Numeracy

As the ipad is essentially a form of computer, number crunching and working with formulae are functions it can easily handle, so it is no surprise that there are many numeracy apps available on the App Store. There is still plenty of scope however for apps written specifically for teaching and learning purposes.

EZ 4 Calculator (£1.99)

Beautifully designed calculator which is simple in portrait mode and scientific in landscape - brilliant.

Sudoku Tablet (free)

There are many many sudoku apps out there but this free one is sufficient for most learning purposes.

Alien Kids Math Free (free/£1.49)

Simple and visual app to help with basic addition, subtraction and counting - paid version adds extras.

I Am Learning: KS2 Maths (£1.49)

Part of ‘I Am Learning’ range of apps from UK web based homework & revision site - also a GCSE app.

Mia’s Playground (free)

Great app for developing the classification and sorting skills of younger learners.

LUDO board game (free/£1.49)

Traditional board game for up to four players ported to the iPad - good for learning to count.

Math Magic (£0.69)

Simple maths game with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division sums - for young children.

Super 7 (£0.69)

Maths game based around the number 7 - visually strong with great graphics.

Numbers (£6.99)

Spreadsheet designed for the iPad for those who need to do some serious number crunching.

Math Bingo (£0.69)

Maths game using bingo - answer addition, subtraction, division & multiplication sums to win.

Numulus (£0.69)

Fun maths app where you have to make calculations with coloured numbers to progress.

TallyPad (free)

Simple but useful app for counting and adding up scores - good for class polling and voting.

iMathmatics (free/£1.99)

Maths encyclopaedia with masses of number-based info on algebra, geometry, trigonometry, etc.

Ace Multiply Matrix HD (free/£1.19)

Engaging app which uses a wooden style checkerboard to test mental arithmetic.

Squeebles (£0.69)

Times table app meant for young learners - answer questions correctly to release more squeebles!

iFormulae (free)

Straightforward collection of mathematical formulae and equations with examples for KS3 and 4.

Quick Graph (free)

Powerful graphing calculator which produces 2D and 3D charts and models - KS 3 and 4.

Fraction Basics (free)

Set of video animations with synthesised voice over explaining all about fractions.

Fraction Monkeys (£0.69)

Explains fraction with the use of cute monkeys which need to be placed in the correct position along a line.

100’s Board (£1.49)

Versatile grid app which can be used for many maths exercises - could be fun in the classroom.

The Counting Game (£0.69)

Basic but fun counting app where you choose the number to be counted with and then face a quiz.

I Have (free)

Really engaging and slightly addictive mental maths app with 4 players.

neu.Calc (£0.69)

Comprehensive scientific and financial calculator app suitable for KS3 and above.

MATHsKOOL 1 (£1.99)

Set of six maths apps which give info and set questions for a range of abilities.

Digicubes (free)

Really useful app which has cubes that change colour depending on how many are linked together.

Eggs on Legs (£0.69)

Fun little maths game for younger learners which involves throwing a ball at an egg to reveal answers.

Simple Math (free)

Maths quiz based on addition, subtraction, multiplication and division for young learners.

Pizza Fractions (free)

Simple and fun introduction to fractions using a pizza & its segments - suitable for primary schools.

Dotty Shapes for iPad (£1.99)

Pleasant and engaging number and alphabet games based on shapes.

Math Formulas (£0.69)

Reference set of over 100 maths formulas for secondary school students.

Animals Counting Writing game (free/£1.49)

Young children’s app for learning to spell and draw numbers.

Math Drills (free/£1.49)

App for learning addition, subtraction, multiplication & division - nice graphics.

Proportion Solver (free)

Useful app which helps solve proportion problems with a straightforward well-designed interface.

Jumbo Calculator (free)

A nice big full screen calculator which is free and has no ads - great for small hands.

PopMath Maths plus (£0.69)

Delightful young children’s app which uses floating bubbles (and sounds) to learn maths sums.

Algebra Touch Intro (free/£1.99)

App to take learners through the basics of algebra - free version has first five lessons.

Grid Guru (£0.69)

Interesting app which tackles long multiplication by splitting the sum into component parts via grids.

Mathemagics (£1.49)

App for learning and practicing mental maths inc. addition, multiplication, square numbers, division etc.

Math ref (free/£0.69)

Essentially a reference book with over 1400 formulas, tips and equations - KS 3, 4 and beyond.

Number Bonds (£1.99)

Numeracy app which has impressive (if elaborate) graphics which could keep learner engaged.

MathBlaster (£1.99)

Brilliant arcade game that involves solving maths problems in order to progress - primary level.

Trigonir (£1.49)

Visually engaging method of learning about trigonometry to very sophisticated level.

Virtual Manipulatives (free)

Another really useful app for 1 to 1 work with a learner trying to understand fractions & percentages.