will incorporate your ideas into subsequent versions to deliver what you want.
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MathScaled is a prototype series of puzzles based on a balance-scale format. The goal is to place different shapes with unknown weights on the scale so that it is balanced. Puzzles have embedded supports for solving, such as a Scratch Pad for recording information and the option for immediate feedback on your progress. Learners can also choose from different levels of puzzle challenge.
These puzzles were developed as part of the iSolveIt project at CAST (http://www.cast.org), an educational research & development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals through Universal Design for Learning (UDL). iSolveIt is being developed as a mobile digital learning environment to support the development of logical thinking and reasoning skills, essential competencies for algebra and mathematics in general.
To learn more about the iSolveIt Project and to learn how to play the puzzles, go to http://isolveit.cast.org/. iSolveIt was developed with funding from the Oak Foundation, the Intel Foundation, Eastern Bank, and the Cabot Family Charitable Trust.
Number Pieces Basic helps students develop a deeper understanding of place value while building their computation skills with multi-digit numbers. Students can use the number pieces to represent multi-digit numbers, count, regroup, add, and subtract. The drawing tools allow students to label representations and show their understanding.
This virtual version of the manipulative is an open-ended educational tool, ideal for elementary classrooms and other learning environments that use iPads.
Note: Number Pieces, an advanced version of Number Pieces Basic, is also available in the App Store. Number Pieces has additional features for representing larger numbers and multiplication and division concepts.
For more Number Pieces Basic resources and other apps, visit:
www.mathlearningcenter.org/apps
FEATURES:
• Add and manipulate pieces (ones, tens, and hundreds).
• Join pieces in groups of ten or break them apart (e.g., 10 ones into 1 ten and vice versa).
• Choose from three different colors to clearly identify groups or pieces.
• Rotate pieces 90 degrees.
• Use the drawing tools to label representations and show understanding.
LEARN MORE:
To learn about Bridges in Mathematics, an elementary curriculum that employs visual models like Number Pieces, visit:
www.mathlearningcenter.org/bridges/overview
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
This resource is brought to you by The Math Learning Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to K-12 education since 1976. Number Pieces Basic was made possible by a generous donation from Dr. David Moursund.
This app was crafted by Clarity Innovations. We help improve teaching and learning by creating solutions that match promising technologies with the needs of education.
Visit us: www.clarity-innovations.com
MathSquared is a prototype series of grid-based puzzles using basic math operations that help learners develop logical thinking and reasoning strategies. Puzzles have different levels of challenge and include embedded supports for solving, such as a Scratch Pad for recording information that supports problem solving and the option for immediate feedback on your progress.
These puzzles were developed as part of the iSolveIt project at CAST (http://www.cast.org), an educational research & development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals through Universal Design for Learning (UDL). iSolveIt is a mobile digital learning environment that supports the development of logical thinking and reasoning skills, essential competencies for algebra and mathematics in general.
To learn more about the iSolveIt Project and to learn how to do the puzzles, go to http://isolveit.cast.org/. iSolveIt was developed with funding from the Oak Foundation, the Intel Foundation, Eastern Bank, and the Cabot Family Charitable Trust.
Number Pieces helps students develop a deeper understanding of place value while building their computation skills with multi-digit numbers. Students use the number pieces to represent multi-digit numbers, regroup, add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
This virtual version of the manipulative is an open-ended educational tool, ideal for elementary classrooms and other learning environments that use iPads.
Note: Number Pieces Basic, a simplified version of Number Pieces, is also available in the App Store. Number Pieces Basic is designed for primary students. It has fewer features, putting greater focus on place value, counting, addition, and subtraction.
For more Number Pieces resources and other apps, visit:
www.mathlearningcenter.org/apps
FEATURES:
• Add and manipulate pieces (ones, tens, and hundreds).
• Join pieces in groups of ten or break them apart (e.g., 10 ones into 1 ten and vice versa).
• Use the expanding edge piece like a measuring tape to show the dimensions of arrays created with the pieces.
• Choose from three different colors to clearly identify groups or pieces.
• Rotate pieces 90 degrees.
• Use the drawing tools to label representations and show understanding.
• Zoom and scroll to work with larger collections of pieces.
LEARN MORE:
To learn about Bridges in Mathematics, an elementary curriculum that employs visual models like Number Pieces, visit:
www.mathlearningcenter.org/bridges/overview
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
This resource is brought to you by The Math Learning Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to K-12 education since 1976. Number Pieces was made possible by a generous donation from Dr. David Moursund.
This app was crafted by Clarity Innovations. We help improve teaching and learning by creating solutions that match promising technologies with the needs of education.
