Week Six - Mobile Apps for Mathematics

Some mobile apps that are available for Mathematics are as follows:


WolframAlpha - A knowledge engine that not only computes simple and complex calculations, but also contains links to related problem sets as might be found in a search engine.  It is available for the iPhone, iPad, Android Phones, the nook, the Kindle Fire as well as all other computers that have access to the internet.

Edmodo - Edmodo is a secure, social learning platform for teachers, students, schools and districts. They provide a safe and easy way for a class to connect and collaborate, share content and access homework, grades and school notices. Their goal is to help educators harness the power of social media to customize the classroom for each and every learner.  Edmodo will run on any device that has access to the internet.

Geoboard, by The Math Learning Center  - The Geoboard is a tool for exploring a variety of mathematical topics introduced in the elementary and middle grades. Learners stretch bands around pegs to form line segments and polygons and make discoveries about perimeter, area, angles, congruence, fractions, and more.  This software is compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation) and iPad. Requires iOS 4.3 or later. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.

Sketchpad Explorer - Sketchpad Explorer allows you to drag, manipulate and animate visual mathematics to develop and generalize your understanding of fundamental concepts across elementary math, geometry, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and beyond. Based on the award-winning software The Geometer’s Sketchpad®, the Sketchpad Explorer app allows you to interact with, and investigate, any document created in Sketchpad. With a simple, powerful multitouch interface, Sketchpad Explorer puts mathematical comprehension at your fingertips. This software is compatible with the iPad. Requires iOS 3.2 or later

Algebra 1 by WAGmob - WAGmob brings you Simple 'n Easy, on-the-go learning app for Algebra I.The app helps you understand the basics in a nice and organized manner. App tools include search and facebook integration. Features of the App include tutorials, quizzes, and flashcards. This is not a free app.  The cost at the time of this posting is $1.99. This software is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Requires iOS 5.0 or later.  This developer has software available from the 3rd grade level through Calculus, as well as SATand GMAT Math.