Speaking Times Table HD

Speaking Times Table HD is an excellent iOS app for kids wanting to learn their times tables.  This is a fun app that uses a Monkey theme to learn their tables in a safe environment w/ fun filled graphics and sounds.  Best of all, Speaking Times tracks student's scoring and shows which problems they get wrong and what the correct answer is to help w/ learning.  They can even be tested to see how well they've done.

I highly recommend checking out Speaking Times Table HD by clicking here!!!

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TowerStorm

TowerStorm is a fantastic free iOS app/broswer based game for Game Based Learning in the subjects of Math & Literacy. As w/ any game created by the award winning company DimensionU, this game takes place in a multiplayer 3D virtual world.  Players can create their avatar and unlock special power ups as they immerse themselves in a fun 3D world while solving problems in Math/Literacy aligned to Common Core Standards.  Best of all, the game tracks a players score and generates detail reports as well as lets a player customize and select what problems they want to encounter (i.e. Algebra, Vocabulary, etc.).  Also, TowerStorm has high replay value as each game lasts only 5 minutes and has students trying to answer as many questions correct as they can while trying t
o score points by changing the color of rings on the Tower.

I highly recommend checking out TowerStorm by clicking here!!!

For more DimensionU games click here.

For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.
To find TowerStorm on Edshelf click here.

* DimensionU is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Yogome Math Games

To celebrate Yogome's 2 year anniversary they are listing all their wonderful iOS/Android Math games/apps for free.  Yogome is one of my favorite companies for making fun beautiful looking iOS/Android apps starring their famous characters Yogotars.

I highly recommend checking out Yogome by clicking here!!!

Be sure to pick up these games if u haven't, as they are all free from Dec 18th-20th.

Math Heroes 1 - Basic Operationshttp://bit.ly/MathHeroes-1

Math Dojo 2 - Fun Subtractions for Kidshttp://bit.ly/MathDojo2

Math Dojo 3 - Fun Multiplications for Kidshttp://bit.ly/MathDojo3

Math Dojo 4 - Fun Divisions for Kidshttp://bit.ly/MathDojo4

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Math File Folder Games

Math File Folder Games is an excellent company for finding inexpensive or free educational iOS apps for Math.  These games are fun to play and high replay value being multi-player via bluetooth which allows players to play the same game on separate devices.  Also, MFFG games have interactive "whiteboards" to work out problems, scoring that can be emailed to parents/teachers, and more.

Here is a list of their games... http://www.mathfilefoldergames.com/my-math-apps/

5 Dice: Order of Operations Game

(Cost: FREE!)
5 Dice: Order of Operations Game is a math app intended for upper elementary and middle school students that helps students enjoy practicing their order of operations. Read More Here

4 Dice: Fraction Games

(Cost: $1.99)
4 Dice: Fraction Games is a math app for middle school and upper elementary students. The goal of the game is to present fractions in a way that is both conducive to learning and fun. Read More Here

Ordered Fractions: Comparing & Ordering Fractions

(Cost: $1.99)

Ordered Fractionsgame begins by pressing the button that rolls the dice. Students then insert these numbers into the boxes on the board, which creates the fractions. Students then position the fractions in ascending order by comparing fractions. Read more here

Grid Lines: Ordered Pair Game

(Cost: $1.99)

Grid Lines is a Battleship-style math app used to teach students the coordinate plane. Students will get practice plotting points on a coordinate plane by playing a game similar to Battleship. Read more here

Tangram Chess: Transformation Games

(Cost: $1.99)

Tangram Chess For Kids, Translations (slides), Rotations (turns) and Reflections (flips). Every game of Tangram Chess has its own story. Some are long-drawn out strategic affairs; others can be quick, but complicated, tactical battles. The winner is the player who can out-think his or her opponent, and make the best plans for attack and defence. Read more here

Skip Math: Skip Counting Games

(Cost: $0.99)
Skip Math is a simple math game that helps practices skip counting. Skip Math is a a Doodle Jump style math game in which a girl or boy who jump from platform to platform counting by a certain number. Read more here

Jack and the Beanstalk a Mathematical Adventure

Hi, my name is Jack. I know you have all heard of me before, I'm the guy who climbs an enormous beanstalk to retrieve the princesses amulet. But today I would like to tell you the real story of HOW I was actually able to accomplish such a feat.  Read more here

*MathFileFolderGames is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits

iPractice Math

iPractice Math is one of my favorite free sites for all things Math.  This simple to use site w/ educational portal allows educators to track and manage students as they progress through any area of Math.  iPractice has an abundance of resources for educators and students such as, problem walkthroughs, printables/worksheets, definitions, tutorials, and much much more.  Best of all are the detailed reports that educators can generate to assess students.

I highly recommend checking out iPractice Math by clicking here!!!

