I found the app Itooch math grade 5- lite. Free app for the lite version. The full version is $4.99
Overview: Has five different categories that include: numbers and operations, fractions, measuring and estimating, graphs and stats, and geometry. Each category has different section of test or practice rounds. While answering the questions it keeps a score. You get a box filled for correct answers taken away for incorrect and you need to reach a certain amount.
Pros: The categories are very fitting for this age level. In each round the questions were very similar so it allowed for a good review for the student. I also liked that it was in game form. I found myself not being able to stop until I filled up the score boxes. There is also a little orange guy who makes faces at you and throws things when you answer questions. He was very entertaining to watch. The levels are also set up as a progress chart. It keeps track of how well you did in each level. You can also pull out scratch paper so you can work out the answer to the problem.
Cons: When taking the test portion it was timed. It gave a decent amount of time it can just be more nerve racking when there is time. Obviously, since its the lite version there was a few areas that I’m sure are improved in the full version.
Uses: I would use this as a review or practice for my class. Maybe after learning the lesson on that topic they could play a round. Therefore, I could see who understood it right away. It could also be great for a test review to practice each level. These are even great example questions to ask your classroom even if they are not playing the game.
I really liked this app! I thought it would be good for students to be able to use to help review a certain topic. This would be a great tool to see where a student is because the student actually has to plug in the answer to get it right--it is not multiple choice. Students will most likely keep playing this until they are at least above the line where they started, because if they get it wrong, a box is taken away. I think this is a very beneficial app and would help students improve their math skills. I wonder what the full app would include to make it better, besides being able to answer more questions.
ReplyDeleteThis app is really cool - I would definitely consider buying the full version. I especially like the blackboard utilities provided - being able to do scratch per work digitally is a benefit to the student's organization and to the environment. I also liked the practicality of real trial-and-error math as opposed to "plug in the right answer."
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