Visit us: www.clarity-innovations.com
The Number Rack facilitates the natural development of children’s number sense. Rows of moveable, colored beads encourage learners to think in groups of fives and tens, helping them to explore and discover a variety of addition and subtraction strategies.
This virtual version of the manipulative is an open-ended educational tool, ideal for elementary classrooms and other learning environments that use iPod Touches, iPhones, or iPads.
Visit our site for more information about using the Number Rack, including a free activity guide:
www.mathlearningcenter.org/apps.
FEATURES:
• Display 1 to 5 rows of beads, 10 beads per row. On the iPad, display up to 10 rows.
• Hide beads with the resizable shade, which allows teachers or learners to model subtraction or difference problems. For example, if there are 20 beads in all and 17 are visible, how many are behind the shade. Or posed as an equation: 17 + ? = 20.
• Use the “start over” button to quickly reset all the beads and begin a new exploration.
LEARN MORE:
To learn about Bridges in Mathematics, an elementary curriculum that employs visual models like the Number Rack, please visit:
www.mathlearningcenter.org/bridges/overview
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
This resource is brought to you by The Math Learning Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to K-12 education since 1976. The Number Rack app was made possible by a generous donation from Dr. David Moursund.
This app was crafted by Clarity Innovations, a firm that creates solutions that match promising technologies with the needs of education to improve the process of teaching and learning. Learn more about Clarity Innovations on the Web: www.clarity-innovations.com.
Help Okta reach the target (maximum, minimum, or a specific value) by choosing a path from the top of the maze to the bottom. Seven levels with seven puzzles will test your skills with powers of ten, negative numbers, fractions, decimals, and more. How many starfish can you earn?
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Calculator for iPad Free combines the Normal and Scientific calculator for Free!
FEATURES
* History Tape: All calculations are saved and can be copied and forwarded; hide and open with one simple click
* Quick Equation Preview: Your current Equation is displayed below the Result
* Advanced Mathematical/Scientific Buttons in Landscape view
* Basic Calculation Buttons in Portrait view
* Calculate with Degrees or Radials
* Percent Button will behave just like the Original Calculator
* Memory Buttons like the Original Calculator
* Invisible Backspace Button: Slide/Swipe the Result Screen with your finger or use the visible Back Button
UPGRADE OPTIONS
Calculator for iPad offers two standard designs, or you may personalize your Calculator with additional skin options (30+) available for download with an In-App Upgrade. Sample upgrade options include Pink, Green, Popular, Leisure or Business,
CALCULATION FEATURES
The impressive list of mathematical operations you can perform with Calculator for iPad includes: Addition, Subtraction, Division, Multiplication, Percentages, Cubic Exponent, Cubic Root, Engineering Exponent, Nth Exponent, Nth Root, Power of E, Power of Ten, Power of Two, Square, Square Root, Natural Logarithm, Common Logarithm, Binary Logarithm, Sinus, Cosinus, Tangus, Hyperbolic Sinus, Hyperbolic Cosinus, Hyperbolic Tangus, Arc Sinus, Arc Cosinus, Arc Tangus, Hyperbolic Arc Sinus, Hyperbolic Arc Cosinus, Hyperbolic Arc Tangus, Multiplicative Inverse, Random Number Input and Factorial.
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Calculator for iPad is the best and most feature-rich Calculator for iPad, and is has been downloaded by millions of users worldwide. Download the app now, and join the scores of users impressed by the calculator’s ease of use and extensive functionality options!
Create equivalent fractions by dividing and shading squares or circles, and match each fraction to its location on the number line. Check your work, and use the table feature to capture results and look for patterns. Got a particular value for which you’d like to make equivalent fractions? Use “Build Your Own” mode.
This app was developed by Illuminations, a project of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. It is also available as an online activity along with many other free math resources for teachers and students at http://illuminations.nctm.org.
Factor tree is a free educational application for mathematics. It is directed towards curriculum from grade 3 to 9. This app is also free from advertising and completely functional without in-app purchases!
Exercises include:
• multiplication
• division
• factor tree
• upside-down birthday cake method
• GCD
• LCM
• finding all factor pairs
Exercises give immediate feedback for each step so that students can determine whether they are making arithmetic or conceptual errors.
This app tracks users results:
• question accuracy
• step accuracy
• answer speed
• number of questions
This gives users feedback on their progress. This is an important part of learning.
Input for answers is provided in several formats so students can choose a style that they are familiar with:
• phone pad
• calculator pad
• keyboard
Tutorials are provided for each exercise, so students can learn on their own or with the aid of their teacher or tutor. Tutorials are also provided as YouTube video lessons accessible from the app.
