I LOVE finding new applications that I have never heard of
or used before in my classroom. The following are some great applications that
can help students with math fact fluency. These seem like great resources for a
teacher’s AT toolkit. These applications will not only make for great use in
the classroom, they will help my nephew in 4th grade master his math
facts.
1) FASTT Math (Fluency and Automaticity Through Systematic
Teaching with Technology) helps students with math fact fluency. This software
helps students memorize facts by measuring response time and creating
customized activities based on the individual student’s timing report.
2) Timez Attack focuses solely on multiplication facts from
2 to 12. This software features high tech video game aspects with a lot of graphics
to be engaging for students. There is a FREE version available, I LOVE FREE,
and a full version available for purchase.
3) ArithmAttack is FREE! This application will allow
students to practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Customized problems are used to target
the students’ particular areas of need.
4) Arcademic Skill Builder includes the basic math facts, in
addition to integer, fraction, and ratio problems. This application allows
users to play as single players or multi players. The user is able to customize
the games to set number ranges and speed of games.
Please take advantage of these fluency applications, and
comment below with your experiences.
Timez Attack- Multiplication
Reference: Dell, A., & Newton, D. (2008). Assistive
technology in the classroom: Enhancing the school experiences of students with
disabilities. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.
I really like these math applications. Math is my favorite subject but most students do not like it. I think these types of applications (and sometimes games) can really help students to have fun while learning and practicing math. I will definitely be adding these to my list of math apps.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lauren!
DeleteI can tell you that my nephew has been bugging me to play Timez Attack! I am so glad I found a reliable free resource that really helps strengthen the basic math fact skills. I can't wait to try all of these resources with the students struggling in my math class this year. I don't like that math is difficult for so many students and makes them very frustrated. Games like Timez Attack will help students practice their math skills in a fun and exciting way!