Name: Math Tutor Lite 2
Hyperlink: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-tutor-2-lite/id376272010?mt=8
Cost: Free
Pros: Free and includes interactive ways to study addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions. Has practice mode and test mode. Ranges from grades 1-6. Has four different categories including balloon popping, basketball shooting, car racing, and rainfall that provide a visual stimulation for the students and makes it more fun. Tracks your progress in each mathematical category. Has a well organized and useful Help section.
Cons: Not the clearest resolution when fully zoomed in, ads on the bottom of the screen, sound can be irritating and counterproductive, especially in the instruction sections. The tutorial moves way too fast and doesn’t allow appropriate time to read and absorb material being taught.
Classroom Use: Could be very useful in practicing basic math operations. For example, if there is a multiplication quiz that day, the students could be allowed five minutes on this app beforehand in order to practice their multiplication. Also, taking a test on this app could be required every week and since it tracks progress, the students can compare their results to previous weeks. Since it is fun and stimulating, it could also be used as extrinsic motivation for students who behave well in class or meet other classroom expectations.
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