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Algebra Concepts for your iPhone...

 

Algebra Concepts is an interactive learning system designed to provide instruction in mathematics at the 7th grade enrichment through adult levels.

The instructional goals for Algebra Concepts includes the following objectives:

  1. Provide practice in identifying terminology related to algebra.
  2. To incrementally build an understanding of fundamental concepts by providing an easy-to-use format for exploring algebra.
  3. To support the development of a student's sense of confidence in his/her mathematical ability.

Topics

  • Variables and Expressions
  • Properties of Real Numbers
  • Solving Equations
  • Polynomials
  • Factoring Polynomials

Algebra Concepts uses a variety of educational approaches. It includes a reference system, lessons, quiz questions, and an exploratory tool for open-ended investigations (algebra tiles).

Features:
  • Lessons
  • Quizzes
  • Quick Reference Tools
  • Algebra Tiles
  • Randomly generated practice questions.
  • On/Off option controls sound effects.
$0.99
 
Now available at the Apple iTunes Store.
 
iphone
Activities

Notebooks

Five lessons are accessed through the notebooks button on the main navigation screen. Tabs on the right side of the notebook are used to access the different topics.

Use the navigation arrows or swiping to change pages. Tap the tabs on the right side of the screen to change topics.

Tap home to exit the notebooks, quizzes or quick reference.
Activities  

The Quiz

The quiz component of the app generates questions in the following eight areas:

  • Variables and Expressions
  • Properties of Real Numbers
  • Working with Exponents
  • Computations with Integers
  • Graphing Equations
  • Working with Variables and Expressions
  • Geometric Formulas

Tap A, B, C or D to answer a question.

 

Quick Reference

The Quick Reference button from the main navigation window opens a section of the app that presents a notebook interface with hotspots linked to basic information about key concepts in algebra.

Touching any of the examples causes the related term and key concept to be displayed.

Tap the tabs to change topics and the home icon to exit.

Algebra Tiles

Algebra Tiles are a way of representing operations with monomials, binomials and trinomials.

The tiles represent positive or negative x2, x and 1.

Use Algebra Tiles to explore naming and operations with polynomials.

Algebra Concepts is now available on the Apple App Store.