Rocket Math

Rocket Math by Dan Russell-Pinson is an app which provides skill-building in a fun and unique atmosphere. This app is not to be confused with another app called Rocket Math HD which has stunning graphics, but does not provide the learning experience found in Dan's program.  The concept behind the app is to earn money to build a rocket to launch into space.  Money is earned, of course, by solving math problems. The rocket is built using engines, boosters, fins, etc.  Physics is even involved as a rocket will not go very far without an engine.  When the rocket is built, the student then selects a mission.  Missions cover a broad range of skills including counting, money, time, add/subtract, multiply/divide, shapes, and even square roots. Missions are listed by category and by difficulty. Within each mission, the student can select which skills are appropriate.  For example, in the multiplication/division section, the user can select multiply by one digit, divisible by five, etc. The missions are designed to pinpoint each math skill.  There are many math apps available, but this one is one of the best I have seen so far.

• Pros:  fun, innovative, covers broad range of math skills
• Cons:  None so far
• Price:  $.99, free for trial version