Teachley: Mt. Multiplis

Teachley: Mt. Multiplis is a fun new free iPad app that helps students w/ their basic multiplication skills.  The reason I really love this game is that it takes a different approach to learning Math by avoiding drill a practice and focus on computational thinking as players build bridges w/ their multiplication skills.  This is great for Game Based Learning as well as Differentiating Instruction, and has high replay value for students.  Also, Teachly is aligned to Common Core Standards.

I highly recommend checking out Teachley: Mt. Multiplis by clicking here!!!

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Flashcard Ninja

Flashcard Ninja is a fun free (today) iOS app for learning addition and subtraction.  This highly interactive app has students try to attack the correct number by slashing at them Ninja style w/ a swip of the finger as they learn their basic Math facts 1-20.  Best of all, a user can record their own ninja sounds by using the iOS devices built in microphone.

I highly recommend checking out Flashcard Ninja by clicking here!!!

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Solvy

Solvy looks to be a real interesting site to keep an eye on when it debuts.  It is designed to help educators and students solve real world Math problems.  For example, if a student wanted to be an architect or see how things were built, this would be a great tool.  Also, this is a great tool w/ educational portal that allows educators to select what topics they want to cover while Solvy automatically grades their work.  This allows educators to assess and differentiate instruction for each student.

I highly recommend checking out Solvy by clicking here!!!

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Below is a brief demo...

Math Blast

Math Blast is a fun free (free today) iOS game for practicing basic Math skills (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc.).  The goal is simple guide your rocket ship to the correct answer while avoiding comets and collecting UFOs.  A user can play Level mode or custom.  Level mode tracks multiple players making it ideal for classrooms and having a high replay value.

I highly recommend checking out Math Blast by clicking here!!!

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Pick-a-Path

Pick-a-Path is a fun mobile (iOS/Android) app for Math that has students practicing concepts such as:  powers of 10, fractions, decimals, and more.  Students try to reach a target number while navigating through a maze of different pathways.  Pick-a-Path has 7 levels w/ 7 stages each for players to play trying to earn as many star fish as possible making it a game w/ high replay value.

I highly recommend checking out Pick-a-Path by clicking here!!!

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Monster Squeeze

Everyday Mathematics Monster Squeeze is a fun multiplayer iOS game that is free today.  This game has students trying to guess the correct number on a number line.  When a player guessing wrong the higher/lower numbers get covered by a monster until a player guesses the correct number.  There are a total of 5 rounds and this is a very easy and fun app for Game Based Learning in Math.

I highly recommend checking out Monster Squeeze by clicking here!!!

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TowerStorm

TowerStorm is a fantastic free iOS app for Game Based Learning in the subjects of Math & Literacy. As w/ any game created by the award winning company DimensionU, this game takes place in a multiplayer 3D virtual world.  Players can create their avatar and unlock special power ups as they immerse themselves in a fun 3D world while solving problems in Math/Literacy aligned to Common Core Standards.  Best of all, the game tracks a players score and generates detail reports as well as lets a player customize and select what problems they want to encounter (i.e. Algebra, Vocabulary, etc.).  Also, TowerStorm has high replay value as each game lasts only 5 minutes and has students trying to answer as many questions correct as they can while trying t
o score points by changing the color of rings on the Tower.

I highly recommend checking out TowerStorm by clicking here!!!

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Math File Folder Games

Math File Folder Games is an excellent company for finding inexpensive or free educational iOS apps for Math.  These games are fun to play and high replay value being multi-player via bluetooth which allows players to play the same game on separate devices.  Also, MFFG games have interactive "whiteboards" to work out problems, scoring that can be emailed to parents/teachers, and more.

