Math Resources for Kids
Math apps can range from basic arithmetic concepts like numbers, fractions to mathematical formulas, theorems. Educational App Store helps parents, teachers and students to instill basic and complex math skills with our selection of math apps which will assist them at home and school. These best apps are aimed at kids and students of all ages to learn and practice math concepts that are explained in a fun way with the help of games, puzzles, quizzes, flashcards and more.
Some of the below apps is specifically designed to target the math domains and standards required for Elementary, Middle and High School students following the Common Core State Standards for Math. Some of the maths apps is designed to follow the programmes of study for the England National Curriculum.
The collection of iPad and Android educational math apps helps children practicing math facts, answering traditional skill-and-drill questions, solve four basic concepts (addition and subtraction apps, multiplication and division apps) in Preschool and Kindergarten and build their math fluency.
An alternative approach to mathematics learning. This app allows children to colour answers based on the question asked - bit-by-bit painting a picture. With a variety of pictures on offer, each representing a different skill, this app aims to engage children and practice maths without them feeling like they are practicing. A simple timer extends the scope of the app, allowing children to repaint the image, hopefully completing it quicker than previously!
Devices: iPhone, iPad
Monster Numbers is an engaging games-based app that combines game play and mathematical learning. Children must help Tob recover parts of his spaceship, by completing levels and chapters throughout the game, in order to escape from the strange planet he has landed on. Each games allows children to learn and practice a new mathematical skill based on addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad
Disney Buddies: 123s allows kids to explore the numbers and counting through mini interactive games with over 50 familiar Disney and characters.
Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad
123 Numbers is a fun-filled app that’s perfect for preschool, toddler and kindergarten kids.
Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad
Nothing can seem more satisfying than the simple pleasure of popping a bubble! Prepare your bubble-popping finger for a mathematical game that helps you learn the prime numbers as well as the factors that make up composite numbers. It is very simple – if the bubble has a composite number on it, pop it! Challenge yourself to beat the high score and try not too let the underwater critters cause you too much annoyance.
Devices: iPhone, iPad
This is a Mathematics app that helps young children gain a better understanding of positional concepts in the English language. Due to the fact that the app focusses on 'position', this is where the Mathematics aspect comes from, however, there is also a literacy element to the app as it introduces the user to a number of words as they work through the app. Depending on the user’s desire either the Mathematics or literacy aspects can be seen as secondary to the other however I would suggest this would work better as a Mathematics app.
Devices: iPhone, iPad
RelationShapes is an application available on iOS and android platforms and is designed to develop young children’s visual-spatial reasoning and creative problem solving through open ended play. The app offers two interrelated areas of play and replay: Match It – Exploration and discovery has free reign as children manipulate abstract and figurative shape combinations to make a match – any way they choose! Picture It – Creativity and delight abound as children use their imagination to personalize their shape pictures with vivid accessories and backgrounds that add humor and context. The app is free from in-app adverts and in-app purchases.
Devices: iPhone, iPad
Packed into this app is all that you’ll ever need to truly grasp the mathematics behind what motion is – how to describe it, how to calculate it and how to illustrate it in graphical form. For those just starting off on their journey of motion – your confidence will grow as you ‘see’ the basics explained. For the veteran masters of speed, you will be challenged by the detail of the connections between distance, velocity and acceleration.
Devices: iPhone, iPad
Reflex Math app is designed to improve math fact fluency. It does this through the use of its many Reflex Math games which can be played via its app or using its web-based service.
Devices: iPhone, iPad
A game based number app, similar to flappy bird, that allows children to practice their calculations using the four operations. Targeted at younger children who can count and are now beginning to understand number operations, by answering questions correctly, they are encouraged to collect stars throughout the game, levelling up and unlocking different characters. Mathematically, children practice their mental skills and are able to alter the level of difficulty too, selecting from numbers between 10 and 100.
Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad
A clever, games based app that encourages users to create their own number equations using the four operations: addition; subtraction; multiplication and division. Although it takes some experimenting to understand the game play itself, once users are comfortable with this, they are able to play unhinged and the app allows the natural development of their own mathematical understanding. The creative element of this game allows the app to be extended to a range of users from beginners to expert.
Devices: iPhone, iPad
Give children the opportunity to firmly establish their understanding of place value by letting them practise with this app. Different exercises at different levels let children work on the skills that are right for them.
Devices: iPhone, iPad
A number based app that allows children to practice calculations using the four operations, under times conditions and with a variety of levels on offer. The app is suitable for a range of audiences, from complete beginners to those more confident performing number calculations. Correct answers are encouraged throughout, ensuring children learn and continue to improve their mental mathematical skills.
Devices: iPhone, iPad
This is a times tables app that lets children concentrate on practising the tables that they are currently learning. With excellent reporting features and a facility to target questions that are causing problems, it could support a child in achieving proficiency in multiplication.
Devices: iPhone, iPad
This app brings the world of work into the classroom, with a geometric calculator that can be used to calculate sides, angles, area and perimeters of many common shapes. A great assistant for geometry lessons, allowing children to either check their answers automatically or to be used as a reference tool to lookup the required formula where needed. Ideal for the workplace, but needs some tweaking to make it child friendly.
Devices: iPhone, iPad
A dictionary of mathematical and scientific formulae: searchable by key word or sortable by category. This simple app offers users a reference point for numerous essential formulae within the areas of physics; chemistry and mathematics. Each one is supported by a brief explanation of the variables involved and an overview of the calculation.
Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad
StudyPug is a global study aide for students all over the world who need help with math and science. Students can learn the topic by watching an experienced teacher walk you through concise, step-by-step video examples. Students can find their help topic here, whether it's a homework question, or studying for a major exam. Studypug lessons are short and to the point and broken concepts down into easy to follow steps. You see real examples - the kind you see on your exams, or from the back of your textbook - you know, the ones your teacher never seems to get to.
Devices: iPhone, iPad
Matific is an award winning application designed by mathematical education experts and is great for developing early-age math excellence and scientific intuition. Matific is an app as well as a website with a collection of math activities and games suitable for an age range of Reception up to Year 6. The application has numerous activities, called episodes, that cover a range of mathematical skills in a fun and rewarding way. Users need to note that they will need to create an online Matific account if they wish to benefit from the full range of activities that the Matific Student app has to offer. Matific has an extensive portfolio of hundreds of activities and worksheets that are entirely curriculum-driven. Matific is available through a browser, native iPhone and iPad apps, as well as native Android smartphone and tablets and Chrome.
Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad
Children respond well to apps that appear to have paid attention to entertainment as well as to education. Pagamo takes its cues from popular games to inspire children to learn.
Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad
Pick up where your child left off in the first Math Bakery or begin learning column addition and subtraction the Math Bakery 2 way. Either way, it's a great app to use.
Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad
There are many tricks that seem almost magical in their way of achieving the answers to complex arithmetic questions. This app teaches and tests those who wish to learn them.
Devices: iPhone, iPad
Divide is a pleasant and somewhat amusing app that will engage you in division strategy, the better you are at placing the randomly generated number beside other numbers within the grid the higher the score you obtain and the higher level you will achieve.
Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad
Talking Timestable is a great app that helps children learn their times tables through gradual introduction, pictorial representations, practice and repetition. Correct answers immediately proceed to the next question, avoiding any time wasting, while incorrect answers are corrected for the child to see. These are then recorded and repeated at the end of each session, ensuring children understand and remember the correct answers, thus encouraging mastery. Finally, statistics, are available to the user allowing them to identify their strengths and weaknesses.
Devices: iPhone, iPad
An engaging and entertaining app, thoroughly thought through and designed promote a positive first experience of mathematics. This app takes children through the skills of mathematics starting with the basic skills such as counting, but extending this learning through to more difficult skills: shapes, time, money, etc.
Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad