The following lineup of the best education apps for multiple mobile platforms will definitely help teachers and students alike. So whether you need help with Algebra or you face difficulties with the concepts of grammar, we have a list right here to put an end to all your study-related woes. Also, a few alternatives for kids have been added to assist them with getting acquainted with numbers or learning to read while having fun. Take a look.
1 – Reading Raven:
Reading Raven is a fun-filled game meant for children under the age of 7. It features step-by-step reading lessons and tags along as many as 11 games or activities for teaching sub-skills. You can customize it according to your child’s age or reading level. Voice instructions and feedback should prove to be effective, while the software’s sticker rewards should motivate kids to learn faster.
Categories like reading, phonetics, letters, spelling, writing, vocabulary, early learning and special needs have been designed to help children with various aspects of reading.
For: iPad ($3.99)
2 – Grammar App:
The next tool on our list is for those who need a step-by-step guide to polish their English grammar skills. And like any other teacher, it asks you to take a quiz to find out how much you have actually understood.
Before allowing you to learn, it assesses your grammatical skills and knowledge of punctuation with various tests. And to ensure that you understand each and every concept in detail, the developers have thrown some grammar games into the mix.
For: iOS ($0.99)
3 – Native Numbers:
After you have covered the reading and grammar bits, you should turn your attention towards teaching your child about numbers. This software has its own Number Sense curriculum developed on the basis of a research and a rewarding program with minimal distractions.
It is basically meant for children in the age group of 4 to 7 and teaches core concepts such as number representations, relations, ordering and counting, among a host of others.
For: iOS ($4.99)
4 – Algebra Tutor:
And now we have a tool in our array of education apps for all those of you who have been struggling with Algebra. Besides teaching you the subject, it also lets you have a look at detailed solutions so you know exactly where you went wrong. It includes 35 practice concepts and your stats for each of the problem type are displayed so you can work harder on aspects which happen to be your weak points.
For: Android
5 – Quipper Quiz:
For those Android users who would like to install a single program capable of testing their skills in several areas including language, mathematics, current affairs and more, we have Quipper Quiz. There are thousands of multiple-choice questions to gauge your knowledge. And why only subjects? The software also includes quizzes on celebrities and authors as well as sports.
Moreover, you can check out how others fared in the tests and even share your results with friends via social networking websites like Facebook and Twitter.
For: Android, iOS
6 – Dictionary.com Mobile Web Launcher:
Most phones are already pre-loaded with a dictionary, but if you really wish to improve your vocabulary in one of the languages included with this tool, you should definitely download it to your phone. It’s a launcher that takes you directly to the website where you can find meanings, definitions, quotes and example sentences too. And as it features over 50 languages, you can visit it for translations as well as for the purpose of learning a new language or two.
For: BlackBerry
7 – Wikipedia:
Wikipedia is one of the widely used sources of information on the web and it proves to be of help more often than not. While you can visit the free encyclopedia through the web, having a tool that has especially been optimized for smartphones and tablets will only help you cut down on time and that’s exactly why we have added it to this catalog.
In addition to this, the official software brings a horde of other features such as searching for articles or text in a write-up, getting the required information in multiple languages, sharing articles with friends and more. You can even save the information on your local device for offline reading.
8 – iStudiez Pro:
If you are a student with an extremely hectic schedule, we definitely recommend iStudiez Pro which comes in handy for keeping track of your timetable and ensuring that you do not end up missing out on an important class. And why only students, it is just as helpful for teachers as well as parents with kids in elementary schools.
The tool features an intuitive interface as well as a built-in planner to make it easy for you to punch in all the information. One of the biggest advantages is that it has a dedicated section for homework so you never forget to finish your assignments on time. Additionally, it displays a detailed summary of your day’s schedule in a list form after you have fed all the details into the software.
For: iOS ($2.99)
Conclusion:
So this is where we end our randomly compiled list of the best education apps. By now you may have found a tool for yourself which will either help you with your Algebra homework or improve your language skills. Some of them have been specifically developed for children who are learning to read and write, and are definitely worth a try. And if you know of similar tools which are equally good, do share them with us.
