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Free iPad Apps for Math
& Science
Karen VitekComputer TeacherSpackenkill SchoolsPoughkeepsie, NY
April 2, 2014
iPad Apps for Math
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Virtual Manipulatives1
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MyScript Calculator
MathTerms
Proportion Solver
5 Dice: Order of Operations
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Virtual Manipulatives
SettingsTypes
• Features
• Shapes, color, snap to grid, numbers on pieces
• You can save your work.
This app provides manipulatives to use on the iPad.
• Fractions
• Decimals
• Percents
MyScript Calculator
NotesOperations
• Features
• Write and calculate without keyboard input
• Portrait or landscape
• Redo and undo functions
This app allows students to use their ownhandwriting to calculate.
• Basic +, -, *, /
• Powers, roots, exponents
• %, |5|
• Brackets
• Constants, i.e., pi
MathTerms
MoreContent
• Features
• Alphabetical indexes
• No Internet connection required for use
This app is from the University of Texas at Austin
• Over 1,000 entries that includes Middle School Math, Algebra and more
• Colorful, annotated illustrations
Proportion Solver
How it worksTypes
• Features
• Enter one ratio and then a value for either the numerator or denominator for the other ratio
This app solves proportions - two equationswith two ratios.
• width/height, Fahrenheit/Celsius, weight/height, mph/meters, U.S. dollars/Euros, pixels/inches, and more
5 Dice: Order of Operations
Game Operations
• Features
• Multiplayer
• Use up to 5 devices and play against classmates
• Built in space for students to solve problems
This app provides a game to practiceorder of operations.
• Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Exponents and brackets
More Math Apps to Explore
• Ooops
• Sketchpad Explorer
• Middle School Math
• HMH Fuse: Geometry CCSS Edition
• Math Snacks HD
• BuzzMath
• Calculus Doodlus
• Algebra Champ
• BrainPOP
• Slope Slider
iPad Apps for Science
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CK-12 studyNow!1
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Science Glossary
goREACT
Solve the Outbreak
EOL
CK-12 studyNow!
ContentUsesTopics
• Features
• Research content for homework assignments
• Learn new concepts
• Prepare for quizzes and tests
• Text, video, interactive objects, images, mind maps, quizzes, and flashcards
This app was developed by the CK-12 Foundation.They provide open-source content and tools for math and science.
• Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and more
Science Glossary
Type of Content
Content
• Features
• Terms are listed alphabetically and key words are linked
• Links to content on the website
This app was created by Visionlearning, Inc.
• Glossary of scientific terms and short biographies that support their site: http://www.visionlearning.com
• Most appropriate for 8th grade students
goREACT
MoreContent
• Features
• Gives hints on reactions to try
• Featured reactions menu to go through themed sets
• Links to more resources
Created by the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago
• Almost 300 virtual chemical reactions
• Images and videos illustrate molecules
• Touch elements in Periodic Table to learn more
Solve the Outbreak
ContentHow it works
• Features
• Learn about diseases and outbreaks
• Learn how the CDC saves lives
• You can also post your score and challenge friends
This app was developed by the Centers forDisease Control and Prevention.
• Get clues, analyze data, solve the scenario to save lives.
• Students are disease detectives
iNaturalist
SharingContent
• Features
• This app can connect to add your data to the Encyclopedia of Life.
• Great for sharing observations on field trips
• Read guide at www.inaturalist.org
This app was created to record observations that can be shared with others.
• Record your observations of the natural world
• Maps and photos
• Create lists
More Science Apps to Explore
• Particle Zoo
• Science360
• Molecules
• Virtual Bacterial ID Lab
• Language Central: Physical Science
• Xperica HD
• NOVA Elements
• WeatherBug
• 3D Cell Simulation & Stain Tool
• Building Serial Circuits Lite
Thank You!