Looking for math apps that actually support how students learn in school? These 15 apps are aligned with Common Core math standards and are great for building math skills in elementary, middle, or high school.
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Elementary (Grades K–5)
1. SplashLearn
Covers number sense, operations, and early geometry with game-based practice. Adjusts to student level and provides progress reports for parents and teachers.
splashlearn.com
2. Todo Math
Ideal for early learners (PreK–2). Offers daily math challenges and visually supports concepts like counting, shapes, and measurement.
todomath.com
3. Number Frames (by Math Learning Center)
Helps students visualize numbers using ten-frames, arrays, and open grids. Great for teaching addition, subtraction, and place value.
mathlearningcenter.org
4. DreamBox Learning
An adaptive platform with rich visual models that support Common Core math from K–8. Emphasizes reasoning and conceptual development.
dreambox.com
5. Khan Academy Kids
Free, well-rounded app for young learners with a strong foundation in number sense, counting, and math vocabulary.
khanacademy.org
Middle School (Grades 6–8)
6. Prodigy Math
A fantasy game that aligns math challenges with Common Core standards in real time. Teachers can assign specific skills by standard.
prodigygame.com
7. Desmos Graphing Calculator
While often used in high school, Desmos also supports middle school functions, geometry, and algebra with interactive visualizations.
desmos.com
8. CK-12 FlexMath
A modular platform that includes skill practice, interactive content, and adaptive learning paths aligned to Common Core.
ck12.org
9. GeoGebra Classic
Excellent for visualizing geometry, algebra, and data. Middle school students can manipulate shapes and functions in real time.
geogebra.org
10. Math Nation (Middle Grades)
Covers 6th–8th grade Common Core math standards with videos, practice, and digital textbooks tailored to state-specific pacing guides.
mathnation.com
High School (Grades 9–12)
11. Khan Academy
Covers Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus with Common Core-aligned videos and practice sets.
khanacademy.org
12. IXL Math
Targeted skills-based practice that allows students and teachers to track progress by standard. Covers all CCSS strands from Algebra to Calculus.
ixl.com
13. Desmos Classroom Activities
Go beyond the graphing calculator with interactive activities designed for Algebra and Geometry classrooms.
teacher.desmos.com
14. Mathway
Helps students solve algebraic and calculus-level problems step-by-step. Useful for checking work and building procedural fluency.
mathway.com
15. Algebra Touch
An interactive, tactile approach to simplifying expressions, solving equations, and visualizing algebraic rules. Great for kinesthetic learners.
algebratouch.com