Multiplication Toolkit vs Word Sounds / Phonemes

The Hands-On Math: Multiplication Toolkit is a collection of interactive models that are commonly used to teach multiplication facts and concepts. Multiplication is a shorthand way of doing repeated addition and can be presented in a variety of ways. One of the ways this app introduces multiplication is by displaying an array of objects with an associated fact. 4 × 3, for example, can be shown using an array of twelve objects arranged in four rows with three objects in each row. Presenting multiplication in this way helps children realize that multiplication is commutative. (4 × 3 = 3 × 4 ) Another way the app helps children learn to multiply is by showing the patterns produced by marking multiples on a Hundreds Chart. In addition Flash Cards and quizzes are used to help to improve speed and accuracy. Hands-On Math: Multiplication Toolkit turns your iPad into an interactive Mathematical Playground that provides young learners with an opportunity to freely explore multiplication concepts and practice recalling multiplication facts. Five interactive environments are included in the app: Classic Times Tables Hundreds Chart Money Board Flash Cards Multiplication Quiz Machine An extensive Instructor's Guide for this app is available at the support website. Download the document and install it in iBooks to access ideas about how to use the Multiplication Toolkit for teaching elementary mathematics.

Word Sounds / Phonemes by Teach Speech Apps helps develop the skills needed to understand the relationship between written and spoken language through counting, blending and segmenting phonemes - the smallest units of sounds that make up a word. This app targets phonemic awareness which is the ability to hear the individual phonemes. Teaching phonemic awareness to young children is an important part of learning to read and a strong predictor of reading success. It is imperative that children understand that words are made up of speech sounds. This helps them in spelling and decoding (sounding out) unknown words. The English language has 26 letters in its alphabet and most experts believe there are 44 letter sounds. If there were 44 letters in our alphabet, then reading would really be simple! Each letter would have its own sound. However, since there are 44 sounds and only 26 letters, some letters have to make more than one sound. This interactive app helps individuals learn phonemes in a fun and engaging way. Four activities include: - Breaking up words - Segmenting - What word? - Blending - How many sounds? (drag and drop) - Identify the number of sounds with the number of letters and syllables provided Teach Speech Apps encourages learning side-by-side with an engaged adult. Benefits: - Develops reading, spelling, listening and language skills - Enriches vocabulary - Professional photos for individuals of all ages and learning levels - Multi-sensory learning - combining seeing and hearing feedback - Reinforcement sounds that can be turned on/off in settings - Customize user experience with options found in settings - Aligned with the Common Core Standards - No ads - No in-app purchases Privacy Policy: Teach Speech Apps does not collect personal information. To learn more, visit : http://www.teachspeechapps.com/privacy-policy.html Email Teach Speech Apps with questions or feedback: contact@teachspeechapps.com Credit and a special thank you to Anne Kelly for providing the voice for the phonemes. Find us on Facebook: Teach Speech Apps, LLC Twitter: @teachspeechapps