{"id":646,"date":"2024-01-12T19:47:52","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T18:47:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/safelagoon.com\/en\/newblog\/?p=646"},"modified":"2024-01-15T12:06:43","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T11:06:43","slug":"10-cool-math-app-games-that-teachers-and-kids-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/safelagoon.com\/en\/blog\/balance\/10-cool-math-app-games-that-teachers-and-kids-love\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Cool math app games that teachers and kids love"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There are tons of benefits to be had by tech savvy kids who can navigate through the muck to uncover the gems of the digital frontier.\u00a0 Not sure where to start? Next time your youngster is in need of some screen-based stimulation, consider these 10 educational and fun math\u00a0apps for kids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a rundown of the 10 best math apps that both teachers and students adore:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
App Name<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Prodigy Game<\/td>A free, game-based learning platform designed for grades 1-8 that teachers use for classroom and homework activities, making math fun and interactive.<\/td><\/tr>
Math Training for Kids<\/td>This Android app introduces the four fundamental math operations through exercises and games, ideal for children aged 3 and up.<\/td><\/tr>
CK12<\/td>Offers a comprehensive range of educational materials beyond math, including adaptive practices and interactive learning activities, suitable for high school students.<\/td><\/tr>
Colorado\u2019s PhET<\/td>Provides animated math and science simulations that serve as excellent tools for understanding complex concepts, with many free resources available online.<\/td><\/tr>
Photomath<\/td>A revolutionary app that solves math problems via camera input, offering step-by-step solutions, and serves as a study aid for a variety of math levels.<\/td><\/tr>
Khan Academy<\/td>Renowned for its extensive video lessons on a multitude of subjects, including math, it features a dashboard for progress tracking for students, parents, and teachers.<\/td><\/tr>
GeometryPad<\/td>Especially good for tablets, this app aids in understanding geometric concepts through hands-on practice with measurements, shapes, and sketches.<\/td><\/tr>
BuzzMath<\/td>A web-based application aligned with CCSS, providing over 3,000 problems, interactive learning, and detailed reporting tools for tracking progress.<\/td><\/tr>
Brainscape Flashcards<\/td>Utilizes a cognitive-based approach to create personalized study plans and flashcard functions, perfect for high school students learning formulas.<\/td><\/tr>
Komodo Math<\/td>Tailored for children aged 5 to 11, Komodo focuses on building a strong math foundation with brief, engaging learning sessions across various devices.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Teachers and parents alike are now using apps for kids<\/a> to help their students acquire mathematical skills easily while having fun with numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Prodigy Game \u2013 math app<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Fun with math \u2013 Prodigy Game is a go to favorite<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meant for students of grades 1-8, Prodigy Game<\/a> is available for free on iOS, Android and web platforms. Teachers love this game-based learning program because it allows them to use games in classroom and for homework assessment projects and make learning a fun activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The app offers built-in diagnostic test which generates real-time reports on students\u2019 progress and helps teachers identify their strengths and weaknesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Math Training for Kids \u2013 math app<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A classic Android math app<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meant for students of ages 3 and up, Math Training for Kid<\/a>s is an Android-based app helps students to pick up four basic concepts of Math \u2013 addition, subtraction, multiplication and division \u2013 quite easily. You will find tons of interesting exercises and games to give kids much needed practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. CK12 \u2013 math app<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Not just Math \u2013 a whole bunch of great educational material can be found here at CK-12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A free app, available on Android, iPhone or iPad, Windows 8 or 10 and web platforms, CK-12<\/a> pairs high-quality content with latest technology. The interactive learning activities it offers include adaptive practice, PLIX, and simulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High School students would love its BrainGenie section while those who specifically want to develop their Algebra Proficiency and Higher Mathematics skills should delve into its FlexMath section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teachers love the app because it is easily accessible anytime, anywhere; and include workbooks, quizzes and tests too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Colorado\u2019s PhET \u2013 math app<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is a treasure trove of math goodness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colorado\u2019s University PhET simulations project<\/a> is quite popular as a classroom tool in progressive Maths and Science teachers. The animated illustrations can easily be incorporated into lectures as well as homework assignments to help students understand certain concepts easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While PhET app is available for $0.99 for Android and iPhone\/iPad users, K-12 students can access its PhET simulations online External link <\/a> for free to study mathematical concepts like Projectile Motion, Calculus Grapher, and Arithmetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Photomath \u2013 point and shoot math app<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Take a picture of your math problems and the app helps you solve them<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available for free on both Android<\/a> and iOS<\/a> platforms, Photomath allows you to snap a picture of the math problem and get its step-by-step solution! From basic arithmetic to fractions to trigonometry to linear and quadratic equations, it can help you with a lot of Math problems quite easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While a good teacher will certainly never allow you to use this app in a classroom, teachers do recommend it as a study support too that students can use at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Khan Academy \u2013 math app and more<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The wrath of Khan? Nope \u2013 actually a leader in online education for kids<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salman Khan, the founder of Khan Academy<\/a>, uploaded videos on Algebra on YouTube with a purpose to provide remote tutoring to his cousin. The videos got more views than he expected and today Khan Academy offers free video lessons to all students through its apps and website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One can learn anything here \u2013 from counting to calculus. There is a dashboard which allows students, parents, and teachers to track the progress of students too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. GeometryPad \u2013 math app<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Geometry pad \u2013 great on tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free for\u00a0Android<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0iOS<\/a>, the app is loved by teachers for making the understanding of geometric concepts easier and ensures better student engagement in class. Teachers can also give assignments for home using it, in which students can practice taking measurements and using the compass. Kids experiment with different geometric shapes and create complex geometric sketches too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. BuzzMath \u2013 math app<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Buzz math \u2013 Anytime Anywhere<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buzz math<\/a>\u00a0interactive math taken to the next level. Primarily a web-based app, it offers over 3,000 problems that are aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Teachers love it because it is accessible from any device, offers a variety of input styles, and its detailed reporting tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Brainscape Flashcards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Available in iOS and Android<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available on both\u00a0iOS<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Android<\/a>\u00a0based platforms.\u00a0Brainscape Flashcards<\/a>\u00a0is unique because it gathers inputs from a student and then creates a study plan tailored to him or her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Math tutors<\/a>\u00a0love it for its flashcard function which is quite useful when it comes to helping high school students learn their formulas. Flashcard repetitions in the app are timed according to the individual\u2019s cognitive requirements and have been scientifically proven to help you learn better in half the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Komodo math<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Designed by teachers for families, Komodo builds a solid foundation in maths for children aged 5 to 11. It works on all devices and doesn\u2019t keep kids at the screen for long periods<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expertly designed interactive math practice and animated videos. Motivation built-in to keep learners on track. The app includes over 500 learning games and educational videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So that\u2019s our recommended top 10 in an age when attention spans of students\u00a0are\u00a0 diminishing rapidly and gadgets play a major role in their lives. We hope that this list helps forward-thinking\u00a0parents and teachers to\u00a0find new ways to help their students learn better and keep them interested in their studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For further insights on monitoring your kids\u2019s online activity and other healthy and fun ways to use technology\u00a0visit our blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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