For students not ready to do mental math, this app provides a scratchpad to work out calculations. And for students not ready to do long multiplication and division, their is a built-in calculator.
For those who don't have access to personal devices, this app allows for multiple students to create their own accounts. This allows individual students to track their own progress.
Privacy is of utmost concern, therefore this app is not linked to any social networking. All results are local and never sent to a server unless you choose to do so. However, no contact information will be required.
Developed by a member of the British Columbia College of Teachers and professional software developer.
By yourself or against a friend, match whole numbers, shapes, fractions, or multiplication facts to equivalent representations. Practice with the clear panes or step up the challenge with the windows closed. How many socks can you win?
This app was developed for children in grades preK–5 by Illuminations. It is also available as an online activity along with many other free math resources for children at http://illuminations.nctm.org
Bezier is a deceptively simple physics based game which will stretch your logic and spatial skills; serene and stylish but with satisfyingly testing gameplay. Use your wits to creatively design your own solutions.
Okta challenges you to a duel! Collect cards with a specified sum, and you win! But you better do it before Okta does! Choose how many cards (9 or 16), what types of numbers (whole numbers or decimals), and Okta’s level of strategy (easy to hard).
This app was developed for students of all ages by Illuminations. It is also available as an online activity along with many other free math resources for children at http://illuminations.nctm.org.
Grid Lines is a Battleship-style math game used to teach students the coordinate plane by plotting points in all four quadrants.
Players will race (Multiplayer mode using WIFI) or practice (single player mode) in identifying two locations (ordered pairs) on the grid, drawing a straight line from one edge of the gameboard to the other passing through the two locations identified, scoring points for each shape that his or her line touches or through which his or her line passes that are located in all four quadrants of the coordinate grid.
Grid Lines is a math app intended for upper elementary and middle school students that helps students enjoy practicing plotting ordered pairs on a coordinate grid in all four quadrants.
KEY FEATURES:
- Multiplayer Mode (connect up to 5 devices)
- Higher order thinking game (not a drill and kill game)
- Progress reports can be sent to the teacher (making formative assessment easy)
MULTIPLAYER MODE
This hands-on game offers WIFI capabilities which will allow 5 players to compete against each other in the same room on separate devices. The new feature will help parents, teachers, and students play competitively or cooperatively with each other using the iPhone, iPad or iTouch.
COMMON CORE MATHEMATICAL STANDARD
5.G Graph points on the coordinate plane to solve real-world and mathematical problems.
It makes you think by kmgg - Version 1.0 - Apr 17, 2013
"My fifth graders are loving this app. They like trying to figure out how to get the highest score when playing on their own, but once they discovered they could play each other using blue tooth, they were really hooked. I was glad that the app allowed this kind of connectivity in the classroom. All of this energy is resulting in greater fluency in using the coordinate plane. Thank you for creating such an challenging and yet engaging app that also gives a solid learning opportunity."
Innovative way to learn the relationship between 3D shapes and their nets.
By using this app, teachers can arrange activities that make learning 3D shapes a funny and creative experience.
Also a good self learning tool/game about the topic.
See the screenshots and you know the differences!!!
Features
Innovative ways to manipulate 3D shapes.
Four interactive activities to learn 3D shapes and their nets in 3D space.
Learn basic facts about prisms and pyramids.
Beautiful graphics.
The Geoboard is a tool for exploring a variety of mathematical topics introduced in the elementary and middle grades. Learners stretch bands around pegs to form line segments and polygons and make discoveries about perimeter, area, angles, congruence, fractions, and more.
This virtual version of the manipulative is an open-ended educational tool, ideal for elementary classrooms and other learning environments that use iPod Touches, iPhones, or iPads.
Visit our site for more information about using the Geoboard.
www.mathlearningcenter.org/apps.
FEATURES:
• Create line segments and polygons by stretching bands around the Geoboard’s pegs.
• Choose from 5 different band colors; 8 band colors on the iPad.
• Fill individual shapes with a transparent color, or use the Fill All button to toggle all the bands between filled and unfilled.
• On the iPad, switch between the standard 25-peg board and the expanded board with 150 pegs. The larger board makes it possible for students to create a wider variety of configurations.
LEARN MORE:
To learn about Bridges in Mathematics, an elementary curriculum that employs visual models like the Geoboard, visit:
www.mathlearningcenter.org/bridges/overview
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
This resource is brought to you by The Math Learning Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to K-12 education since 1976. The Geoboard app was made possible by a generous donation from Dr. David Moursund.
This app was crafted by Clarity Innovations. We help improve teaching and learning by creating solutions that match promising technologies with the needs of education.
Visit us: www.clarity-innovations.com