*iPractice Math is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Math Monsters Bingo

Math Monsters Bingo is a fun free iOS app for learning basic Math skills (i.e. adding, subtracting, etc.).  The goal is simple, try to find the monster under the Bingo cards which represent answers and achieve the highest score/BINGO.  This game has high replay value and best of all tracks students scores that allows multiple players on the same device.

I highly recommend checking out Math Monsters Bingo by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.
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Teachley: Mt. Multiplis

Teachley: Mt. Multiplis is a fun new free iPad app that helps students w/ their basic multiplication skills.  The reason I really love this game is that it takes a different approach to learning Math by avoiding drill a practice and focus on computational thinking as players build bridges w/ their multiplication skills.  This is great for Game Based Learning as well as Differentiating Instruction, and has high replay value for students.  Also, Teachly is aligned to Common Core Standards.

I highly recommend checking out Teachley: Mt. Multiplis by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Educational iOS Apps click here.

*Teachley is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Flashcard Ninja

Flashcard Ninja is a fun free (today) iOS app for learning addition and subtraction.  This highly interactive app has students try to attack the correct number by slashing at them Ninja style w/ a swip of the finger as they learn their basic Math facts 1-20.  Best of all, a user can record their own ninja sounds by using the iOS devices built in microphone.

I highly recommend checking out Flashcard Ninja by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.
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Solvy

Solvy looks to be a real interesting site to keep an eye on when it debuts.  It is designed to help educators and students solve real world Math problems.  For example, if a student wanted to be an architect or see how things were built, this would be a great tool.  Also, this is a great tool w/ educational portal that allows educators to select what topics they want to cover while Solvy automatically grades their work.  This allows educators to assess and differentiate instruction for each student.

I highly recommend checking out Solvy by clicking here!!!

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Below is a brief demo...

Math Blast

Math Blast is a fun free (free today) iOS game for practicing basic Math skills (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc.).  The goal is simple guide your rocket ship to the correct answer while avoiding comets and collecting UFOs.  A user can play Level mode or custom.  Level mode tracks multiple players making it ideal for classrooms and having a high replay value.

I highly recommend checking out Math Blast by clicking here!!!

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For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.

Pick-a-Path

Pick-a-Path is a fun mobile (iOS/Android) app for Math that has students practicing concepts such as:  powers of 10, fractions, decimals, and more.  Students try to reach a target number while navigating through a maze of different pathways.  Pick-a-Path has 7 levels w/ 7 stages each for players to play trying to earn as many star fish as possible making it a game w/ high replay value.

I highly recommend checking out Pick-a-Path by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.
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Monster Squeeze

Everyday Mathematics Monster Squeeze is a fun multiplayer iOS game that is free today.  This game has students trying to guess the correct number on a number line.  When a player guessing wrong the higher/lower numbers get covered by a monster until a player guesses the correct number.  There are a total of 5 rounds and this is a very easy and fun app for Game Based Learning in Math.

I highly recommend checking out Monster Squeeze by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.

TowerStorm

TowerStorm is a fantastic free iOS app for Game Based Learning in the subjects of Math & Literacy. As w/ any game created by the award winning company DimensionU, this game takes place in a multiplayer 3D virtual world.  Players can create their avatar and unlock special power ups as they immerse themselves in a fun 3D world while solving problems in Math/Literacy aligned to Common Core Standards.  Best of all, the game tracks a players score and generates detail reports as well as lets a player customize and select what problems they want to encounter (i.e. Algebra, Vocabulary, etc.).  Also, TowerStorm has high replay value as each game lasts only 5 minutes and has students trying to answer as many questions correct as they can while trying t
o score points by changing the color of rings on the Tower.

I highly recommend checking out TowerStorm by clicking here!!!

For more DimensionU games click here.

For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.
To find TowerStorm on Edshelf click here.

* DimensionU is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Math File Folder Games

Math File Folder Games is an excellent company for finding inexpensive or free educational iOS apps for Math.  These games are fun to play and high replay value being multi-player via bluetooth which allows players to play the same game on separate devices.  Also, MFFG games have interactive "whiteboards" to work out problems, scoring that can be emailed to parents/teachers, and more.

