Alicia

10 edu apps

1. 5 Dice: Order of Operations Game. FREE There are not enough reviews for this app as it does not show any. I would use this app to teach about the order of operations after I have introduced them. Most likely, I would use this app for the gifted/talented spectrum as it isn't as easy as it looks as you have to set up a math problem using 5 dice to reach the target score. There is a single player and multiplayer. I would have the students work in small groups if I was using it in the general classroom.

2. HMH Math on the Spot. FREE 3 stars out of 5 with only a few reviews. Most of the reviews show it is wonderful with the content, but it can crash from time to time and it costs money for each facet of Math. ($1.99). For struggling students, or this would be great for parents to have on home iPads. I would use this app in the classroom for students who need extra re-enforcement. I would purchase each facet as needed if the funding was available.

3. Khan Academy. FREE 4 stars out of 5 with over a hundred ratings/reviews. Many of which, are from students themselves. I would use this app on the student iPads as many struggle with the concepts being taught with higher math concepts. The best part, it's free and it covers other academic areas!

4. Math Challenge Camp. FREE 3.5 out of 5 with one rating which stated they needed lower and higher grade levels. This app states its aligned with Common Core for grades 4-7. It is in a game format that chooses random questions in math with a cute interface and gaming feel. I would use this app when students finish work early, as a 5 minute math warm up, or assigned as HW if possible. While it is free, it costs $2.99 to unlock all of the levels.

5. Mathemagics Easy Algebra Fast. $2.99 5 out of 5 stars with 11 ratings/reviews. I would use this app in my Jr. High Math classes to help reenforce concepts. I would use it projected on a white/smart board or for individual use on an iPad. I like this app because it shows a variety of ways to solve specific math problems. (It teaches shortcuts when possible.)

6. Oh No Fractions! FREE 5 out of 5 stars with just a few ratings. This app has students comparing fractions, changing them to percents, and decimals. It also shows what the fractions look like visually with fraction bars to make the comparing more simple for struggling students. A definite use in my math classes!

7. Poetry Creator FREE but offers in app purchases to make the app better. 4 out of 5 stars with over a hundred ratings/reviews. I would use this app in a few content areas when writing poems or working with words, vocabulary definitions, etc. and especially for the students who always say they can't think of anything to write since it has word ideas for sentences that can be used as sentence starters.

8. Quizlet FREE 4.5 out of 5 stars with 25 ratings. I would use this app in any content area that requires a study guide, especially with vocabulary. I would assign the students to create a quizlet and then use it to review or study the first few minutes of class.

9. Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey FREE 4.5 out of 5 stars. This app has snipets from the tv show that I can use to help explain some of the areas I am teaching in Jr. High Science focusing on Space.

10. Brainfeed FREE 5 out of 5 stars. A great app with educational videos for ages 9-11 in all subject areas. I will be using this to enhance my instruction on the topics they have videos for.

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1. Speakaboo Stories: 150+ Children's Books, read along video. FREE 5 out of 5 stars. I will be using this app with a child who is 5 years old for fun and learning as well as a nephew to help improve his reading.

2. Shazam FREE 4.5 out of 5 stars. I love this app! It takes a song I'm listening to and shows me the lyrics as the song is playing. It also has a direct link to purchase songs from iTunes and tags the song so I can go back and review it later.

3. Tripadvisor FREE 4.5 out of 5 stars. This app I will use all of the time to help me identify great hotels, unique places to visit while in cities (as well as areas to stay away from) and great restaurants to visit.

4. All Recipes FREE 5 out of 5 stars. Finally! A way for me to cook with the recipes easily at hand without the worry of flour/ingredients on my keyboard!

5. Money Monitor Free for iPad FREE 4.5 out of 5 stars. I will use this app to for bill reminderes.