Saturday 19 November 2011

Itunes - Educational Apps


APP
Word Wizard

What is it?

It is a talking movable alphabet with spell check and fun spelling tests, using over 1400 words.  It allows kids to hear the sounds of letters and words, providing phonological and spelling awareness.

Who would it benefit?

It would be beneficial for all students to practice their spelling; however, it is an excellent tool for reluctant readers and writers.

How would you use it?

I would use this with all students to practice their spelling before a spelling test.  Also, students who struggle and become frustrated with writing could use it as a practice tool or as a text to speech tool to check their understanding by hearing the word aloud.   

Cost
$ 3.99


APP
Mathemagics

What is it?
This app provides fun and engaging mental math tricks, presenting various strategies to solve mathematical problems.  It then provides practice questions to check your understanding of the concepts, while working through various levels of proficiency.

Who would benefit from it?

This app is beneficial for students who need extra practice with basic operations. 

How would you use it?
This is an app I would use with all students for mental math practice.  It is a fun way to learn for students who become frustrated easily when struggling with math.  It allows them to practice their skills and they can progress at their own speed.

Cost
$ 0.99

APP
Math Academy - TAG

What is it?
This app is an engaging tool that uses music and sound to provide practice for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.  Students can choose their difficulty level and test themselves with time and endurance.  Students are rewarded with coins, which unlock stickers to collect.    

Who would benefit from it?
This app is beneficial for all students to practice their operation sense, but specifically students who need extra practice.

How would you use it?
This is an app I would use with all students for practice with number and operation sense.  It would be especially useful for junior high students on a Math Individual Program Plan focussing on operation sense with a specific number of digits because it allows you to select an appropriate level.

Cost
$3.99

Group partners blogs to view additional apps:

alanapyke.blogspot.com

bernicecameron.blogspot.com

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