Three Free Apps You Can Use in Your Classroom Today: Common Core for Educators

Technology in your teaching practice helps to create order, organization, and provide invaluable resources. With the new Common Core Standards, here are some apps to reference in creating lesson plans or tracking student progress:

  • Common Core Standards by MasteryConnect: Easily reference all of the Math and Language Arts CCSS for all grade levels in one convenient app! (iPhone, iPad, iPod)
  • CS Core: Includes standards for California State and allows users to create notes and comments within the app, as well as send emails regarding standards. (iPhone, iPad, iPod)
  • Core Math: Details Common Core Standards in Math and allows educators to enter and track the progress of up to 50 students. (iPhone, iPad, iPod)

Acknowledgment: Special thanks to Rebecca Flynn for helping to prepare this blog post.

 

 

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