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Speed first, comprehension second in one-sided brain-training app
Grades
9–12
Price
Paid
Platforms
Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Windows
Quality resources for literary teens, but won't motivate reluctant writers
Free
Web
Colorful, simple vocab practice lacks word context
6–8
Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
Handy but not-so-interactive reference for math rules and definitions
Poorly developed content may confuse in this no-frills reference
6–12
Android
Social stories and visual displays connect words and concepts for kids
Pre-K–5
iPad
Surprisingly fun daily fluency and speed drills with progress tracking
2–12
Free to try, Paid
Unengaging vocabulary booster has some weird quirks
4–12
Bolster essential skills for modern life and career success
7–12
Easy searching could use kid-friendly filters
Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Speedy, addicting gameplay builds basic geography knowledge
5–12
Android, Kindle Fire
Tired of Google? Bing offers a different way to search
Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Web
Hugely popular mapping tool has tons of learning potential
3–12
Amazing interactive visual dictionary makes exploring words exciting
Free, Paid
Multimedia shines in this elegant remix of an old classic
iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
