{"id":22749,"date":"2023-10-30T09:33:13","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T09:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings-new\/?page_id=22749"},"modified":"2024-12-12T11:06:43","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T11:06:43","slug":"using-the-ipad-to-reinforce-and-consolidate-numeracy-skills","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/send\/areas-of-need\/sensory-and-or-physical\/send-it\/using-ipads-to-support-learning\/using-the-ipad-to-reinforce-and-consolidate-numeracy-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Using the iPad to reinforce and consolidate numeracy skills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Quick Math Jr<\/strong>
An app aimed at developing number sense, including:\u00a0What numbers mean;\u00a0The way numbers relate to each other;\u00a0The relationship between number and quantity;\u00a0Informal number operations, such as adding to numbers or taking numbers away.\u00a0The activities automatically increase in their difficulty. (\u00a3 moderate)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Monkey Math School Sunshine<\/strong>
A maths app that helps build and develop fundamental maths skills using numerous interactive games and activities, all of which can be adjusted in the \u2018For Grownups\u2019 option on the home screen. It adjusts to the appropriate difficulty setting as you complete activities. (\u00a3 inexpensive)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Special Numbers<\/strong>
Helps develop early number skills:\u00a0Wide range of activities: counting, matching, ordering, comparing and selecting;\u00a0Easily configured to suit different abilities and interests;\u00a0Develop hand-eye coordination;\u00a0Improve fine motor skills.\u00a0All activities have been created to be accessible and hold the attention of children with additional needs, as well as typically developing children. (\u00a3 moderate)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Panther Math Paper<\/strong>
Enables you to record maths work independently without pencil and paper.\u00a0A useful tool for setting out work and includes all the necessary numbers, symbols and operations needed. Easy to use, especially for those with fine motor difficulties. (\u00a3 inexpensive)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ModMath<\/strong>
A program to help you write and solve mathematical problems using the iPad. You can write and solve basic sums and more complex equations quickly and legibly. (\u00a3 inexpensive)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Squeebles Times Tables<\/strong>
An interactive way to learn and practise times tables skills. Numerous different modes and games to learn and refine skills. A dyslexia friendly mode has been added recently. Other maths based apps also available from this developer. (\u00a3 inexpensive)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tip:\u00a0Try placing the iPad on a slope to encourage good posture.<\/strong>

*All details accurate at the time or writing \u2013 please note that app prices do change, apps do get removed from the app store and iOS updates can stop apps from working correctly<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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