Here is a list of their games... http://www.mathfilefoldergames.com/my-math-apps/

5 Dice: Order of Operations Game

(Cost: FREE!)
5 Dice: Order of Operations Game is a math app intended for upper elementary and middle school students that helps students enjoy practicing their order of operations. Read More Here

4 Dice: Fraction Games

(Cost: $1.99)
4 Dice: Fraction Games is a math app for middle school and upper elementary students. The goal of the game is to present fractions in a way that is both conducive to learning and fun. Read More Here

Ordered Fractions: Comparing & Ordering Fractions

(Cost: $1.99)

Ordered Fractionsgame begins by pressing the button that rolls the dice. Students then insert these numbers into the boxes on the board, which creates the fractions. Students then position the fractions in ascending order by comparing fractions. Read more here

Grid Lines: Ordered Pair Game

(Cost: $1.99)

Grid Lines is a Battleship-style math app used to teach students the coordinate plane. Students will get practice plotting points on a coordinate plane by playing a game similar to Battleship. Read more here

Tangram Chess: Transformation Games

(Cost: $1.99)

Tangram Chess For Kids, Translations (slides), Rotations (turns) and Reflections (flips). Every game of Tangram Chess has its own story. Some are long-drawn out strategic affairs; others can be quick, but complicated, tactical battles. The winner is the player who can out-think his or her opponent, and make the best plans for attack and defence. Read more here

Skip Math: Skip Counting Games

(Cost: $0.99)
Skip Math is a simple math game that helps practices skip counting. Skip Math is a a Doodle Jump style math game in which a girl or boy who jump from platform to platform counting by a certain number. Read more here

Jack and the Beanstalk a Mathematical Adventure

Hi, my name is Jack. I know you have all heard of me before, I'm the guy who climbs an enormous beanstalk to retrieve the princesses amulet. But today I would like to tell you the real story of HOW I was actually able to accomplish such a feat.  Read more here

*MathFileFolderGames is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits

Math Heroes 1

Math Heroes 1 is a excellent iOS app for students learning basic Math skills such as: addition, multiplication, division, and subtraction.  As w/ all Yogome games this app is beautiful designed filled w/ their stunning animated characters.  Math Heroes is a fighting-style game where users learn skills by solving basic equations.  As they progress further through the game not only do they unlock secret items and more levels (5 different mini-games), they learn new "fighting" moves.  This makes for a fun and engaging game w/ high replay value for kids.  Best of all the game remembers where a student leaves off and parents can monitor their kids through email updates.

I highly recommend checking out Math Heroes 1 by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board of Educational iOS apps click here.
For more info check out Edshelf.

*Yogome is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Algebra Touch

Algebra Touch is an excellent iOS app for those wanting practice w/ their Algebra skills.  This simple to use app uses the iOS device touch capabilities to drag variables around in an equation, tapping to simplify, and drawing lines to eliminate identical terms.  Also, a user can create their own problems to help them w/ self guided learning and differentiate their own instruction.

I highly recommend checking out Algebra Touch by clicking here!!!

Here is a list of what is covered:

• Simplification
• Like Terms
• Commutativity
• Order of Operations
• Factorization
• Prime Numbers
• Elimination
• Isolation
• Variables
• Basic Equations
• Distribution
• Factoring Out
• Exponent Product Rule
• Exponent Quotient Rule

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For my Pinterest board on Educational iOS Apps click here.

iPractice Math

iPractice Math is a excellent all-in-one solution for Math.  This is an excellent resource for students/teachers wanting help in all areas of Math (i.e. Geometry, Decimals, Fractions, and more.  Also, this is a great place for real-time online help w/ practice problems and worksheets.  Finally, through a free educational portal parents and educators are able to track student's usage and see how well they are doing on any given subject or problem (displaying right/wrong answers).  This is a great way to assess student progress and differentiate instruction.

I highly recommend checking out iPractice Math by clicking here!!!

*iPractice Math is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Shapes - 3D Geometry Learning

Shapes is a new iOS app that is fantastic for learning and manipulating geometric shapes.  It lets a student control different shapes such as: prisms, pyramids, platonic solids, etc. while using familiar and easy to use hand gestures to change colors, zoom in/out, etc.

Below is a list of features...

- Select 27 unique shapes
- Choose from a variety of: prisms, pyramids, Platonic solids, solids of revolution
- Unfold shapes into different net combinations
- Explore transparent surfaces mode
- Highlight the vertices and edges
- Color selected elements
- Use simple gesture control
- Rotate the shapes in any direction
- Zoom in and out by pinch and spread gestures
- Align to basic position by double tap

I highly recommend checking out Shapes - 3D Geometry Learning by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Educational iOS Apps click here.
For more info check out Edshelf.

Matchmatics

Matchmatics is a super fun iOS game that helps students practice their basic Math skills.  It's a simple yet challenging game that has students moving a match stick to solve the corresponding equation.  Ideally it is designed for El Ed aged students but older kids should have fun too.

I highly recommend checking out Matchmatics by clicking here!!!
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For my Pinterest board on Educational iOS Apps click here.

Splash Math

Splash Math is an excellent iPad app that can be downloaded by individual grade or in a complete package of 1st-5th.  Splash Math is a very visual app that uses educational games and activities to teach Math skills in the different grade levels.  These apps are aligned to Common Core Standards, track student progress in real-time, is self paced for each individual learning, and has lots of resources such as worksheets and more.

I highly recommend checking out Splash Math by clicking here!!!

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