iPad Review

Math Ref Free is a free version of the great math reference application, Math Ref. This app gives you just a sample (over 600) of the over 1,400 helpful formulas, figures, tips, and examples that are included in the full version of Math Ref. So, if you're a student, teacher, or need math for work and want to try before you buy, this app is for you.

Because I have an iPad I sampled many different math learning apps.  Many where pretty simple... they give you an equation and you tap the answer and instantly know whether you are right or wrong.  Most of these where geared more towards younger students learning simple addition and subtraction, and multiplication and division problems. I did not find any clear instructions in these apps of course it was the free version I was using and the full version would potentially be more clear.

Since I want to teach secondary math I found the Free Math Ref app to be a great resource for myself as a teacher and for my students. I am constantly looking up formulas and rules in math. These are so abundant memorization is just not possible. With the Math Ref app these formulas and rules are at the tip of your fingers. Students could use this to find the particular information that they need in order to complete an assignment. Without directly telling students what formulas to use they could use the Math Ref app to gather the information that they need.

I must also add that I believe the iPad can be used in many different and exciting ways to stimulate a love of learning in our future students.