Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Math Resources, App Smashing, and Curated App List

Math Resources

Looking for math resources for  math remediation, extension, visualization, or manipulation? The sites below are a great place to start.

First up are some free math apps from the Math Learning Center. These apps allow students to create visual representations to demonstrate understanding of key math concepts. The apps are available from the Apple app store, the Chrome Store, and for web browsers.


Mathbots.com offers math manipulatives, question generators, starters and drills, and other tools such as Times Tables Patterns, Place Value Charts, and Function Machines.



SolveMe Puzzles offers mobiles, mystery grids, and Who AmI? puzzles to support algebraic and mathematical thinking.

A great big thank you to the awesome elementary administrator who shared these with me!

Overwhelmed by the avalanche of apps available for digital learning?



Check out this awesome blog by Learning in Progress. Heidi Neltner breaks down several learning apps into the 4C's: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication, and Collaboration. Best of all, she indicates whether the app is free or paid, includes any age restrictions, and offers possible uses. This is a great post for anyone just starting to integrate digital learning into his/her classroom and for the experienced digital teacher looking for something fresh.

Flipgrid Appsmash Madness 2018



Many BISD teachers are using Flipgrid in their classrooms. As part of its March Madness celebration, Flipgrid has invited educators to share how they are combining apps for learning with Flipgrid. Short on time? Check out the championship round. Have a little time to web surf? Check out some of the other tournament tiers for some great digital learning ideas.