Here are some apps that could be really useful during a unit on fractions. I love the fact that although they are free, they aren't buggy, give appropriate feedback, and are easy to use. As someone who has spent endless hours cutting, laminating, and attaching magnets to hundreds and hundreds of tiny fraction slices, my favorite is definitely the first app on the list!
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/virtual-manipulatives!/id471341079?mt=8
(Free) Virtual fraction manipulatives that go up to 1/12. Offers block and
circle models, labeled or unlabeled pieces, decimal/percent labeling options, pieces
that layer nicely over each other and snap to each other. Students can also
draw, erase, and take a picture of their work. Way easier to work with than
paper or plastic pieces…especially when working with eights, tenths, etc.
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/geoboard-by-math-learning/id519896952?mt=8
(Free) Digital version of the classic geoboard…Great in conjunction with problems
that involve shapes that are fractional parts of other shapes
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/oh-no-fractions!-curious-hat/id593418681?mt=8
(Free) Compare fractions and use a visual block model to check
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tiny-fractions/id570161866?mt=8
(Free) 3 units that teach about estimating, ordering, and comparing fractions.
It models the concepts, gives feedback, and tracks progress…good for a group
that has a variety of levels and need to get to the skills at different paces…
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/chicken-coop-fractions-game/id484561886?mt=8
(Free) Really challenging…Estimate the spot on the number line (which is
labeled as decimals) where the fraction should land
- https://itunes.apple.com/app/everyday-mathematics-equivalent/id417016316?mt=8
(Sometimes Free) This is a virtual card game that has the
students match cards with equivalent fractions. The cards are labeled and shaded…
- https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/basic-fraction/id460652734?mt=8 (Free) Covers a wide range of fraction concepts, includes feedback and review games.
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/motion-math-zoom/id451793073?mt=8 (2.99) Decimal placement on number line, students need to zoom in and out to see more/less detail.
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/motion-math/id392489333?mt=8 (1.99) Helps students visualize placement of fractions on a number line, fun movement aspect great for kinesthetic learners.
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