Math Applets and App Review!

IXL Learning-Applet

IXL Learning applet is an awesome app for students of all ages. It is separated into grade level categories, so teachers would just need to select their particular grade level. Once a grade level is selected, it shows all of the math standards for that grade. This makes life a lot easier for teachers, because they will know exactly what material needs to be covered. After you pick a standard and practice area, it will direct you to practice problems. They give a variety of problems for students to work on. I believe this is a great site for students to practice their math skills. 

NCTM- Illuminations Applet Page

This is a great compilation of applets for many different math skills. All of the applets are fun and interactive for students. It would be a great place for students to go to practice their math skills. I would recommend this applet page to other teachers! An example of an applet on this page is Algebra tiles. Students have to solve the equation, substitute in variable expressions, and expand and factor. 

Middle School Algebra- App

This is a great app for middle schoolers to practice their algebra skills. This is fun and different way to look at algebra. This app includes instructional teaching, quizzes, and games on many different math topics. Some of the topics include:

• Words to equations
• Evaluating expressions
• Solving 1 to 2 step equations
• Linear Equations
• Exponential functions
• Rational functions
• Systems of equations

After reading the reviews for the Middle School Algebra, I did not find one review that was negative. The app is free, so many students would be willing to purchase the app on their iPhones or iPads. Many reviews say the the app is very helpful and gave them a better understanding of the math concepts they were learning in school. I would encourage my students to purchase this app for extra practice!