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5 essential iPad apps for Utah teenagers

A well designed iPad Application has the potential to develop minds and stimulate brain activity.  If you’re having a hard time dragging your teenager away from addicting games like Angry Birds, it’s time to download some applications that will not only keep your teen engaged but will also help them learn.

Here are 5 applications that teenagers in Utah will enjoy and benefit from:

 

1. Ski Utah Snow Report

Take a break from all that studying with a trip up to the mountains for a day of skiing. Find out what the latest snow conditions are like with this app, which gives 24 and 48-hour snow totals for 14 Utah ski resorts. After all, a refreshed mind will help them concentrate when it really counts.

Cost: Free

Download here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ski-utah-snow-report/id338725687?mt=8

 

2. SAT Flashcards

Prepare for college with these easy to use flashcards on the iPad. Standardized tests required for applying to most colleges include the ACT, SAT and SAT2, and this app includes over 5-thousand flashcards.

Cost: Free

Download here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sat-flashcards/id382922563?mt=8

 

3. Learn Spanish 24/7

Learning a new language is hard, and whether your teen is just getting started with learning or they are an expert, this application features interactive study tools to help you learn and understand the language. Try the “speak and compare” function, which can improve your pronunciation by recording your spoken Spanish, and comparing it with the audio of a native Spanish speaker.

Cost: Free

Download here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/learn-spanish-24-7-free-language/id294858049?mt=8

 

4. Long Multiplication App

This application, believe it or not, makes math fun. By animating the steps, the method of doing long multiplication is broken down. The user is allowed to set up their own problems and the application features three different themes. For a teen who needs to brush up on their math or simply wants to keep their mind sharp this application will help your kid become a math wiz.

Cost: $3.99

Download here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/long-multiplication/id345037369?mt=8

 

5. Utah Driver License Practice Test

This app was designed by the Department of Motor Vehicles for those who want to practice their Utah driver’s license test in a fun way before they have to take it at the DMV. This app will teach you how to safely meet your responsibilities as a new driver.

Cost: Free

Download here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/utah-driver-license-practice/id364747237?mt=8

Using the educational apps for a few minutes a day will add up over time and hopefully your teen will be inspired to use it more than just a few minutes after they start to see results.

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