List of CCSS Math Apps

This page has each of the Common Core Mathematics strands with a list of apps that can be used with these concepts.

CCSS Math App Page

This and That

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....

5 Dice: Order of Operations Game

iLive Farm Fresh

~~word problems with vivid pictures and video links

iBrainstorm

~~I wonder if teachers could use this to create lesson plans, I've seen a sticky note lesson plan book, it might work

Have you ever heard of IPad Direction Sheets? Here is a link to a wonderful website with interesting ways to use your IPads. Technology Tailgate

Algebra Card Clutter

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!

Strip Designer

This afternoon I decided to mess around with the app Strip Design ($2.99). I have seen this app used with students and math, so I thought I would try it out. Here are some of the ideas I came up with....

Have students go around the classroom and find 3D shapes, take pictures, and then create a comic strip.

This app can even create a poster, doesn't look like a comic, but is a way to scaffold the project for some students.

Have the students create characters or take pictures of themselves. Then create math problems for the class to solve.

Again, students can find math in their classroom and create a problem for their peers.

This is more of a science activity...have students go outside and take pictures of leaves, plants, or trees. Then have them write down characteristics of each plant and investigate specific sites. If you have a few sites that you would like students to use for this project, what about creating a link to your diigo site....

Diigo Bookmarking....

Identifying Plants Project Resources

The above is an example of a link to a teacher's Diigo bookmarking site. Students could use these resources while working on the "Identifying Plants" project. These lists can even be embedded into a website, wiki, etc....like the one below...

Math In The News App

Math In the News (Free) This app would be a benefit for any math teacher who wants to teach students where math is found in their everyday lives. The teacher could project this app for the whole class and lead their class in Math Talk. Here are a few screenshots of the app...

    

Philly Here We Come!

Picture of Philadelphia's City Hall on the right and the Masonic Temple on the left.

I'm feeling extremely fortunate to be in Philadelphia for the annual ASCD Conference this weekend! Here are a couple apps and activities that I learned about so far at the conference..Have Fun!


Songify (Free) Any thing you say will be turned into a song with this app. Some apptivities.....

1. Math Facts
2. Science Unit Terms
3. Poetry

Talking Larry ($.99) I'm usually not a fan of the talking apps, but this one can do some pretty funny things. One of the sessions I went to yesterday really discussed using this type of app for students doing speeches or talking in front of the class. The student could read their script into this app, add some animation, and "Talking Larry" does the rest. She also recommended the students have the scripts written before going into the app. Found a little video because this app is pretty funny...

Another fun way to use the iPads in your classroom is by allowing your students to create online field trips for your class. After the sessions this weekend, I'm hoping to take in some of the historical sites in Philadelphia. iTunes would be a great reference for students to download visitors guides of places they could take a field trip. Philadelphia Official Visitors Guide App (Free) was a quick download and full of links and information. 

Middle School Apps

Middle School Math
Alge Bingo ($.99) Students can practice solving basic to multi-step equations with this app.
Algebra Kaiser ($1.99) This app includes exercises with adding and multiplying variables, common factors, exponents, order of operations, binomial theorem, linear equations, estimating angles, and angles of a triangle. 
ChanceLab ($.99) Lots of ways to explore probability by flipping a coin, spin a spinner, or roll a dice. This app will show the results in graph form for students to analyze.
32 HD Students place numbers in a the correct order to equal 32, simple!
Middle School Math Students can practice ordering rational numbers, analyzing graphs and data, one and two-step equations, order of operations, square roots, and much more. 


Middle School Reading
StoryLines For Schools (Free) If you haven't played this app...you need to!
Phoster ($1.99) Would be a fun app to create a poster about a literature story.


Middle School Science
Simple Physics ($1.99) Physic simulations
Periodic Table Shoot Em Up ($.99) Haven't played this app, but looks like it might be a good way to learn elements.
Exoplanet (Free) Great app to use as a resource.
VideoScience (Free) Students can watch videos of science experiments.
MoonPhases ($1.99) Gives information about the moon and sun.


Middle School Social Studies
Presidents vs. Aliens ($.99) Fun game to learn about the presidents.
Wonders of Old Ancient Timeline ($4.99) Would be a good supplemental piece for students to do further research.
National Archives (Free) I've mentioned this one before, good way to start a conversation about the archived document of the day.


Other Apps for Middle School
Evernote Peek (Free) This app is a good way to study for tests. 
Learn Spanish MindSnacks (Free) This app has good ratings and looks like a fun way to learn Spanish.

Fraction Frenzy!!!

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

World Education Games

If you haven't heard of World Education Games yet, you need to check it out! http://www.worldeducationgames.com/

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:

1. Students play against other students from ALL OVER THE WORLD!
2. Students work on their computational fluency while competing against other students.
3. Good to celebrate once in awhile for all the hard work our students do. 
4. Students love to watch the Mathometer get bigger and bigger. 
5. Awards are given to students when competition is completed (certificates).
6. 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.
7. 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:

World Math Day

World Spelling Day

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!

Money....Money....Money

If you haven't yet played Cash Cow, you will need to download the free version and check it out! The educational concepts in this game involve helping students learn what combination of coins equal a quarter and what combination of coins equals a dollar. If your students need help with those concepts and need a little motivation, this app is the one to use.


The following is a list of other apps that can help enforce the concepts of coins, making change, or coin recognition....


Coin Math ($1.99) This one is my favorite out of this list because of the varying levels for most tasks.


Counting Bills & Coins (Free) This app is also good, just not as many features.


Count Money-Coin Matching Games for Kids ($.99) Screenshots look promising, have purchased other apps from this company and they were worth it.


Thanks for the idea Jechort!

Record Breaking Temperatures

 

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.

 The Weather Channel App

 AccuWeather App

 WeatherBug App

 Seasonality Go App ($9.99)

Science Ideas:

1. Wind speed and direction, wind chill (how it is calculated) or the Jet Stream
2. 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!).
3. Great way to get students interested in the career of weather forecasting!
4. Compare the different temperatures and climates around the world---desert, ocean, tundra, etc.
5. 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:

1. Discuss the different types of graphs and analyze the data from the graphs. (Seasonality Go-has great graphs).
2. Comparing 10 different cities and their current temperatures--find the mean, median, and mode. Compare regions of the U.S. or world.
3. Probability---least likely, most likely, chance of precipitation (percentages)

Ideas for Red Laser App

This app has some instructional possibilities in the classroom.....

Free App.... Red Laser

Idea 1: Have some items (ex. cereal boxes, soup cans, books etc...anything with a barcode) and have students use the Red Laser app to scan the barcodes on the items. Tell the students that they each have $50 to spend to get the best deals for their money. Students can use the following worksheet to recored their work.  

Idea 2: This app also will generate QR code for the user...I could see teachers using this app for that purpose. Once the QR code is created it can easily be emailed or saved in your photos on the ipad/ipod for later use. The idea of a scavenger hunt using QR codes sounds interesting to me and will probably be something I try in the next few months. The following are a couple links about QR code and some ideas to use in education.....


Using QR Codes in the Classroom

QR Codes in Education Livebinders