Academic Apps: Math Support

Math never being my favorite subject, I really could have used apps like these when I was in school. Look at the wonderful math resources our children have today, if they are lucky enough to have an iPad or iOS device.

Reference Apps:

Multiplication Table http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/multiplication-table/id457381162?mt=8 Many more wonderful math apps by the same developer: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/esa-helttula/id339440196
This is a terrific way to see multiplication represented visually! Keep this app open during math homework!


Game Apps:

Adding Apples HD http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adding-apples-hd/id464881662?mt=8 More math apps by the same developer here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/operatio/id381799147
The kids love playing with this fun calculator.

Dress App http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dressapp/id469821062?mt=8
Math concepts have never been this fun! Get budding fashionistas to develop patterns with fashionable clothing items. Also see NxtApp 4 Kids by the same developer: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nxtapp-4-kids/id441101974?mt=8

Freddy Fraction http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/freddy-fraction/id320728417?mt=8 Many more(FREE) academic game apps by the same developer here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/games-lab-at-ru/id320616512
Freddy the alien has to look at clues with decimal equivalents to the path of fractions that lead to his spaceship. This is a FREE app, which means it can easily be used in a school setting!

Fractions. Smart Pirate http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fractions.-smart-pirate/id486684960?mt=8 More fun academic apps from the same developer here : http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/virtualnye-prostranstva-llc/id486684963
Practice Fractions, Equivalent, Addition and Comparing! Wonderful graphics with easy, medium and hard levels of play. My four year old and my eight year old both enjoy this!


Math Guardians http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-guardians/id513132040?mt=8   (iPad) or http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-guardians-mini/id524271000?mt=8 (iPhone)

AppsForHomeschooling.com had it right when they referred to this app an "adrenaline-pumping (...) battle-style math drill app. It was a huge hit with my kids too! The child chooses his character (the dinosaur is particularly beloved) and then battle with creatures set by the computer (different each stage), while jumping in the air to select numbers. When two numbers are selected a math equation is formed with the numbers, and the child must then pick the correct answer from 3 choices. There is also a practice mode also. With points earned for correct math answers, you earn gems and trophies for different achievements and unlock different characters etc. NO in-app purchases, yay for that! The kids think it is awesome and they are learning!

Update: Math Guardians now includes data tracking which allows parents/teachers to access scoring and progress information for multiple children!

Epic Math  http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/epic-math/id414419801?mt=8
Complete math tasks and earn tokens to spend in the virtual toy shop... my son loves the magic tricks! 

Math Evolve Lite http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-evolve-lite/id482763850?mt=8 a Full version is available also.
A fun shooting game that requires math! Even your most reluctant math user can get into this!

Kids Puzzle Play - Mathematics
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kids-puzzle-play-mathematics/id491263100?mt=8http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kids-puzzle-play-mathematics/id491263100?mt=8
The kids like practicing math by matching these simple pairs of puzzle pieces together to correct the math equation. Topics covered are Addition, Multiplication, Fractions, Subtraction, Division. There is also a Quiz Mode with mixed topics.