Great Math Apps & Programs

There are some great math apps and programs available on the various app stores or online. Below you'll find a some recommendations for number sense, word problems, algebra, and math fact fluency. Have fun exploring these apps!

NUMBER SENSE

DragonBox Numbers introduces kids to basic number concepts through puzzles, challenges, and free play. There are 350 guided activities and also free play options. Click on the app titles to see their review on Common Sense Media. Available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire devices.

Motion Math: Hungry Guppy (5+) and Motion Math: Hungry Fish (7+) are great iPad/iPhone apps for kids who have difficulty understanding numbers as concepts and/or trouble understanding math language. Click on the app titles to see their review on Common Sense Media. Available for iPhone/iPad.

Math: Number Sense with Dice is a simple math game for kids that builds number sense. It is available for Android devices.

WORD PROBLEMS

Marble Math Junior (5+) and Marble Math (9+) combine a marble maze game with math word problems. Click on the app titles to see their review on Common Sense Media. Both apps available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire devices.

ALGEBRA

DragonBox+ Algebra (5+) and DragonBox+ Algebra (12+) teaches kids concepts relating to solving algebraic equations through gameplay. Click on the app titles to read the review on Common Sense Media. Available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire devices.

MATH FACT FLUENCY

XtraMath is a great app for building math fact fluency. Kids get immediate feedback, and the problems are tailored to their specific needs. While it doesn't have the bright and colorful designs of other apps- the simplicity allows for kids to focus on content. You can change and customize the programs to allow children more time to respond. The program is also personalized. It's best for kids who already understand basic math operations and need practice to improve speed and accuracy. Click on the app title to read the review on Common Sense Media. Available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire devices or can be used online.

Reflex: Math Fact Fluency helps kids learn math facts by playing games. It teaches addition and subtraction for numbers 0-10 and multiplication and division for numbers 0-12. It's best for kids who already understand basic math operations and need practice to improve speed and accuracy.