Kategorien: Alle - assessment - manipulatives - graphing - geometry

von Kelsey Brown Vor 6 Jahren

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Mobile Apps for the Math Classroom

Several mobile apps are revolutionizing the math classroom by offering tools that cater to different aspects of learning and assessment. For hands-on learning, SolveMe Mobiles uses shapes and mobile models to help students progress from concrete to abstract mathematical concepts.

Mobile Apps for the Math Classroom

Mobile Apps for the Math Classroom

Manipulatives

SolveMe Mobiles
App that allows students to start solving equations at a concrete level and moves them up to abstract thinking. Uses shapes and mobiles to model equations and systems of equations.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/solveme-mobiles/id977720372?mt=8
ExploreLearning Gizmos
Interactive math and science simulations that allow students to change the parameters of the problem to see different outcomes.
https://www.explorelearning.com
3D Geometry
Observe and manipulate 3D shapes with this app. Gives definition and explanation of the shape and allows students to "unfold" the shape to see the net.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/3d-geometry/id555596048?mt=8

Formative Assessment

Photomath
Scans problems and solves the problem for you. It can be used to check answers for when students write equations for a specific solution.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photomath-camera-calculator/id919087726?mt=8
QR Code Reader and Scanner
Scans QR codes and brings up the webpage that the code is linked to. Great for letting students check their answers in a stations or scavenger hunt activity.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/qr-code-reader-and-scanner/id388175979?mt=8
Plickers
App that scans students cards with a camera (very similar to a QR code) in response to a question. Cards are provided by the website, and also saves students answers. Great for bellringers or exit tickets.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/plickers/id701184049?mt=8

Presentation

iMovie
Movie creation app that provides users with premade templates that gives homemade videos a professional edge.
Explain Everything
An interactive whiteboard that is great for recording lessons for students. Students can collaborate in real time.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/explain-everything-interactive-whiteboard/id1020339980?mt=8
Educreations
Interactive whiteboard and screen casting tool. Users can insert links, images, audio, text, and drawings in presentations.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/educreations-interactive-whiteboard/id478617061?mt=8

Calculators

Calcbot
Saves calculations with or without wifi and has an built in unit converter for easy access.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/calcbot-the-intelligent-calculator-and-unit-converter/id931657367?mt=12
Desmos Graphing Calculator
Create equations, tables, and graphs with this app that does it all for you. Many students do not have access or funds for a traditional graphing calculator, and this is a great alternative.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/desmos-graphing-calculator/id653517540?mt=8
MyScript Calculator
A calculator app that turns handwriting to text. Great for any advanced equation or expression that students have trouble entering correctly into a traditional calculator
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/myscript-calculator-handwriting-calculator/id578979413?mt=8