Calculators and how they are used to this day

My opinion on calculators is I don't think they are very necessary to this day. I think this because you should know your multiplication and division at this grade. I don't mind if calculators are used to double check answers. However, they shouldn't be used to check the answer first. If your at the grocery store and you need to know the better "deal". You should be able to use the correct strategy not your calculator. However, if it is very difficult , you would use your calculator.

I am trying not to use my calculator very much now,I am trying to use my own knowledge. I feel that technology is catching up and that you should use calculators smart. This is my personal preferences on calculators. 

App review

My math game that I tried out is Math Champ. My rating on this app is 4/5. My opinion on this App is a big thumbs up! I enjoy this app very much(: I liked this app because you can pick many different settings. You can have grade 4easy and grade9 hard. You can switch the setting to where your at so I really enjoy that. This app gives you a serious amount options, they ask you questions. You have a 1/4 chance of getting it right because they give you 4 options to get it. All in all , this app is really awesome. 

Another app is Math Heroes, this is app is about addition , subtraction , division and multiplication. In this app they ask you a question and with this you "kick or punch" the right answer to get a check mark to get to the end. You could almost call it s quest of some sort. I give this app 5/5.

Another app is Math Splat. This app is about finding the correct answer. This app helps you with multiplication and the other things. You get a question and you hit the correct one and it "splats". It makes learning or getting better at multiplication fun with colour. I give this app another 5/5 :) 

The last app I tried out is Math Expert and this app is about addition. For this app, you answer question like 5+2= ... And you have only a specific time to answer it. It goes it a circle form so when your done , you have finished around 15 questions to finish this circle shape. I gave this app a 4/5 

How does math affect your life?

Math affects my life because I have to know things without a calculator! I have to be able to be at the grocery store and know which deal is the best without a calculator. I have to use my knowledge to know what is right. 

Another situation , is if I'm making pizza, I have to know how much to make and if I making certain slices. I have to know fractions to make the right amount. 

Math , what's up with that?

My personal preference on Math is...

I really enjoy math because I like to figure out problems , and seeing how I can get better. I also like Math because I like Mr.Vernderman as a teacher! I really like multiplication and division. I enjoy not using a calculator because when I grow up, I have to be able to be on my own. 

I love using the iPads because I can see things a teacher can't always show in the classroom. It's really  fun to use the math games! I really hope I expand my learning for the year!