Fraction Toolkit vs Owlet

Fraction Toolkit is used to learn about identifying and simplifying proper fractions. It has open-ended features that let student enter the numerator and denominator for a proper fraction and see a graphical representation of the fraction. The app has two levels. At level 1, by tapping the question mark the student is prompted to enter the numerator and denominator for a given graphical representation of a fraction. At level 2, when the question mark is tapped the student is challenged to enter a fraction in lowest terms. The app keeps track of student performance and increases the student's score each time a correct answer is given. A point is subtracted from the score when correct answers are given. Teachers can gauge a student's s performance by looking at how many points were scored during a given activity period.

Owlet: GlowPix is an app that uses the GlowBoard manipulative. Students write math equations in the GlowPix app to create pictures on the GlowBoard. Each correct equation lights up one light on the GlowBoard. GlowPix has five levels to support students across grades K-5. - Level 1: Add and subtract 1 and 10 to move from one number to another. - Level 2: Add and subtract to move from one number to another. - Level 3: Add and subtract to select numbers from 1-120. - Level 4: Use all four operations to select numbers from 1-144. - Level 5: Use parentheses to create more complex equations.