This presentation highlights free iPad apps for Middle School Math and Science.

1. Free iPad Apps
for Math
& Science
Karen Vitek
Computer Teacher
Spackenkill Schools
Poughkeepsie, NY
April 2, 2014

2. iPad Apps for Math
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Virtual Manipulatives1
2
3
5
MyScript Calculator
MathTerms
Proportion Solver
5 Dice: Order of Operations
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3. Virtual Manipulatives
SettingsTypes
• Features
• Shapes, color, snap to grid,
numbers on pieces
• You can save your work.
This app provides manipulatives to use on the iPad.
• Fractions
• Decimals
• Percents

4. MyScript Calculator
NotesOperations
• Features
• Write and calculate without
keyboard input
• Portrait or landscape
• Redo and undo functions
This app allows students to use their own
handwriting to calculate.
• Basic +, -, *, /
• Powers, roots, exponents
• %, |5|
• Brackets
• Constants, i.e., pi

5. MathTerms
MoreContent
• Features
• Alphabetical indexes
• No Internet connection required
for use
This app is from the University of Texas at Austin
• Over 1,000 entries that
includes Middle School Math,
Algebra and more
• Colorful, annotated
illustrations

6. Proportion Solver
How it worksTypes
• Features
• Enter one ratio and then a value
for either the numerator or
denominator for the other ratio
This app solves proportions - two equations
with two ratios.
• width/height, Fahrenheit/Celsius,
weight/height, mph/meters, U.S.
dollars/Euros, pixels/inches, and
more

7. 5 Dice: Order of
Operations
GameOperations
• Features
• Multiplayer
• Use up to 5 devices and play
against classmates
• Built in space for students to solve
problems
This app provides a game to practice
order of operations.
• Addition, subtraction,
multiplication and division
• Exponents and brackets

8. More Math Apps to Explore
• Ooops
• Sketchpad Explorer
• Middle School Math
• HMH Fuse: Geometry CCSS Edition
• Math Snacks HD
• BuzzMath
• Calculus Doodlus
• Algebra Champ
• BrainPOP
• Slope Slider

9. iPad Apps for Science
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CK-12 studyNow!1
2
3
5
Science Glossary
goREACT
Solve the Outbreak
EOL

10. CK-12 studyNow!
ContentUsesTopics
• Features
• Research content for
homework assignments
• Learn new concepts
• Prepare for quizzes and
tests
• Text, video, interactive
objects, images, mind
maps, quizzes, and
flashcards
This app was developed by the CK-12 Foundation.
They provide open-source content and tools for
math and science.
• Life Sciences,
Physical Sciences,
Earth Sciences,
Biology, Chemistry,
Physics and more

11. Science Glossary
Type of ContentContent
• Features
• Terms are listed alphabetically and
key words are linked
• Links to content on the website
This app was created by Visionlearning, Inc.
• Glossary of scientific terms
and short biographies that
support their site:
http://www.visionlearning.com
• Most appropriate for 8th grade
students

12. goREACT
MoreContent
• Features
• Gives hints on reactions to try
• Featured reactions menu to go
through themed sets
• Links to more resources
Created by the Museum of Science
and Industry in Chicago
• Almost 300 virtual chemical
reactions
• Images and videos illustrate
molecules
• Touch elements in Periodic Table to
learn more

13. Solve the Outbreak
ContentHow it works
• Features
• Learn about diseases and outbreaks
• Learn how the CDC saves lives
• You can also post your score and
challenge friends
This app was developed by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
• Get clues, analyze data, solve the
scenario to save lives.
• Students are disease detectives

14. iNaturalist
SharingContent
• Features
• This app can connect to add your
data to the Encyclopedia of Life.
• Great for sharing observations on
field trips
• Read guide at
www.inaturalist.org
This app was created to record observations
that can be shared with others.
• Record your observations of the
natural world
• Maps and photos
• Create lists

15. More Science Apps to Explore
• Particle Zoo
• Science360
• Molecules
• Virtual Bacterial ID Lab
• Language Central: Physical Science
• Xperica HD
• NOVA Elements
• WeatherBug
• 3D Cell Simulation & Stain Tool
• Building Serial Circuits Lite

16. Thank You!