iPad Apps for Math K-2

By Jess and Courtni

There are many different Math Apps that can be used in classrooms

Motion Math

Geoboard

Math Vs. Zombies

Mystery Math Town

Montessori Numbers

Free Kids Counting Game

Math Puppy

Mathmateer

Math Ninja

Everyday Mathematics

Elementary School Math

Math Tappers

Ordered Fractions

StateMath

NumberStax

Grid Drawing

Motion Math

Sushi Monster

Math Monsters

Marble Math

Dream Box

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/12/24-good-ipad-math-apps-for-elementary.html

Here are a few

Motion Math-Feed the fish and play with numbers! Practice mental addition and subtraction with Motion Math: Hungry Fish, a delightful learning game that’s fun for children and grownups! ($1.99)

Math Vs. Zombies-The world is overrun with zombies. You are part of a squad of highly trained scientists who can save us. Using your math skills and special powers you can treat infected zombies to contain the threat. ($5.79)

Math Puppy-Math Puppy takes you on a journey of educational fun like never before! From toddlers to grade school, for Children of all ages-Math Puppy is the perfect way to build up your math skills. The child/students will be able to enjoy a constructive, supportive, interactive fun filled environment while mastering basic math skills. (Free)

Apps can be found at:

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/12/24-good-ipad-math-apps-for-elementary.html

We are going to talk about Dream Box

What is Dream Box? DreamBox is a PreK-8 math solution driven by a technology that’s as unique as the students

and educators who need it, love it, and use it to go to the next level.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gZPHNtosjw

Overview of the Program

Adaptive online curriculum

Progressive and proficiency reporting

Individualized learning path

Learns different concepts and skill

Basically, it means that each student has their own individual curriculum that the student can work on at their own pace and continually adapts to what the student is learning, and allows the teacher/parent to watch the progress of the child.

Video Tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCot-jSS24o

How can it be used in education?

It can be used when there is a large learn gap between students.

Used for ELL and SPED classrooms because of the visuals, sound design and interactivity supports the math comprehension.

It is research-based, aligns with the Common Core, TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills), as well as other U.S. and Canadian Standards.

Allows teachers to use the data from the games to change their instruction approach as well as monitor the students progress.

We interviewed a couple of teachers who use Dreambox in their classroom

What they said was….

How to get Dreambox?

Schools have purchased DreamBox for their classroom use. In order to receive a price, one must get a quote. This includes administrators, school leaders, and educators.

DreamBox Parents can purchase the programs for their child. Once child- $12.95 a month

Up to 4- $19.95 a month

Math App-Math Puppy

Math App Game

Different games that teaches subtraction, addition, multiplication, division

Math Challenge and Bingo Challenge

Different Levels so it can be used in different classes

It’s fun

There’s music

And who doesn’t love puppies

Math App-Mental Math

Flashcards for kids who are working on higher level math at the elementary level

Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division

Different levels for each operation

Gives immediate feedback

Math App-Splash Math

Makes math fun and engaging for kids

Enforces key math skills

Games go at the kid’s pace and adapts to each child

70+ key math skills

Keeps connected to child’s progress because parent/teacher has to sign with their email so they can monitor the progress

Can have to option to buy full version ($10.00)

Explains why if the answer is wrong

Limited to 10 questions a day unless you purchase the full version

We highly recommend buying for the classroom

Math App-Math Slide Addition and Subtraction

Multiplayer game to help children learn and recall addition and subtraction.

Can play up to 4 players

Play equations up to 10

Different visuals in each round for addition or subtraction

Games become more difficult the higher the level you get

Free

Use in the classroom

Lower level elementary students have iPads in their classroom instead of Chromebooks, every app is interactive and give feedback to the student.

Kids have fun with the apps because they are playing games while they still learning.