Here is a list of their games... http://www.mathfilefoldergames.com/my-math-apps/

5 Dice: Order of Operations Game

(Cost: FREE!)
5 Dice: Order of Operations Game is a math app intended for upper elementary and middle school students that helps students enjoy practicing their order of operations. Read More Here

4 Dice: Fraction Games

(Cost: $1.99)
4 Dice: Fraction Games is a math app for middle school and upper elementary students. The goal of the game is to present fractions in a way that is both conducive to learning and fun. Read More Here

Ordered Fractions: Comparing & Ordering Fractions

(Cost: $1.99)

Ordered Fractionsgame begins by pressing the button that rolls the dice. Students then insert these numbers into the boxes on the board, which creates the fractions. Students then position the fractions in ascending order by comparing fractions. Read more here

Grid Lines: Ordered Pair Game

(Cost: $1.99)

Grid Lines is a Battleship-style math app used to teach students the coordinate plane. Students will get practice plotting points on a coordinate plane by playing a game similar to Battleship. Read more here

Tangram Chess: Transformation Games

(Cost: $1.99)

Tangram Chess For Kids, Translations (slides), Rotations (turns) and Reflections (flips). Every game of Tangram Chess has its own story. Some are long-drawn out strategic affairs; others can be quick, but complicated, tactical battles. The winner is the player who can out-think his or her opponent, and make the best plans for attack and defence. Read more here

Skip Math: Skip Counting Games

(Cost: $0.99)
Skip Math is a simple math game that helps practices skip counting. Skip Math is a a Doodle Jump style math game in which a girl or boy who jump from platform to platform counting by a certain number. Read more here

Jack and the Beanstalk a Mathematical Adventure

Hi, my name is Jack. I know you have all heard of me before, I'm the guy who climbs an enormous beanstalk to retrieve the princesses amulet. But today I would like to tell you the real story of HOW I was actually able to accomplish such a feat.  Read more here

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Math Heroes 1

Math Heroes 1 is a excellent iOS app for students learning basic Math skills such as: addition, multiplication, division, and subtraction.  As w/ all Yogome games this app is beautiful designed filled w/ their stunning animated characters.  Math Heroes is a fighting-style game where users learn skills by solving basic equations.  As they progress further through the game not only do they unlock secret items and more levels (5 different mini-games), they learn new "fighting" moves.  This makes for a fun and engaging game w/ high replay value for kids.  Best of all the game remembers where a student leaves off and parents can monitor their kids through email updates.

I highly recommend checking out Math Heroes 1 by clicking here!!!

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Algebra Touch

Algebra Touch is an excellent iOS app for those wanting practice w/ their Algebra skills.  This simple to use app uses the iOS device touch capabilities to drag variables around in an equation, tapping to simplify, and drawing lines to eliminate identical terms.  Also, a user can create their own problems to help them w/ self guided learning and differentiate their own instruction.

I highly recommend checking out Algebra Touch by clicking here!!!

Here is a list of what is covered:

• Simplification
• Like Terms
• Commutativity
• Order of Operations
• Factorization
• Prime Numbers
• Elimination
• Isolation
• Variables
• Basic Equations
• Distribution
• Factoring Out
• Exponent Product Rule
• Exponent Quotient Rule

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iPractice Math

iPractice Math is a excellent all-in-one solution for Math.  This is an excellent resource for students/teachers wanting help in all areas of Math (i.e. Geometry, Decimals, Fractions, and more.  Also, this is a great place for real-time online help w/ practice problems and worksheets.  Finally, through a free educational portal parents and educators are able to track student's usage and see how well they are doing on any given subject or problem (displaying right/wrong answers).  This is a great way to assess student progress and differentiate instruction.

I highly recommend checking out iPractice Math by clicking here!!!

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Shapes - 3D Geometry Learning

Shapes is a new iOS app that is fantastic for learning and manipulating geometric shapes.  It lets a student control different shapes such as: prisms, pyramids, platonic solids, etc. while using familiar and easy to use hand gestures to change colors, zoom in/out, etc.

Below is a list of features...

- Select 27 unique shapes
- Choose from a variety of: prisms, pyramids, Platonic solids, solids of revolution
- Unfold shapes into different net combinations
- Explore transparent surfaces mode
- Highlight the vertices and edges
- Color selected elements
- Use simple gesture control
- Rotate the shapes in any direction
- Zoom in and out by pinch and spread gestures
- Align to basic position by double tap

I highly recommend checking out Shapes - 3D Geometry Learning by clicking here!!!

