Practicing the facts over and over again can be very tedious but when practicing them in a game format, it can be fun! There are many great online game sites where you can work on the basic skills. There are also a number of fabulous iPad and tablet apps that are free or low-priced. Here are a few suggestions for you to try…

The following are either free or inexpensive apps for the iPad. Many also will work on iPods and iPhones. Go to iTunes to find them!

• Pre-Algebra by Wolfram
• Khan Academy Pre-Algebra
• Math on the Spot
• Sail Through Math
• Painless Pre-Algebra Challenge
• Math Fun Facts
• Pre-Algebra Take Back Math
• Mathemagics Mental Math Tricks
• Mathemagics Easy Algebra Fast
• Middle School Math HD

The following are either free or inexpensive apps for the Android-powered devices. Go to Google Play to find them!

• Math Formulas
• Arithmetics
• Painless Pre-Algebra Challenge
• Pre-Algebra by Yourteacher.com
• College Pre-Algebra by Yourteacher.com
• Pre-Algebra Guide
• Math Magic (by Droidhen Casual)
• Fun Math Tricks Lite
• Math Pack Flash Cards