Free Apps from MLC
All apps are available in two versions: iOS for Apple mobile devices and web apps which work on all modern browsers, including Internet Explorer 9. These apps are based on the visual models featured in Bridges in Mathematics K-5.
Pattern Shapes
Students use Pattern Shapes to explore geometry and fractions, creating their own designs, or filling in outlines. As they work with the shapes students think about angles, investigate symmetry, and compose and decompose larger shapes. Learn More →
Number Frames
Number Frames help students structure numbers to five, ten, twenty, and one hundred. Students use the frames to count, represent, compare, and compute with numbers in a particular range. Learn More →
Math Vocabulary Cards
Math Vocabulary Cards help students deepen their conceptual understanding of key terms in mathematics. Each card features three sections: a math term, a representative example or model, and a concise definition. Learn More →
Geoboard
Geoboard is a tool for exploring a variety of mathematical topics introduced in grades K-8. Learners stretch bands around pegs to form line segments and polygons and make discoveries about perimeter, area, angles, fractions, and more. Learn More →
Number Line
Number Line helps students develop a deeper understanding of place value while building their computation skills with multi-digit numbers. Students use the pieces to represent multi-digit numbers, regroup, add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Learn More →
Number Pieces
Number Pieces helps students develop a deeper understanding of place value while building their computation skills with multi-digit numbers. Students use the number pieces to represent multi-digit numbers, regroup, add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Learn More →
Number Pieces Basic
Number Pieces Basic is a simplified version of the Number Pieces app, designed for use with primary students. It has fewer features, putting greater focus on place value, counting, addition, and subtraction. Note that Web version is full Number Pieces app. Learn More →
Number Rack
Number Rack facilitates the natural development of children’s number sense. Rows of moveable, colored beads encourage learners to think in groups of fives and tens, helping them to explore and discover a variety of addition and subtraction strategies. Learn More →