There's an App for That

There are literally thousands of math apps for kids available. Most of these focus on helping kids get better at adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing or concepts like shapes, time or measurement. While these apps can be helpful many of them do not give kids a chance to practice the higher order thinking that is part of today's math programs.
We have done our research and have a number of apps that we would recommend. These apps allow for more problem solving, creative thinking and application of math concepts.
The first app we would like to highlight is Math Lands.

Mathlands

iTunes Description
Kids are too often faced with math exercises that are mechanical and dull. They learn to solve problems without any real understanding of the underlying mathematics. MathLands was designed by game lovers and teachers to remedy this problem. In this interactive app, kids will be asked to exercise logical and critical thinking but in the context of gameplay and puzzle-solving. The concept is called "learning through play" and it will change children's attitudes towards math.



Teachers and parents who are looking for more engaging problem solving resources will love this app. Especially our puzzles and games and our unique *interactive* word problems written in the form of funny comic strips.