A Range of Apps for Secondary Stages
The apps below relate to strands studied in the named subjects and within the levels indicated. Unless stated, they do not directly pertain to the experiences and outcomes as detailed in a Curriculum for Excellence.
Secondary School Apps
SCIENCES
Whether you’re a teacher, student, or just fascinated by science, the NSF Science Zone app will ignite your imagination. Featuring hundreds of exciting videos and high-resolution photos from a dozen areas of science, you can spend hours absorbed in discoveries that take you from the depths of space, to the wonders of the unimaginably small, to the far corners of our own planet. All brought to you by the National Science Foundation.
Levels 3 and 4
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/chemistry-homework/id493558583?mt=8
The app allows you to discover chemical reactions and to solve the chemical equations with one and or unknown variables. You’ll always have Mendeleev’s Periodic Table and Solubility table handy. And even the calculator of molar masses!
Levels 3 and 4
Enter the explosive world of Chemistry and discover its amazing concepts through Theos and his friends. Join them as they try to neutralise enemies, locate and save the hero Tarque, and protect the rest of the Ginivan race.
Initiate nearly 300 virtual chemical reactions by dragging elements into the Reaction Area. ixplain Apps The ixplain apps make learning fun and easy and will dramatically improve your understanding and exam results if you put in the time. As a big bonus, it also gives you some great careers ideas and tests you on what skills you will need for employment. It’s quick and simple to use and provides four ways to learn: Browse & Learn via the highest quality content Quiz & Learn via timed interactive quizzes with 3 options of 10, 30 or 50 questions.
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Level 4 and National 5
Level 4
Level 4 and National 5
Level 4 and National 5
MATHEMATICS
Level 4 and National 5
Levels 3, 4 and 5
Learn math with FREE step-by-step instructions. Get homework help for simple Arithmetic to advanced Algebra & Calculus. Scan math photo, use handwriting or calculator. Microsoft Math instantly recognizes the problem and helps you to solve it with detailed step-by-step explanation, interactive graphs, similar problems from the web and online video lectures. Quickly look up related math concepts. Gain confidence in mastering the techniques with Microsoft Mathematics. It is absolutely FREE and NO ads!
LITERACY
Level 3, Level 4 and National 5
Alex Essay Writing Tool is a step-by-step guide to writing an essay. It takes you through all the stages of producing your essay from essay title through to the final draft. No more staring at the blank page not knowing how to begin — Alex will get you started and keep you on track.
Reader is the new way to access classic and new books on your iPhone or iPad. Providing completely free access to a huge, expanding library of books, iReader is a beautiful, minimalist experience with gorgeous page turn animation and zero delay text layout. Also featuring night mode for beautiful, stress-free reading pleasure in low-light conditions. Each book is hand-picked and edited by a real human, guaranteeing a perfect reading session every time. Many new books are being added on a continuous basis, so check back for updates.
