Math+Apps

=Calc Pro HD=
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 * Purpose:** Standard and scientific calculators.
 * Review: ** Offers a choice of calculator styles. There is a nice feature called the “tape” that tracks the work done on the calculator.

= Geoboard=
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 * Purpose:** Learners stretch bands around pegs to form line segments and polygons and make discoveries about perimeter, area, angles, congruence, and fractions.
 * Review:** This is an interactive peg board where you can stretch multiple rubber bands of different colors across two or more pegs to form different shapes. Clicking on the i in the lower right corner of the screen will give an explanation of the functions of each button on the main page.

= Hands-On 1: The Fun Way to Learn Algebra = = = =Quick Graph=
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 * Purpose:** To help students understand algebraic equations using visual models.
 * Review:** Students are prompted to watch video instructions at the beginning of each lesson. There are currently 3 lessons available. The instructions show how to use the program as well as explain concepts in algebra. Students cannot start the practice exercises until they have completed viewing the video. In the practice problems, students solve problems using visual models, and then can check their own work, or have the app check it for them. Problems seem to be fairly simple, but this app may be helpful for students that need extra practice or re-teaching.
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 * Purpose:** Graph algebraic equations.
 * Review:** Same as graphing calculator but limited to graphing.

=** USA Today for iPad **= This is an online newspaper. The article layout more closely resembles an actual news article than certain other news apps, with columns and no scrolling. The “snapshot” section features tiny polls that any reader can participate in, with opinion questions ranging from sports events to recipes. The poll results might be used in a math classroom or some other class that uses surveys.
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