Common Core: Standards for Mathematical Content 3.OA.A.1
Represent and solve problems involving multiplication and division.
This app is helpful when learning mathematical concepts. It can be used as a supplemental activity to better explain the process of multiplication and division. This app allows students to play individually or compete in a game format. There is a training session that can be used to practice multiplication and division. There is also an duel section. Students can compete against peers or parents. Each player is set up on their own difficulty level to allow a level playing field. In a duel, players answer questions quickly. The first player to get the correct answer receives a star. First player to 5 stars wins. The app is available on any IOS device. Cost is $2.99 and recommended for ages 4 and up.
This app is so much fun. This app offers more than 100 different games to help students enhance their math skills. A number of different topics are covered including multiplication and division on numerous grade levels. Students can play individually and complete against other students or siblings by moving up the leader board. The app if free, but does have in-app purchases. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
This app was designed to assist in the preparation of students for standardized testing. It covers a wide variety of topics in quiz formats. Students can test their knowledge and allows educators and parents to see where the student is when referring to knowledge. Students are encouraged to continue to work through various quizzes to expand their knowledge and increase their scores. The app is $1.99 and is designed for 3rd grade students. IOS compatible.
This school year I have watched my 3rd grade son struggle to understand common core math. He has gone from an all A student to a struggling math student. As a parent I have struggled to assist him as the new way to do math is much different than I was taught. I am constantly looking for ways to once again make math fun, and help assist him obtain the necessary skills to succeed. On one hand he is asked to throw out answers quickly, yet show his written problems in a lengthy way. We both enjoyed the Fun Math Games app. As we worked through the different skills, I saw things begin to click. Where he once hated the thought of working any math problems, he actually asked us to play it again. This will definitely be an app we continue to use in our household. I think this will also be a fantastic app to recommend for parents to use. It would be difficult to use in a classroom as a free version due to possible ads. If used in a classroom setting you would have to purchase an ad free version is available.
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