6 Very Good Calculator Apps for Math Teachers

October 21, 2015
When it comes to doing complex mathematical calculations on iPad, yo will definitely need the help of a third party app because iPad comes only with a very basic calculating functionality.  To this end, we have selected for you some of the best calculator apps you can use on your iPad to perform full-on arithmetic equations. Browse through the list and see which ones work for you. Enjoy

1- PhotoMath

‘PhotoMath is the world's smartest camera calculator! Just point your phone camera to a math expression, and PhotoMath will instantly display the answer with detailed step-by-step explanation…Use it to get help when you're stuck with a math problem. Hit the steps button, and see a fully explained step-by-step solution! Check below to see the full list of supported Math problems.’

2- Calculator HD Pro Free

‘Calculator HD Pro Free features a dual-line display that updates live as you type, so you can keep track of both the input and result at the same time. Swipe right on the keyboard for scientific functions, swipe down for a history tape. This version is ad-supported.’

3- Calculator #

‘Calculator # – The free, multi-function calculator for iPhone/iPad is proud to offer a variety of features to satisfy wide ranges of customers: The App possesses a powerful math core and algebra engine with mathematical display support, making it a viable tool for everyone from those looking for basic calculation to more advanced users, such as scientific computation, engineers, and math students. Calculator # makes available everything you need – including a user manual and tutorial video clips ’

4-Calc Made Easy

‘One of the TOP downloaded Calculators for iOS devices. CalcMadeEasy FREE version comes with fully functional Scientific Calculator and Notepad with automatic note taking capability. No Ads. Once start using this, you won’t go to other calculator. It has easy to use tab based interface for easy navigation, built-in auto-note taking capabilities which will automatically record calculations.’

5- PowerOne Scientific Calculator

‘Powerful scientific and graphing calculator includes algebraic, RPN input and over 400 free calculations. Create your own, keep a history and share with others.This Lite version includes 5 templates plus optionally purchase themed bundles via in app purchase or create one of your own. The Pro version offers hundreds of add-ons plus create an unlimited number of templates.’

6- PCalc Lite

‘PCalc is the powerful choice for scientists, engineers, students, programmers, or indeed anybody looking for a feature rich calculator. It includes an optional RPN mode and multi-line display, a choice of button layouts, an extensive set of unit conversions and constants, a paper tape, multiple undo and redo, engineering and scientific notation, as well as support for hexadecimal, octal, and binary calculations.’

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MathStudio App Is Now Free Grab It

October 1 , 2015
The popular graphing calculator MathStudio Express is free today and only for a limited period of time (its regular price is $4,99). This powerful calculator offers more than 200 functions from basic calculations to advanced calculus and is powered with a quick CAS (computer scientific calculator) that beautifully typesets your answers and helps you with solving limits, derivatives, integrals, differential equations and many more.

MathStudio accurately graphs 2D function, vector fields, fractals and images with a lightening speed. It can also graph 3D functions, parametric, spherical, cylindrical and vector fields. MathStudio is among the first apps to introduce time graphing allowing users to create animated plots that graph in space and time using the T variable.

Other interesting features provided by Math studio include: Plot lists of numerical data in scatter, histograms, box and probability plots; create scripts in our powerful programming language that supports variables, loops and even recursion. MathStudio even includes an advanced regression analysis package, choose from several regression functions or create your own!

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8 Great iPad Games to Develop Kids Mathematical Thinking

August 18, 2015
Below is a collection of some of the best iPad math games for young learners. These apps involve strategic use of mathematical skills in working on simulated challenges. While an entertaining source of fun, these games are also ideal for providing kids with a solid math practice to enhance their overall mathematical thinking. Check them out and share with your students.

1- Geoboard 

‘Geoboard is a tool for exploring a variety of mathematical topics introduced in the elementary and middle grades. Learners stretch bands around the pegs to form line segments and polygons and make discoveries about perimeter, area, angles, congruence, fractions, and more.’

2- Math Champ Challenge

‘Math Champ Challenge (Common Core Standards) is the latest educational game from award winning INKids Education. It's designed to help strengthen understanding of Common Core mathematical standards for middle school students (grades 4-7).’

3- Math Doodles

‘This version of "Math Doodles" introduces four challenges plus an additional functional sneak peek challenge that will be made available in it's finished form in a future free update. Each Challenge provides plenty of mathematical practice, within a recreational math setting. The mathematical puzzles allow users to play, explore, and experiment with mathematical concepts, while developing and strengthening their strategy and problem solving skills.’

4- Skip Math

‘Skip Math is a “Doodle Jump” style game (play by tilting the device from side to side) in which a boy or girl character jumps from platform to platform trying not to fall. Unlike “Doodle Jump,” however, children playing Skip Math must land on the platform that correlates to the correct number. ’
6- Grid Lines

‘Grid Lines is a math app intended for upper elementary and middle school students that helps students enjoy practicing plotting ordered pairs on a coordinate grid in all four quadrants.’

7- Math Vs Zombies

Save Yourself from a Zombie Attack using Math as Your Weapon! The Math vs Zombies game contains visually rich environments and extremely fun and addictive game play to keep players engaged for a long time!

8- Meerkat Math

Designed and programmed by two former high school teachers, Meerkat Math is more than just a runner game. Every level is packed full of questions that entertain and enlighten. Complete missions by running through eight mini-games on an island packed full of challenges. Play and level up to unlock all 8 modes.

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A Great New App to Help Kids Practice Math Skills

May 19, 2015
MathSmash: Animal Rescue is a free game based on the popular collapse gaming mechanic that kids love, but driven entirely by students ability to answer math questions correctly.

Your students can practice math skills using a full gaming format and unlike other games - the only way to progress in Math Smash is by answering questions correctly and the best part all of this activity will display on a teacher or parents dashboard.

The game supports over 200 different ways to practice math and if students are having trouble they can click a link and practice that same skill using the traditional interactive question format on
MathGames.com. The app is totally free on Apple and Google with no ads or sign up required.

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Exam Elf Takes The Anxiety And Stress Out Of Math Exams

April 19, 2015
Exam Elf has been developed to help students, teachers and parents when learning and preparing for Common Core State Standards mathematics test exams. Standardized mathematics testing is used heavily in schools to grade students, determine entry into schools and allocate resources. As the importance of the tests increase, parents invest in test preparation and tutors to give their children an advantage. Doing well at exams is not just a matter of knowing the content; it is also knowing how to do an exam.

Exam Elf teaches 12 key exam taking skills including Timing, Focus, Strategy, Quality, Vision and Grasp to ensure students can apply their knowledge and earn the points they deserve.

Exam Elf helps students:

• · Learn all aspects of the exam environment and questions to feel confident
• · Earn belts as they progress through the levels
• · Understand how to effectively manage their time and focus
• · Instantly review strengths and weaknesses
• · Add a parent or teacher to encourage and motivate you

Exam Elf is free for students and teachers to download and use. Parents can pay a one-time fee of $4.99 to have a detailed strengths and weaknesses report emailed to them weekly to show their child’s progress.

Watch this video to learn more about Exam Elf

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