FractionTime! for iPad

App Title:  FractionTime! for the iPad

 Grade Level: grades 3-6

Cost: $1.99 (iPad)

Purpose: A

Purpose Rationale: FractionTime! is a basic math app that can be used to practice or review fraction math. Students can quiz themselves on adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions. 

Program Functionality: B

Program Functionality Rationale: FractionTime! is a clutter-free, easy to use math app. The interface is simple and to the point: students use the keyboard to input answers to addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division fraction problems. FractionTime! includes the ability to adjust the difficulty and track results as you go. Depending on the orientation of the iPad, students can choose whether or not they want to view the number of correct/incorrect answers. The app functions just fine, but does requires a bit of mental math. While that is great for some students, other students may need a ‘scratch board’ area to work out the math.

Overall Educational Value: B

Overall Educational Value Rationale: FractionTime! definitely has a place in the classroom. It’s simple and easy to use format allows many students to quickly practice fraction math, although I did notice that not too many students seemed engaged in the process. One of the best features is the ability to track student progress. However, it does not export the data it collects on students’ knowledge of fractions, so students will need to take a screenshot of their results to submit for data purposes.

Recommendation: If you are an elementary school teacher or middle school math teacher looking for a quick and easy way to practice adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions this app can do the job.

Classroom Use Examples/Ideas: FractionTime! is a great way for teachers pre-test students’ knowledge of fractions, for students to practice basic fraction math, and for classes to use as a review before a test on fractions.

Developer: x19 Studios

Developer Website: http://www.x19studios.com/x19_Studios/Welcome.html

iTunes Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fractiontime/id368517084?mt=8  

Reviewer Name: Meg Wilson

Reviewer Blog: www.iPodsibilities.com 

Reviewer Twitter: http://twitter.com/iPodsibilities  

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