Mobile Math Apps
The websites below provide a variety of math related apps that you can load onto your mobile device so you can practice math everywhere you go. If you know of a really cool app, please share it with me and it may be our next featured app. Keep checking back regularly for new apps.
Featured Math App-discontinued
Many new math apps are being developed as we speak. Instead of recommending a specific app, I would like to recommend a site that lists the top apps in education based on age and subject matter. You can find it here:
https://www.appolearning.com
https://www.appolearning.com
December 2012 Featured Math App
Sail through Math: The fun, pirate-themed Sail Through Math App encourages proficiency with basic math facts. This works better on an iPad rather than an iPhone.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id468652153?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id468652153?mt=8
October 2012 Featured Math App
Description: 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).
iOS: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/deep-sea-duel/id547246887?mt=8
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.org.nctm.PickaPath
iOS: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/deep-sea-duel/id547246887?mt=8
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.org.nctm.PickaPath
Fall 2012 Featured Math App
Pick-a-Path (iOS, Android)
Navigate Okta from top to bottom — adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing as you go! Earn 1, 2, or 3 stars by completing various mazes involving integers, fractions, decimals, exponents, and more.
This app is a beta version, but later versions will include a random puzzle generator and a store where players can create their own sea world by purchasing fun items.
Download Pick-a-Path for your iOS or Android for free today! Just search for Pick-a-Path in iTunes or Google Play.
Spring 2012 Featured Math App
Partial-Quotients Division (Android or iOS 3.0 or later)
This math app can be used to teach and study the partial quotients division method. The app is easy to use and it has an intuitive interactive interface with customizable colors and other settings. The user can solve random and custom division problems.
Price: $3.99
http://appaggie.com/2011/09/30/partial-quotients-division/
Price: $3.99
http://appaggie.com/2011/09/30/partial-quotients-division/
February 2011 Featured Math App
Math Fact Master-iOS
This is a great app to use to practice the basic facts! It is easy to navigate. The pay version ($0.99) offers an option to send progress reports to parents or teachers. Have fun while practicing the basic math facts on the go. Download it from your App Store now!
January 2011 Featured Math App
Everyday Mathematics® Equivalent Fractions™
https://www.mheonline.com/apps/index.php?page=equi-fractions&p=2
https://www.mheonline.com/apps/index.php?page=equi-fractions&p=2
Websites for Math Related Apps
Apps 101: What to Know Before You Download
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/advice-for-parents/apps-101-what-know-you-download
What You App-Solutely Need to Know About Apps
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/advice-for-parents/what-you-app-solutely-need-know-about-apps
Apps for elementary aged children
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/mobile-app-lists/best-math-apps
Apps for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch
http://www.appolicious.com/searches/site?t=1&term=Math
Apps for Android
http://www.androidapps.com/searches/site?t=1&term=Math
Everyday Mathematics Apps
https://www.mheonline.com/apps/