Recommended Apps, Games, and More (free)
Figure This! is a site designed to encourage families with middle schoolers to practice mathematics together. The website is filled with fun and interesting math games and high-quality challenges. (There is also a Spanish language option to allow more people access.) Access their letter to parents, FAQ, and tips for families here.
Math with Your Friends is a fun twist on the word game, Scrabble. There is also a board game that is similar, called SMATH. This app can be downloaded on both iOS and Android.
Brilliant is one of my all-time favorite websites. Its intuitive web interface and mobile application (iOS and Android) help students of all ages learn applied mathematics and science through thought-provoking questions that are both entertaining and educational.
Xolt is a challenging and engaging strategy game that pushes students' logic as they search for patterns to unlock new levels. It is also available as an app for both iOS and Android.
This Illustrating Group Theory website was built to make higher-level math feel more approachable, and less intimidating, using the welcoming medium of an interactive coloring book. It's incredibly well-executed and will capture the interest of voracious math students.
Experiment with Computer Science: Code.org offers full computer science courses and activities through an engaging programming environment where students can unleash their inner designer to create apps, games, and web pages. Students of all ages can also explore a fun introduction to writing code through the many Hour of Code tutorials that are available to choose from.
Math with Your Friends is a fun twist on the word game, Scrabble. There is also a board game that is similar, called SMATH. This app can be downloaded on both iOS and Android.
Brilliant is one of my all-time favorite websites. Its intuitive web interface and mobile application (iOS and Android) help students of all ages learn applied mathematics and science through thought-provoking questions that are both entertaining and educational.
Xolt is a challenging and engaging strategy game that pushes students' logic as they search for patterns to unlock new levels. It is also available as an app for both iOS and Android.
This Illustrating Group Theory website was built to make higher-level math feel more approachable, and less intimidating, using the welcoming medium of an interactive coloring book. It's incredibly well-executed and will capture the interest of voracious math students.
Experiment with Computer Science: Code.org offers full computer science courses and activities through an engaging programming environment where students can unleash their inner designer to create apps, games, and web pages. Students of all ages can also explore a fun introduction to writing code through the many Hour of Code tutorials that are available to choose from.
Recommended Apps, Games, and More (paid)
DragonBox games engage students of all ages in developing a deeper understanding of mathematics concepts, beyond isolated methods and popular memorization techniques.
BrainQuake Math is a numeracy and patterns learning game focused on developing strong number sense and fluency for students (ages 10 and up).
Wuzzit Trouble is an application (iOS and Android) that delivers "world-class math learning" while improving students' number sense (ages 8 and up).
Hundreds is an action puzzle game available for iOS download that requires quick thinking to progress forward.
Hands-On Equations is powerful learning app, in a collection of many, through which students build a solid foundation of Algebra skills while playing a game that is approachable by children as young as 8 years old. (There is also a free version available with many sample exercises.)
BrainQuake Math is a numeracy and patterns learning game focused on developing strong number sense and fluency for students (ages 10 and up).
Wuzzit Trouble is an application (iOS and Android) that delivers "world-class math learning" while improving students' number sense (ages 8 and up).
Hundreds is an action puzzle game available for iOS download that requires quick thinking to progress forward.
Hands-On Equations is powerful learning app, in a collection of many, through which students build a solid foundation of Algebra skills while playing a game that is approachable by children as young as 8 years old. (There is also a free version available with many sample exercises.)