Sorry that I haven't posted for awhile, I was in the process of finishing my Scholarly Project to complete my Master's degree. I noticed some activity on my TNT page and realized people are still using this blog as a resource...so I better start posting!
Well I've come across some apps to add to my collection and thought I would share....
Algebra Card Clutter (Free) gives users a fun way to practice fluency of a variety of rational numbers. The object of this activity is to touch the cards in the lowest to highest order. This app gets more challenging as the player makes their way through each level. Players have the option to select levels with a list of each level and their focus.
What a great way to practice with rational numbers...Enjoy!
Fraction Factory (Free) App that allows students to place fractions on a number line, using the decimal equivalent as a helper. Simple app that would be good practice for students learning how fractions relate to decimals and the number line.
Fraction Basics (Free) Great app that breaks down fractions into basic understanding to dividing fractions. Each section is broken down into smaller video segments that explains and provides examples for those learning the concepts. This could be a good homework helper!
Tic Tac Math Fractions ($4.99) Bit expensive, but if you buy it through the Volume Purchasing Store it is half price. Students can partner up and play against each other. Varying levels from beginner to expert. Worth the money...good practice once students have understand addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions.
Pizza Fractions: Beginning with Simple Fractions (Free) Use this app when you have already taught students the basic fractions (whole, half, thirds, fourths, fifths, and sixths) Students can use this app to build fluency recognizing fractions of a circle (or pizza). Each round gives the student 10 questions and keeps their time for the round.
Pizza Fractions: Comparing Simple Fractions ($.99) I haven't played this app, but it looks similar to the app mentioned above, just comparing two fractions, using the pizzas to give students the visual of each fraction.
Just Fractions ($1.99) Haven't used this app, looks like students can add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions. They also have options to Find LCD, Decimals, and Definitions.
Basic Fraction (Free) Found this one randomly and I like how students use their finger to solve the problems on the whiteboard before punching in their answers. Students can solve for "x" which makes it a fun app for older students.
Math Tappers: Estimate Fractions (Free) Using a number line users move fractions to their estimated position. Really simple and would be great was to practice fraction fluency. If you place the fraction in the wrong position, immediate feedback through a picture of the fraction as a whole.
Fractions ($.99) Haven't used this app, but looks like it is for younger learners with a wide scope of concepts.
**All pictures are from the iTunes preview site for each app
This year will be our fourth year participating in the World Math Day and the second year with World Spelling Day. Here's why you might want to look into celebrating this day:
Students play against other students from ALL OVER THE WORLD!
Students work on their computational fluency while competing against other students.
Good to celebrate once in awhile for all the hard work our students do.
Students love to watch the Mathometer get bigger and bigger.
Awards are given to students when competition is completed (certificates).
We decorate our computer lab with different themes and have a celebration. This year we are having an Irish theme....spreading "LUCK" to our students.
Our school sets a goal of how many problems our students can answer during competition, they have fun seeing how close we are!
Here are links to the apps for World Education Games:
Good Luck! We are looking for any schools that would like to challenge our school during the World Math and Spelling Day. It would be fun to Skype and talk back and forth, the students would LOVE that!
We have been experiencing record-breaking temperatures in Bismarck, North Dakota for the last couple days. Tomorrow it is suppose to be almost 60 degrees....that's pretty warm for this time of year. To celebrate the wonderful weather we have been having, this post will be dedicated to weather apps and how to use them with your students.
Wind speed and direction, wind chill (how it is calculated) or the Jet Stream
Clouds and the different characteristics (some of the apps have live feeds of city scapes, students can see the actual clouds and organize the cities with cumulus, cirrus, or alto clouds) They can also find places that are experiencing dense fog (other counties too!).
Great way to get students interested in the career of weather forecasting!
Compare the different temperatures and climates around the world---desert, ocean, tundra, etc.
Rain--students can use the apps to help them pick a day that is likely to rain. Have students make rain gauges and place them around the school. Then have students record their amounts and compare to the weather app.
Math Ideas:
Discuss the different types of graphs and analyze the data from the graphs. (Seasonality Go-has great graphs).
Comparing 10 different cities and their current temperatures--find the mean, median, and mode. Compare regions of the U.S. or world.
Probability---least likely, most likely, chance of precipitation (percentages)
Fraction Basics (Free) Great app that breaks down fractions into basic understanding to dividing fractions. Each section is broken down into smaller video segments that explains and provides examples for those learning the concepts. This could be a good homework helper!
Tic Tac Math Fractions ($4.99) Bit expensive, but if you buy it through the Volume Purchasing Store it is half price. Students can partner up and play against each other. Varying levels from beginner to expert. Worth the money...good practice once students have understand addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions.
Pizza Fractions: Beginning with Simple Fractions (Free) Use this app when you have already taught students the basic fractions (whole, half, thirds, fourths, fifths, and sixths) Students can use this app to build fluency recognizing fractions of a circle (or pizza). Each round gives the student 10 questions and keeps their time for the round. 
Pizza Fractions: Comparing Simple Fractions ($.99) I haven't played this app, but it looks similar to the app mentioned above, just comparing two fractions, using the pizzas to give students the visual of each fraction.
Just Fractions ($1.99) Haven't used this app, looks like students can add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions. They also have options to Find LCD, Decimals, and Definitions.
Basic Fraction (Free) Found this one randomly and I like how students use their finger to solve the problems on the whiteboard before punching in their answers. Students can solve for "x" which makes it a fun app for older students.
Math Tappers: Estimate Fractions (Free) Using a number line users move fractions to their estimated position. Really simple and would be great was to practice fraction fluency. If you place the fraction in the wrong position, immediate feedback through a picture of the fraction as a whole.
Seasonality Go App ($9.99)
