The following review looks at the app Pizza Fractions, which comes in three levels of play. However, I looked at each app separately.

App Title: Pizza Fractions:Beginning With Simple Fractions (Level 1)

Grade Level: 2nd - 6th grades

Cost: Free

Purpose: A  

Pizza Fractions: Beginning With Simple Fractions is one of three fraction-based games developed by Brian West. This game, deemed as Level 1, is geared towards students who are just beginning to develop an understanding of fractions or who needs review of this topic, (2nd grade - 6th grade). This level provides a basic introduction to the concept of fractions in an interactive and engaging format.

Program Functionality: A

This mathematical game is compatible with the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad.  It is user-friendly and easily navigated as students view an animated chef asking them to choose the correct fraction (from a choice of 3) of pizza shown. At the end of the round, the student is given the time it took to complete the round, the number of incorrect guesses and an overall score.

Overall Educational Value: A

Pizza Fractions: Beginning With Simple Fractions  provides a simple yet engaging way for students to become familiar with fractions early on. It will also provide extra support for those students who are struggling with the basics of fractions.

Recommendation:

I recommend this app for both classroom and personal use at this time. With the application  being free, it is an appealing choice for students, parents, and educators. It is an engaging game that allows students to gain skill in simple fractions, including working with denominators.

Classroom Use Examples / Ideas: This application can easily be assimilated into the classroom as a way for students to practice the mathematical concept in a visual and entertaining way or use it as ‘homework for added practice.

Developer Website: Brian West

iTunes Link: Pizza Fractions: Beginning with Simple Fractions

App Title: Pizza Fractions:Basic Conversions (Level 2)

Grade Level: 3rd - 6th grades

Cost: $0.99

Purpose: A  

Pizza Fractions: Basic Conversions is one of three fraction-based games developed by Brian West. This game, deemed as Level 2, is geared towards students who are have mastered a beginning level of understanding of fractions, and are ready to move to basic conversions of fractions (3rd grade - 6th grade). This level provides a basic introduction to the concept of reducing fractions and finding equivalent fractions in an interactive and engaging format.

Program Functionality: A

This mathematical game is compatible with the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad.  It is user-friendly and easily navigated as students view an animated chef asking them to choose the correct fraction (from a choice of 3) of pizza shown.  There are two game modes - identify the simplest form of the fraction shown or choose the equivalent fraction form.  A representation of the fraction in the form of a pizza can be shown if the player chooses. This option makes it more successful for those students at the beginning level. At the end of the round, the student is given the time it took to complete the round, the number of incorrect guesses and an overall score.

Overall Educational Value: A

Pizza Fractions: Basic Conversions  provides a simple yet engaging way for students to become familiar with fractions early on. It will also provide extra support for those students who are struggling with the basics of fractions.

Recommendation:

I recommend this app for both classroom and personal use at this time. With the application  being $0.99 , it is an appealing choice for students, parents, and educators. It is an engaging game that allows students to gain skill in converting simple fractions, including working with denominators.

Classroom Use Examples / Ideas: This application can easily be assimilated into the classroom as a way for students to practice the mathematical concept in a visual and entertaining way or use it as ‘homework for added practice.

Developer Website: Brian West

iTunes Link: Pizza Fractions: Basic Conversions

App Title: Pizza Fractions:Comparing Simple Fractions

Grade Level: 4th - 6th grades

Cost: $0.99

Purpose: A  

Pizza Fractions: Comparing Simple Fractions is one of three fraction-based games developed by Brian West. This game, deemed as Level 3, is geared towards students who are able to master the understanding of fractions or who needs review of this topic, (2nd grade - 6th grade). This level provides an opportunity to practice the skills to master the concept of fractions in an interactive and engaging format.

Program Functionality: A

This mathematical game is compatible with the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad.  It is user-friendly and easily navigated as students view an animated chef asking them to choose the correct comparison of fractions shown  (greater than, less than, or equal to) of pizzas shown. At the end of the round, the student is given the time it took to complete the round, the number of incorrect guesses and an overall score.

Overall Educational Value: A

Pizza Fractions: Comparing Simple Fractions  provides a simple yet engaging way for students to master the concept of comparing simple fractions. It will also provide extra support for those students who are struggling with the basics of fractions.

Recommendation:

I recommend this app for both classroom and personal use at this time. With the application  being free, it is an appealing choice for students, parents, and educators. It is an engaging game that allows students to gain skill in simple fractions, including working with denominators.

Classroom Use Examples / Ideas: This application can easily be assimilated into the classroom as a way for students to practice the mathematical concept in a visual and entertaining way or use it as ‘homework for added practice.

Developer Website: Brian West

iTunes Link: Pizza Fractions: Comparing Simple Fractions

Reviewer Name: Cheryl Lykowski