Let’s face it teachers, we are counting down the days until this year is over. This year has challenged us to be more flexible and adaptable than ever, but the biggest challenge we have faced is technology.
With learning moving online, we are all adjusting our teaching strategies to reach our students while living in this new world. Math is one of the most challenging subjects to teach digitally as it is best taught through manipulatives and conversations. It also doesn’t help many math centers are hidden behind closed doors due to new cleaning regulations. Things will not be changing anytime soon, however, in the meantime here are three math apps/websites to use as centers that are sure to challenge and deepener your student’s understanding of different concepts.
- Splash Learn
This is kindergartens’ favorite app (and it’s free!). The curriculum is broken down into grade level, skill, and common core standards. The skills adjust as students move onward, making it custom for each child’s varying needs. The questions are interactive and the children think they’re playing a game.
Did I mention it reads every dialogue box? This is a must have for any student who may not be reading on their own yet. Another key feature is it allows teachers to have the track each students’ progress. It is neatly organized and easily accessible for teachers when having student or parent conferences. This makes a great center option for students and frees up part of a teacher’s day to assistant students based on their strategy level.
- Nrich
This website is another teacher must have. This site has strategies for both teachers and students. For students, one of the key feature is the dozens of games provided. The games are broken down into concept and age range. There are even multiplayer games.
A few of the games teach students methods that they may have never heard of before or challenge them to think multiple ways. There are no one right answer to these games. Any method is correct as long as a child can prove it.
- Math Learning Center
The final website every math teacher should be informed about is Math Learning Center. There are a series of resources for you to use within the classroom from lesson plans to curriculum guides. For students there are free interactive games.
The games provided are:
- Geoboard
- Math Clock
- Number Frames
- Number Line
- Number Pieces
- Number Rack
- Whiteboard
- Fractions
- Math Vocabulary Cards
- Money Pieces
- Pattern Shapes.
Each app strengthens a child’s understanding of a concept with a digital version of physical resources that are beneficial when learning. These apps can be used anywhere and they are Covid friendly!
Covid has flipped our year upside down. With new regulations and policies, there are very few resources left to use. One thing we still have left is our world of technology and using these websites are sure to have your students where you need them to be.