Friday, August 10, 2012 Canadian-based Interactive Elementary
recently released two new resources for Apple's iPad while also
adding features to its flagship educational application, Middle
School Math HD. Jacob's Angle, an iBook, tells the story of a
grade school shot put competition while relating basic geometry
concepts. “Math and mathematical language can seem very
inaccessible to many students,” explains Dave Brown, an Ontario
teacher who doubles as the company's president. “Literature
opens doors. Through connecting mathematics with literature,
students use their background knowledge, make connections,
predict and infer. Literature stimulates discussion, creativity,
and innovation. As math teachers, we need to recognize the deep
connection between storytelling and learning.” Developed using
Apple's iBooks Author software, Jacob's Angle includes Keynote
slideshows, animations, and several reading comprehension
widgets, which allow students to monitor their understanding as
they read. The iBook is geared