Simply Fractions 3 (Lite)
Emilee Strecker
Background
- Simply Learning Aid- Makes other Math apps for Elementary math practice including the 2nd and 3rd Addition
- Grades K-3
- Covers recognizing fractions as portions through shading, building fractions with a pie chart, and matching the fraction as a number to the fraction as an image.
Pros/Cons:
Pros:
- It is free!
- Drill and practice
- Includes a variety of ways to represent fractions through pie charts and diagrams
- Easy to navigate for smaller children
- Includes variety of activities (shading, building, matching)
- Aligned with Common Core
Cons:
- No competitive component
- Can't adjust the level of difficulty
- The lite version only has 3 activities unlocked
In Class Connections
- Lower levels of DOK: Mostly recall and skill/concept activities
- To make this app more challenging I would suggest including an activity in which included story problems. Students would be required to provide a diagram with their answer and it would require additional strategic thinking.