# Hands-On Math Graph Cubes

> Interactive app for building bar graphs with virtual cubes and intelligent feedback. (iPhone/iPad app by Ventura Educational Systems.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-on-math-graph-cubes/id553110021 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ventura Educational Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/371324172)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-08-28
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-on-math-graph-cubes/id553110021/reviews.md

## What is Hands?

Hands-On Math Graph Cubes simulates the use of a set of cubes to build bar graphs.  While using the cubes students are given feedback so that they can see logical relationships.  Visualization is an effective way to help students understand mathematical reasoning and logic. A benefit derived from using the Graph Cubes is that the cubes can be easily manipulated and therefore good problem solving strategies spontaneously evolve.  The concepts studied in this curriculum are the foundations of mathematical development especially in areas that are a part of the data analysis, probability and discrete mathematics curriculum strand.  The app proivdes an interactive Playground where graphs and tables can be created and explored.  Student interaction with the device is augmented by the artificially intelligent feedback provided by the software. The instructional approaches that result from creating an open-ended area for free exloration and discovery are exciting.  On the Playground students manipulate a supply of virtual cubes to create graphs representing data collected through surveys.

When using Graph Cubes simple gestures are used to drag and drop blocks, placing them in columns to build bar graphs.  The author and designer coined the term, “artificially intelligent math manipulative” to describe how using the Hands-On Math apps differs from the concrete manipulative devices traditionally used in classrooms.  For example, this appprovides intelligent mathematical feedback as the student manipulates the cubes.  Immediately associating feedback with a behavior is an effective way to reinforce behavior and facilitate learning.

Hands-On Math Graph Cubes focuses on these curriculum areas:

Collecting, Organizing, and Describing Data Based on Real-life Situations

Students may be expected to demonstrate such skills as:

• Analyze and describe data in terms of absolute or relative frequency of occurrence, range (highest/lowest), etc.
• Summarize information and relationships revealed by a graph.
• Add new data to a given chart, graph, or set of organized data.
• Extrapolate from obvious trends revealed by graphs in order to make predictions.

Using Graph Cubes students become involved in constructing, reading, and interpreting data in charts, graphs, tables, etc.

What students should know and be able to do includes:

• Obtain information from a bar graph by reading a graph to accurately to answer a question.
• Analyze, interpret, or draw conclusions based on data given in a bar graph.
• Match a graph to a described situation
• Match a data set to a graph and a graph to a data set (including matching data presented in a table/chart with a corresponding bar graph)
• Plot data onto a bar graph when the axes labels and scales have already been provided
• Draw a bar graph showing data given in a chart/, table or words

Formulating and solving problems that involve the use of data.

What students should know and be able to do includes:

• Generate questions that can be answered by collecting and analyzing data.
• Collect data to answer survey questions. (i.e., What is your favorite sport?)
• Solve problems using data from tables and graphs.
• Solve problems involving simple deductive reasoning. (e.g., "How many students chose 'dog' as their favorite pet?)

## Key features

- Virtual cube manipulation for bar graph creation
- Artificially intelligent feedback
- Interactive Playground for exploration
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Problem formulation and solving
- Graph and table creation

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-on-math-graph-cubes/id553110021/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Needs improvement

*2013-06-01, version 1.2*

It is difficult to manipulate the cubes. They easily drop onto the wrong pile and then it is difficult to move them.  The 3-d cubes don't line up well with the bottom scale.  Both of these things will make it difficult for kids.

### 2/5 — Save

*2012-09-18, version 1.0*

Wish you could save the graphs you make and make ones that there are no stickers for!

## Frequently asked questions about Hands

### What is Hands-On Math Graph Cubes?

Hands-On Math Graph Cubes is an educational app that simulates using virtual cubes to build bar graphs. It provides intelligent feedback to help students understand mathematical reasoning and data analysis concepts.

### What age is Hands-On Math Graph Cubes for?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners and students in elementary and middle school grades.

### How much does Hands-On Math Graph Cubes cost?

Hands-On Math Graph Cubes is a paid app priced at $2.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions required.

### What devices does Hands-On Math Graph Cubes support?

Currently, Hands-On Math Graph Cubes is supported on iPads. It is designed for tablet-based interaction.

### Does Hands-On Math Graph Cubes have ads?

No, Hands-On Math Graph Cubes does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free educational experience.

### How often is Hands-On Math Graph Cubes updated?

The app was last updated on February 3, 2026, indicating ongoing support and potential for future improvements and content additions.

### What specific math skills does Hands-On Math Graph Cubes help develop?

The app focuses on collecting, organizing, and describing data, as well as formulating and solving problems involving data. Students learn to analyze, interpret, and draw conclusions from bar graphs.

### What is the user feedback like for Hands-On Math Graph Cubes?

Based on available data, the app has a rating of 3.0 stars from 2 ratings. This suggests a mixed reception from its current user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.1 — 2026-02-03

This version provides an update to recommended settings.

### 4.0 — 2024-05-25

This version provides an update to recommended settings.

### 3.1 — 2021-03-24

This version is an update to support later versions of iPadOS.  It includes an update to the metadata regarding App Privacy: No user data is collected from the app.

### 2.3 — 2018-02-15

This version provides support for the latest iOS versions.

### 2.2 — 2016-02-02

This update provides support for the latest iOS.

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