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Math Webtools to Support Any Curriculum

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Then that too changed when rote drills and worksheets were replaced with cerebral challenges and dynamic exercises. Programs are geared to the particular learning of Elementary and Middle School, and Middle and High School with games and lessons aligned to state and national standards like Common Core, TEKS and MAFS.

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3 Great Special Needs Digital Tools

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Grammaropolis is aligned with both national Common Core standards and Texas Expected Knowledge and Skills Objectives for grades K-6. Availability: 5/5 (iOS, PC, Mac, Web, Android in beta). Grammaropolis is aligned with both national Common Core standards and Texas Expected Knowledge and Skills Objectives for grades K-6.

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Want to Code on an IPad? Here are 3 Great Apps

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sequencing–knowing what happens when; mentioned in Common Core standards for grades 1 through 5. No surprise the United Kingdom took the bold step of adding coding to the core school curriculum. The free version has a limited number of exercises. Availability: 5/5 (iOS, Android, Web, classes). Insider tips.

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Outwhiz

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Outwhiz is a free site/app (iOS, Android) for students K-8th learning Math or English. This fun app has over 200+ exercises aligned to common core standards. Best of all, Outwhiz tracks student projects and generates detailed reports for parents and educators.

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Sphero for Education

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There are four educational apps (iOS/Android) for the Sphero that are listed below. Fun Challenge After the students have completed the previous two exercises a teacher can then give them a challenge to see if they can program the Sphero to go a certain distance and then have it return to them.

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3 Digital Tools to Encourage Close Reading

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‘Close reading’ entered the teacher’s lexicon with this Common Core literacy anchor standard: Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. Design: 4/5. Overall: 4/5.

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3 Apps That Encourage Students to Read

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It has been credited with providing an escape from reality, exercising the mind, saving lives, bringing people together, answering problems, and predicting success in school. Grammaropolis is aligned with both national Common Core standards and Texas Expected Knowledge and Skills Objectives for grades K-6. Design: 5/5.