IPAD+APPS

__ Useful IPAD APPS __ 1. Dot Grapher

DotGrapher is a game that works on students understanding of slope. The object of the game is to knock out as many green globs as possible with a line. Students need to have a basic understanding of slope and be able to write graphing equations. This is a fun and affective tool to help students learn the basic principles of graphing equations. Overall the Ipad App is somewhat lacking. It has a very basic interface and doesn't require that you write the formulas properly. There is a free online version http://david.blackledge.com/greenGlobs.html if your students don't have IPads. **Cost**: $.99 **Impact:** Mostly beneficial for the Algebra 1 and 2 classes. **Ease of use:** Easy to use. Interface is very basic and could better laid out. media type="youtube" key="X64psTYWCHQ" height="174" width="280" align="center"

Quick video demonstration of the game.

2. Sketch Explorer



Sketch Explorer is an excellent App for Algebra 1 students and Geometry students. This app allows hands on exploration, as well as games to practice skills. The App is very well laid out and is extremely easy to use. **Cost**: Free I**mpact**: Geometry and Algebra **Ease of use:** Very well laid out App; very easy to use interface.

3. Khan Academy



Khan Academy is an excellent resource for both teachers and students. Khan provides detailed video instruction on a plethora of math topics. As a teacher, Khan videos provide me another angle on how to teach a certain topic. I usually have my tried and true way on how to do something, but that is not always effective for some students. Khan usually gives me two or three diffrent ways to approach a topic or problem. Both experienced and inexperienced teachers can benefit from Khan videos.

**Cost**: Free

I**mpact**: All of Math

**Ease of use:** Very easy to use. Videos are segmented into small 10:00 minute topics.