Mobile Apps for the Math Classroom

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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