MathTappers vs Number Line

MathTappers: Multiples is a simple game designed first to help learners to make sense of multiplication and division with whole numbers, and then to support them in developing fluency while maintaining accuracy. Design: Tim Pelton & Leslee Francis Pelton Programming: Mike Anderson, Joshua E. Smith & Garrett Reimer The designers of the MathTappers apps are math educators and researchers seeking to create simple games that will help learners to make sense of mathematics one concept at a time. We have designed MathTappers apps to support students in learning mathematics by providing relevant visual models, focused content linked games and helpful suggestions for parents and educators. Please check out all of our MathTappers apps (links found at MathTappers.com): MathTappers: MultiMatch--a matching app that challenges learners to match sets of cards placed on the table. This is our newest MathTappers app. Although it comes with a deck and you can download others from our website, it was really designed to encourage teachers and students make and share their own matching game decks to capture their understanding and challenge others. Please go to mathtappers.com and check out our instructions on the right to find out how to make your own decks MathTappers: Clock Master--learn to tell time MathTappers: Estimate Fractions--make sense of fraction sums and differences MathTappers: Find Sums--learn basic facts for addition and subtraction MathTappers: Multiples--learn basic facts for multiplication and division MathTappers: Equivalents--equivalent fractions, decimals and percents MathTappers: Numberline--find relative positions of numbers on a numberline, MathTappers: Carbon Choices--help students explore their carbon footprint.

A simple number line game to improve your abilities when adding or subtracting positive and negative numbers. Simply tap on the number line to select the answer to the displayed equation! The displayed number line helps you visualize the solution! Tap directly on the answer or start at the first number and drag the selector the correct direction and distance to the answer! Your iPhone can even vibrate as you slide along the line! Tracks of number of equations solved by type (addition of a positive number, addition of a negative number, subtraction of a positive number, and subtraction of a negative number) and the number solved correctly on the first attempt! How does your score compare to your friends or classmates!? Having trouble with subtraction of negative numbers? Preferences allows you to show negative number in parentheses to make the equation more clear! Allows you to control which type of equation you get... or let the app select either addition or subtraction of a negative or positive number!