Sunday, April 20, 2014

Blog Post #13

This week I have been instructed to create my own blog post assignment for EDM 310. The assignment is for each student to research mathematical applications for students to use on their smart phones or tablets. Students are to pick 2 or more applications and explain why they would be good resources.

three students around a computer with shapes and math equations flying around their heads
The first app is WolframAlpha. This app is capable of computing practically any mathematical process with the easy to follow step by step methods. While this app can compute things such as integrals or derivatives, it is also capable of defining different mathematical principles. This app can be purchased for only $2.99. Another beneficial app is Math Ref. This app gives students the ability to access over 1,400 formulas, figures, and examples. This app is easy to navigate through and students have results rather quickly. This app is $0.99 on itunes. The final app that I have found to be actually entertaining is Sky Numbers. This app is more of a game rather than a source of information. I think this app is a good choice for students because it is in a game format rather than a boring computation format. Many students hate math because they find it boring. With this app students can work on their addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills while competing for a high score. This app can be purchased from itunes for $2.99.
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  1. Alyx KellamApril 24, 2014 at 3:52 PM

    I think this is a really good idea. More technology is being used in the classroom, and pretty soon technology will be used for math, too. I would have never though of using technology for math, but now I think it is something that teachers should start thinking about.

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  2. UnknownApril 25, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    Holly, I think it is really cool you have found math apps for students to use. While in the classroom for my field experience, I realized they were only using reading apps. It's great that you're thinking ahead, and hopefully one day math apps will be implemented into the classrooms. We need to keep these in mind as we become teachers. Good job!

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