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Matchmatics

Matchmatics is a super fun iOS game that helps students practice their basic Math skills.  It's a simple yet challenging game that has students moving a match stick to solve the corresponding equation.  Ideally it is designed for El Ed aged students but older kids should have fun too.

I highly recommend checking out Matchmatics by clicking here!!!
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Splash Math

Splash Math is an excellent iPad app that can be downloaded by individual grade or in a complete package of 1st-5th.  Splash Math is a very visual app that uses educational games and activities to teach Math skills in the different grade levels.  These apps are aligned to Common Core Standards, track student progress in real-time, is self paced for each individual learning, and has lots of resources such as worksheets and more.

I highly recommend checking out Splash Math by clicking here!!!

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Prodigy

Prodigy is a fantastic free online Math game that is ideal for Game Based Learning.  This super fun highly engaging game designed for grades 1st-6th and is aligned to Common Core Standards.  Best of all is the teacher portal which allows for educators to assess students and get instant real-time reporting.  Prodigy, even has a unique learning engine which allows the game to differentiate instruction and help students w/ areas they are struggling in.  Teachers can modify the game to suit their needs and select which skills their students need to focus on too.  Also, Prodigy is browser based and works on any device (i.e iPad or Chromebook).

I highly recommend checking out Prodigy by clicking here!!!

Below is a brief demo...



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ZooWhiz

ZooWhiz is a fantastic site that uses Game Based Learning for a wide variety of subjects, such as: Math, Reading, Spelling, and more.  This site w/ educational portal allow has over 17,000 different educational activities for KDG on up.  Best of all is the student tracking that shows how well a student is doing and which areas need improvement, as well as the high replay value where students earn in game coins to purchase digital items and add animals to their virtual
zoo.

I highly recommend checking out ZooWhiz by clicking here!!!

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Twelve a Dozen

Twelve a Dozen is one of the most beautiful iPad apps around I've seen for Game Based Learning.  This game designed for kids 10-14yrs old takes them on a mathematical platform adventure for using basic Math skills and Order of Operations to solve problems, unlock special power ups, and solve engaging puzzles.  Twelve a Dozen has over 30 levels, stunning game design and graphics, and helps students w/ their Math skills in areas such as: multiplication, division, addition, and more.

I highly recommend checking out Twelve a Dozen by clicking here!!!

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Common Core Quest

Common Core Quest is an excellent free Android app for Math & LA grades 6th on up, and aligned to Common Core Standards.  This app allows students to take practice quizzes to learn a large variety of concepts such as: functions, fractions, graphs and more.  Also, it tracks student progress as well as show the incorrect answer w/ links to walkthrough videos and games.  Students can then earn badges/ribbons for learning a Common Core Standard and teachers/parents can get detailed reports.

I highly recommend checking out Common Core Quest by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Educational Android Apps click here.

Below is a brief demo...

iPractice Math

iPractice Math is one of the best all-in-one Math sites out there.  It allows educators to track student performance and generate detailed reports to see their progress in different areas of Math.  Also, a user can find, problem walk-throughs, worksheets, definitions, and more.  iPractice Math is designed for K-12 and covers a wide range of subjects such as: fractions, decimals, algebra, and much much more.

I highly recommend checking out iPractice Math by clicking here!!!

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Grid Lines: Ordered Pair Game

Grid Lines: Ordered Pair Game is one of my favorite iOS Math apps from Math File Folder Games.  This game designed for El Ed and Middle School allows players or multiple players on multiple devices (up to 5) via bluetooth to try to shoot alien ships by drawing a laser through them by plotting points on a graph (grid line).  Besides having high replay value the game generates detailed results that can then be emailed to a parent or teacher.

I highly recommend checking out Grid Lines: Ordered Pair Game by clicking here!!!

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