# Hands-On Math Pentominoes

> Virtual pentomino playground for exploring math concepts like geometry and fractions. (iPhone/iPad app by Ventura Educational Systems.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-on-math-pentominoes/id790870896 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ventura Educational Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/371324172)
- Category: Education, Games, Puzzle
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-01-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-on-math-pentominoes/id790870896/reviews.md

## What is Hands?

Hands-On Math: Pentominoes creates a virtual math playground where students explore, investigate and discover mathematical concepts. Students use the classic 7-piece set of tangram pieces on an interactive playground to discover and explore, visual problem solving, geometry, fractions, angles, shapes, and much more.

Using Hands-On Math: Pentominoes students can develop the following important mathematical concepts:

• Shapes and Properties
• Logical Patterns and Sequences
• Meaning of Fractions
• Classifying Figures and Measurement
• Creativity and Design 

Features:

• Open-ended Pentominoes Playground. 
• Supports Discovery and Directed Teaching Strategies. 
• Problem Solving Activities which Can Be Solved Using
 Virtual Manipulatives. 
• Helps to Build an Intuitive Understanding of Geometry. 
• On/Off Options and Controls for Various Features.

Pentominoes Playground

There are 12 permutations for geometric figures made up of 5 squares. The pieces collectively are known as pentominoes. In this app the pieces are provided for use on the Hands-On Math Playground. The Playground offers a snap-to grid function and pieces can be placed, moved, arranged, rotated and grouped in order to represent mathematical ideas. 

Topics:

• The Properties of Geometric Shapes
• Visual Problem Solving
• Fractions (Shading Parts of a Whole)
• Congruence and Similarity 
• Symmetry 
• Rotations and Translation

Activities 

Students use a slider or buttons to select an activity. Here is a sample activity where the object is to move the correct pentomino pieces into the space in order to completely cover the congruent shapes.

## Key features

- Virtual pentomino playground
- Geometric shape exploration
- Fraction concepts
- Visual problem-solving activities
- Discovery and directed teaching support
- Interactive manipulatives

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-on-math-pentominoes/id790870896/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not Worth $2.99

*2015-02-08*

Sorry for the bad review, but this app is very elementary, doesn't work properly and is way too expensive for what it is.  There are 24 "activity" pages, but some are just a waste, such as which shapes are symmetrical and which are not.  Maybe this app could be good for a young child, but the puzzle pieces are difficult to impossible to turn/position into place. The pieces also won't line up or stay where they are placed. I want a refund!

## Frequently asked questions about Hands

### What is Hands-On Math Pentominoes?

Hands-On Math Pentominoes is an iPad app that provides a virtual playground for students to explore mathematical concepts like geometry, fractions, and problem-solving using interactive pentomino pieces.

### What mathematical concepts can students learn with Hands-On Math Pentominoes?

Students can learn about shapes and their properties, logical patterns, the meaning of fractions, classifying figures, measurement, creativity, design, congruence, similarity, symmetry, rotations, and translations.

### What devices is Hands-On Math Pentominoes available on?

Hands-On Math Pentominoes is currently supported on iPads.

### How much does Hands-On Math Pentominoes cost?

Hands-On Math Pentominoes is a paid app, priced at $2.99.

### Does Hands-On Math Pentominoes have ads?

No, Hands-On Math Pentominoes does not contain advertisements.

### How often is Hands-On Math Pentominoes updated?

The app was last updated on May 2, 2024, indicating active development and support.

### What is the age rating for Hands-On Math Pentominoes?

Hands-On Math Pentominoes is rated for ages 4 and up, making it suitable for early learners.

### What is the user sentiment for Hands-On Math Pentominoes?

Based on the available data, the app has a rating of 1.0 stars from 1 rating, suggesting a need for more user feedback to gauge overall sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0 — 2024-05-02

This version provides an update to recommended settings. It also includes update graphics.

### 3.1 — 2021-03-25

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.

### 3.0 — 2019-03-07

This version is a regularly scheduled update to maintain iOS compatibility

### 2.1 — 2016-02-02

This update is for iPad Pro compatibility and also supports the latest iOS.

### 2.0 — 2014-10-31

This is a iOS 8 compatibility update.

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