Intro to Math, by Montessorium
Fascinating hands-on activities unlock key beginning number concepts
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Intro to Math, by Montessorium
Pros: Amazing combinations of colors, visuals, and sounds help kids learn numbers in engaging ways.
Cons: No cons, although this app might benefit by including more about zero and an intro to basic addition and subtraction.
Bottom Line: Virtual Montessori-style tools help kids understand foundational number concepts.
Intro to Math, by Montessorium may be a good app to use with your entire class to introduce specific concepts -- such as linear measurement or even and odd numbers -- in a visual, interactive way. Because the verbal directions are extremely simple and clear, this is also an excellent practice app for kids to explore on their own, especially after working with hands-on manipulatives, such as a real set of number rods or sandpaper numbers. Also, consider suggesting this app to parents as an example of a quality early math app they could use at home with their preschoolers.
Intro to Math, by Montessorium uses Montessori sensorial and math manipulatives -- Red Rods, Number Rods, Sandpaper Numbers, and more -- to introduce kids to concepts that help them understand and write numbers 0-9. Audio narration leads kids through each activity, and visual clues offer guidance and hints. Kids trace numerals, count dots, stack bars of different lengths, and more. The app presents lessons in a variety of ways, maximizing the chances that kids will click with at least one presentation of each concept: The number three for example, may be represented by the numeral 3, three dots, or a stick with three segments. Kids move the items around and place them in various orders. Eventually the different representations of the numbers are mixed and integrated with one another. Activities promote learning numbers and counting through play and repetition.
Kids can learn to recognize, write, and understand numbers 0 to 9 with Intro to Math, by Montessorium. They also learn counting, quantities, measurement, even and odd numbers, and sequencing. As kids interact with the objects onscreen, they experience virtual Montessori math lessons that infuse learning about numbers with key mathematical concepts, such as spatial relations, measurement, units, and odd/even numbers. With the Montessori approach, kids can try multiple ways of connecting abstract math concepts to real-world examples. They also develop thinking and reasoning skills as they progress through each activity. Intro to Math, by Montessorium combines highly regarded teaching methods with an engaging app design for a solid learning experience.
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Simple math app that teaches counting skills and number writing.
I have to be honest, my students didn't like this app and neither did I. There are no directions and it's hard to figure out what exactly some of the lessons are about. I didn't like the number tracing activity. The graphics are okay but there is no music and nothing flashy to gain the students attention.
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