Math Shake With Schools
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Some say the best ideas come from far way. If so that might explain this dynamic story problem tutorial, created by New Zealand elementary teachers; the same team that also made Silent Light, a classroom noise monitor. It's one of the few story problem apps we've encountered, and while it's not perfect, it's worth a second look. Why? Story problems are ideal combinations of reading and math; two of the "three Rs." Touching key words in a paragraph turns them into parts of the math equation that lies at the center of a sentence like "There are 7 tomato plants in the carton. If one costs $4, how much will they all cost?" OK -- not the most exciting reading... but the magic happens when you touch the words to see them turn into the math equations. This app could be useful for a child who is in the early stages of story problems. You can then use a white board to work out the problem. Only then can you enter your answer. There are six levels, and you can request addition, subtraction, multiplication or division. Content includes access to tools, including tens frames, number matrixes, fraction parts, number lines and counters.
$4.99, iPad
Teaches: math, reading, story problems, math facts, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
CTR Rating: 82.5%